GDT: Sochi Olympics (Faulk: USA, Ruutu: FIN, Sekera: SVK, Semin: RUS)

[DaveG]

If Canada doesn't medal (meaning they lose the bronze game) I expect something like Vancouver 2011 to happen... both in real life and on this forum.

The Olympics board would be like this for a few days:

Even now I still love that picture SOOOOOOOOOO much.

Yeah, no matter what happens it's not going to be pretty, but Canada not even medaling would just be total thermonuclear meltdown on there for a while.

FWIW same goes if the US flat out weren't to medal because the same cast of characters would simply have the roles the other way around on that board.

 

[tomdundo]

Even now I still love that picture SOOOOOOOOOO much.

Yeah, no matter what happens it's not going to be pretty, but Canada not even medaling would just be total thermonuclear meltdown on there for a while.

FWIW same goes if the US flat out weren't to medal because the same cast of characters would simply have the roles the other way around on that board.

I think having Canada fail to medal would be a good team-building exercise for the Mods. It'll help build character by staying strong through adversity.

 

[Joe McGrath]

A Sweden or Finland vs. Switzerland final would be all sorts of hilarious. No medals for any of Russia/Canada/US. Total anarchy.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

How was it a terrible call? It was a rule. The call was right under the rules.

It is a rule, but its also a lucky break. It may not have even been that, if Quick knocked the net off intentionally. The US has been dominant against teams they were supposed to beat. Which, I suppose, is more than can be said about the other gold medal favorites.

But the game against equal competition, it took a lucky break not to lose in regulation and a likely unrepeatable individual effort in the shootout to get the win.

 

[Joe McGrath]

Ofcourse the Swiss are losing to Latvia.

 

[Novacane]

So weird seing Ozolinsh.

 

[Wolfpuck]

Latvia trolling, Slovakia failing

 

[cptjeff]

Canada versus Latvia. That ought to be a bloodbath.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Considering they've yet to score multiple goals in a game, I'd say the Swiss are in some serious trouble here.

 

[DaveG]

Not surprised the Slovaks are losing, they looked like utter **** in the opening round matches that I saw in all honesty. Only one I didn't see was Russia.

Very surprised that Latvia of all teams figure out how to score on the Swiss

 

[Oenatzu]

Sekera's horrible giveaway leads to a Czech goal but he later gets an assist on Hossa's goal. 4-1 with one period to play but it would take a miracle for the Slovaks to get anything from the game.

 

[Wild Caniac]

I can't believe McGuire is still botching Sekera's name.

 

[Revenge of the Sieve]

Sekera just picked up another assist on a nice outlet pass.

 

[Brock Anton]

Switzerland...

 

[Joe McGrath]

@MikeSundheim: Per @FishOnSports, if the @usahockey men medal, Justin Faulk will get one, whether he appears in a game or not

 

[tomdundo]

@MikeSundheim: Per @FishOnSports, if the @usahockey men medal, Justin Faulk will get one, whether he appears in a game or not

Well, that settles it. Bylsma can just dress Orpik every game then.

 

[Sasha Cares]

Was just about to post that. Faulk should have still been allowed to wear USA on his chest. Especially being able to dress 20 players.

 

[Wolfpuck]

It would have been nice to see Faulk get a game. Ah well, I won't really complain too loudly if the US wins gold and he gets a medal anyway.

Also, go Slovenia and Latvia (and Finland, don't want to play Russia again)!

 

[Joe McGrath]

I'd prefer Faulk doesn't take a shift and his healthy for the Canes stretch drive, since his defensive partner was playing 25 minutes a game for the Slovaks.

 

[Carolinas Identity*]

Even now I still love that picture SOOOOOOOOOO much.

Yeah, no matter what happens it's not going to be pretty, but Canada not even medaling would just be total thermonuclear meltdown on there for a while.

FWIW same goes if the US flat out weren't to medal because the same cast of characters would simply have the roles the other way around on that board.

That's as incredible now as it was three years ago, though I think my favorite is still this one:

Anyway, I think I'd have rather played the Slovaks than the Czechs, but still confident regardless.

Go USA and go Latvia!

 

[RodTheBawd]

While I certainly would love an easy path for USA, I think I'd rather beat Canada and Russia on the way to it. Matchups like that are what make the Olympics so fun to watch.

 

[Rad ChaLose]

If Faulk doesn't get to play at all, I hope he's at least having fun investigating the scenery in Sochi.....

 

[TheOllieC]

I just cannot believe that Bylsma is sticking with a garbage defenseman over Faulk.

 

[rocky7]

Faulk is a young kid beginning his career and probably honored and thrilled to be there as a spare. he's there learning and gaining some experience and likely having the time of his life. sure they should have/could have given him some minutes earlier on but there's no way he's ready for any kind of big roll in these Olympics IMO. if they medal he'll get one and I bet he's just fine with that and the entire experience he's had.


there are a lot of really good players playing for these teams. I would imagine that NHL teams are watching closely, though I guess their scouting staff are familiar with some already. I wonder to what extent the Canes are on the look out in Europe and at the Olympics and if there are any of these guys that they would approach, if they can, and offer a contract to. there is a ton of talent out there in these countries and probably more than a few players that would jump at a contract in the NHL.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

I find it hilarious how many posts in this thread are people hoping Canada doesn't medal.

And to everyone saying it will be a nuclear meltdown here if we don't medal, maybe you should look back a few Olympics because there were some bad ones in there.