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GO HABS GO!
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They're built for the international game on an international ice surface. Those russians are gonna get smacked around on smaller ice.
And Canada mixes in that grit, with skill. The most complete roster going. |
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If the smaller ice is such a factor, then why do Russians lead the NHL in scoring every year? Russia is going to tear Canada apart.
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I mean if you wanted to go this route, why is it that for the longest time euro captains or euro centric filled teams had trouble winning championships. I know all about Detroit but their true leader isn't a russian. |
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What should we bet?
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GO HABS GO!
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Trust me...Canada is winning gold, and they may not even have to beat Russia in the finals to do so.
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hmmmm. Something embarassing like : Dave the Thug was right. I'm a huge douche as your sig for a week.
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Nah sig is no good.
Change names for a month? Money? Doing something ridic in a picture...? |
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on paper
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GO HABS GO!
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Who could be better?
Our goaltending alone rapes every other nation. Defensively there is no contest. Only on offense can the Russians hope to match us, and even then it isn't like we're overmatched...but in every other aspect they over match the Russians. Not to mention any other nation. |
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Still gotta play the games. That's where they are won.
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Alright, I know my Wild are getting a 3rd jersey this year, who else is getting them?
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I think Canada will win too. I don't think it'll be an easy task, mind you.
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Why don't you two bet a cab ride with Patrick Kane?
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Loser spends a week in Sibieria.
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Retired Prolly.
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Colorado already have one.
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Yeah I know, but from what I heard is they are getting rid of it for a new one.
That or making their third their home jersey. Philly is doing that with their third <3 |
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Colorado don't have a 3rd jersey
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Over Like Rover
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That went when the Edge jerseys were introduced
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Have I seriously not noticed this.
Fuck. |
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Retired Prolly.
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I coulda swore I saw them use the one with COLORADO going diagonally across the front this year.
Last edited by LoDownM; 08-31-2009 at 12:40 AM. |
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Just like Canada was winning in 2006. Canada will be lucky to win bronze. Sweden is tough, the Slovaks will be better, and the Czech's are always solid.
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Shit man, you've suddenly got the slovaks being a threat to Canada now.
Lucky to perhaps even get a shot at winning a bronze? Care to make it interesting? |
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Gertner you are so off on this... wow.
Yes Russia is going to be good but DO NOT compare this years Canada team with 2006. We will get Silver minimum. That is a fact. |
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How am I off on this? what has Canada won lately? Russia has a puck possession team with the best offence in the tourny. This have a solid netminder and above average defence.
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They are going to get stomped! The past is the past anyway, that really doesn't matter.
You're looking at regulation ice rinks of North America, Canada being GREAT in every kind of category you can come up with, including any sort of possible intangibles, and a roster that will quite frankly shut down the russians when push comes to shove. Of course Russia has the explosive offense, but so does Canada. |
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Not as explosive as Canada. Canada will run around, try to hit everything that moves, get into penalty trouble, which is where Russia's offence take full advantage.
I wish this fucking thing was closer. It seems like ages away. |
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To be honest I cant even wait much longer for simple training camps to start up. I need the NHL badly.
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Me too. even if the Leafs do shit this year, at least it'll be fun watching them fight 15 times a game.
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lol I HIGHLY doubt people will pound on Colton Orr. He's a top 5 fighter in the NHL.
Exelby and Komisarek are alright, and Mayers is a solid middleweight. Schenn isn't bad, although I don't want him fighting alot, plus we have Greencop and Rosehill in the minors. |
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We thought Komisarek was a good fighter. We got proven wrong last season. He's great when it comes to crushing players into the board, though.
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Chill out, dickwad.
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Orr's a decent fighter with a lethal right hand. If he gets his right hand tied up, he's beatable.
That being said, as a Ranger fan, I'd much rather have Orr than Brashear. |
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I want to see Orr and Crosby fight.
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Also, Gertner, watch your head
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Maybe the Leafs will get Kessel. As far as i'm concerned ... take him and give us the picks.
With Sturm back we don't exactly NEED Kessel. Also with Lucic/Savard/Wheeler to sign we need the cap. |
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