Winter Olympics 2010

lucifer_sam · 03-01-2010, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan!

Woooo!

The Americans played a great tourney...as much as I hate to say it cause they're soft.
BUT, they played good tough hockey, Kess especially. 76% in faceoffs against mostly top line centers is insane. The unsung hero of this tournament for Canada was without a doubt Drew Doughty. In my opinion he played the best hockey consistantly all tournament. His teammates obviously thought the same considering the ovation by the crowd and team when they gave him the flag first to skate around with.

I think we proved beyond the shadow of a doubt this is complete bullshit. We had the best overall record, the most points, the best GF/GA ratio, the best goaltending by a LONG shot, and this is all without a rotating cast of superstars (Kane did almost nothing until the last two games).

Oh and Kessel played like shit, so I'm assuming you're talking about Kesler, which I heartily agree with. Zach Parise & Brian Rafalski are up there as well.

Burning Down · 03-01-2010, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

I think we proved beyond the shadow of a doubt this is complete bullshit. We had the best overall record, the most points, the best GF/GA ratio, the best goaltending by a LONG shot, and this is all without a rotating cast of superstars (Kane did almost nothing until the last two games).

Miller is an amazing goalie, and I think he really proved that during this tournament. He pulled some amazing saves out of his butt just to get the team to the final game.

Laces Out Dan! · 03-01-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

I think we proved beyond the shadow of a doubt this is complete bullshit. We had the best overall record, the most points, the best GF/GA ratio, the best goaltending by a LONG shot, and this is all without a rotating cast of superstars (Kane did almost nothing until the last two games).

Oh and Kessel played like shit, so I'm assuming you're talking about Kesler, which I heartily agree with. Zach Parise & Brian Rafalski are up there as well.

Everybody knows that Americans dont play with the same grit and toughness that Canadians do.

Kesler is a serious exception.

pourmeanother · 03-01-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Laces Out Dan!

Everybody knows that Americans dont play with the same grit and toughness that Canadians do.

Kesler is a serious exception.

We must have seen completely different games. With the exception of Rick Nash- who I didn't know was as physical as he played- the Americans out-gritted, out-toughed, and out-hustled you lot. In the second game the throw it deep and grind it out game wasn't as sound, but still there.

jckkeith · 03-01-2010, 09:24 PM

I thought the closing ceremonies were a little too sappy, playing into Canadian cliches almost. Then again, I'm one of those people who think BC is it's own thing and don't like it nearly as much as Alberta or the Yukon. Vancouver is more like Seattle or Portland, than Calgary or Edmonton. I once heard someone in Calgary tell me that as far as he was concerned, Canada ends where the Rocky Mountains end.

anticipation · 03-01-2010, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jckkeith

I thought the closing ceremonies were a little too sappy, playing into Canadian cliches almost. Then again, I'm one of those people who think BC is it's own thing and don't like it nearly as much as Alberta or the Yukon. Vancouver is more like Seattle or Portland, than Calgary or Edmonton. I once heard someone in Calgary tell me that as far as he was concerned, Canada ends where the Rocky Mountains end.

Probably because everyone in Calgary is an intolerable jackass who has a mullet and wears as much denim as possible. BC is one of thr few redeeming qualities Canada has, while Alberta on the otherhand is only good for producing hockey players and oil.

Laces Out Dan! · 03-01-2010, 09:58 PM

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Probably because everyone in Calgary is an intolerable jackass who has a mullet and wears as much denim as possible. BC is one of thr few redeeming qualities Canada has, while Alberta on the otherhand is only good for producing hockey players and oil.

BC Produces far better hockey players anyways.
Just on this years roster we had 4 BC boys I think.
Weber, Seabrook, Keith, and El Capitain Scotty Niedermayer.
Might as well mention a former Team Canada Captain Joe Sakic.

Burning Down · 03-01-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jckkeith

I thought the closing ceremonies were a little too sappy, playing into Canadian cliches almost.

Me too. Plus Nickelback, Avril Lavigne, Hedley, and Simple Plan (I didn't even know they still existed) all performed songs. How embarrassing! That's what the Canadian music scene has come down to, and now it's been presented on the world stage!

boo boo · 03-01-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jckkeith

I thought the closing ceremonies were a little too sappy, playing into Canadian cliches almost. Then again, I'm one of those people who think BC is it's own thing and don't like it nearly as much as Alberta or the Yukon. Vancouver is more like Seattle or Portland, than Calgary or Edmonton. I once heard someone in Calgary tell me that as far as he was concerned, Canada ends where the Rocky Mountains end.

That sounds pretty damn elitist.

TheBig3 · 03-02-2010, 08:03 AM

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That sounds pretty damn elitist.

Oh come on now. State-side, we have our own elitism too. Like for example, for some reason the ungrateful slaw that inhabit Texas seems to think its too good for America lately.

/awaits abuse.

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