What would you rather: NA vs Russia?

[joestevens29]

Some would like the Oilers back for training camp and are worried about potential injury. Just a poll to see where the majority thinks. Part of me rather they come home early but that game yesterday was just to good.

That's kind of a weak way of thinking considering the start of camp has a lot of "bums" trying to prove themselves.

 

[BoldNewLettuce]

Someone should do some exploratory research on the mainboards on the topic of Yakupov vs Datsyuk making/not making team Russia.

 

[Musashi]

NA for sure so we can see how the best nation deals with their speed.

It would also be fun to see posters here want NA to win as some validation for Hall not being on TC.

 

[Replacement*]

Someone should do some exploratory research on the mainboards on the topic of Yakupov vs Datsyuk making/not making team Russia.

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Datsyuk has been the best Russian player in the tournament. He didn't play today due to non serious injury.

Russia was so confident in this result today against Finland they gave him the game off to heal.

 

[Replacement*]

That's kind of a weak way of thinking considering the start of camp has a lot of "bums" trying to prove themselves.

Alternately the whole other part of TC, exhibition season, is prepping for the season, learning systems, getting their game down pat and understanding the team playbook entirely. This team is remedial when it comes to things like that.

The more time here spent hitting the books and listening to coaches and working drills the better.