Will USA Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Win? Super Sunday: Open Thread
by Bob Wage on Feb 21, 2010 12:49 PM EST
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It's a great day to be a hockey fan. Not only are the top teams in the Olympics battling it out today, but there are also intense rivalries between these teams which make things even more interesting.
Russia vs the Czech Republic at 3 on NBC
Canada vs USA at 7:40 on MSNBC
Finland vs Sweden at midnight on MSNBC
Of course, the Hurricanes will be well represented as Tim Gleason battles against Eric Staal in the marquee matchup at 7:40 tonight. Team USA will have their hands full, but playing at home in front of thousands of rabid fans might not be advantageous to the Canadians if things don't go their way. Will the pressure be too much for the home team? Will fans turn on their heroes?
After that game, Tuomo Ruutu and Joni Pitkanen lead Team Finland against Team Sweden. There is no love lost between these teams either.
On the 30th anniversary of USA's miracle on ice against the Russians, will there be another miracle tonight? Some feel that there is enough talent on this American team that they won't need a miracle to win. We will see.
Use this thread as the open thread for all of today's games. We will create another open thread if necessary.
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Jen found a good article and posted it on the other thread. Gleason is not much of a hockey fan?
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/olympics/2010/writers/sarah_kwak/02/21/usa.canada/
Hopefully, more folk will know who he is after tonight.
GM of CanesCountry.com
It’d be great if both the U.S. and Finland won today. Plus, I"m kind of a closet Russian fan, so I’d like to see them win. But that doesn’t really matter, I’m rooting for Finland to all the way.
Here's to all us girls who love hockey...and the men who play it.
by Brad_Richards_Rocks on Feb 21, 2010 1:21 PM EST reply actions
Some feel that there is enough talent on this American team that they won’t need a miracle to win.
Eh, not so sure about that. I know Tim is Superman and all, but can he hold the entire team on his shoulders? Canada has the most talent out of all the teams, however after the Swiss game, who knows if they can play a cohesive game.
I would love to see the USA squad win; I sincerely hope we kick the you-know-what out of those canadians today, Eric Staal and all!
USA USA USA USA!!!!!!
Member of Canes Country and the Cat Scratch Reader
Timmy is just a small part of what must fall into place for the USA to win tonight. Lets hope all the other parts of the team show. Again ,Miller must stand on his head.. or take a few pointers from Tripp
The “Tim is Superman” statement was more for the girls of CC than anything else. Although Tim’s D prowess is going to be needed.
Member of Canes Country and the Cat Scratch Reader
“Im not looking for the best players, Craig. Im looking for the right ones.” -Herb Brooks, Miracle on Ice.
This speaks volumes to what USA has done this year. They didnt necessarily take the best players but they took the players most likely to succeed in their role. You’ve got to have a checking line/grinding line, and I think Canada lacks that. Look at their roster. The only forwards that could maybe succeed in a 3rd/4th line role would be Morrow maybe and Iginla, only b/c Iginla’s tough as nails. Perry’s probably pretty tough too, but after that, thats it for the forwards. A lot of their players are gonna be playing out of their elements. Now USA? Drurys a perfect 3/4th line center for us, he’ll feel right at home. Callahan will too. Malone’s a tough guy, Browns a tough guy…… I just think that we have more of a cohesive unit, while Canada has an all star team. But all that offense may be shut down, or at least stifled by a solid grinding line. I like our defense a lot too, again we’ve got a good mix of defense and offense. Lastly, as I said on an earlier post, I’d rather have Miller than Brodeur for this game. Brodeur may be the best to ever put the pads on, but I just think hes maybe lost a little bit of the fire and hunger that you have to have. Maybe I feel that way b/c everytime I see him in a big game its against the Canes and he always loses. Im sure Brodeur wants this very bad, I just feel like Millers youth will provide him with more hunger than Brodeur……or maybe its just that Miller doesnt eat nearly as much as Brodeur? Either way, USA 5-3, empty netter.
Tweet of the day from greg wyshynski :
Russia and Czech just hit the ice to Cherub Rock by the Pumpkins. In other news, I’m close to climax right now.
Whoo!
Back when Billy Corgan didn’t get so full of himself he forgot to write music. ;) Awesomeness.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 21, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
honestly i dont know if usa will look all that good against this canada team.
yes the Swiss choked up the Canadians but the swiss dont have an NHL DEF corps.
heres the thing, i want USA to win SO BAD. but i just think that this is going to look like what we all (as nhl fans) think
its going to look like.
there is no unknown for foriegn players to deal with.
that being said GO USA.
random time passer
read an interview with the Juice from September
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 2:47 PM EST reply actions
this picture is just so perfect, Joni’s face cracks me up
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 3:57 PM EST up reply actions
That is the most animated version of Pits I have ever seen.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
This Russia vs Czech game is incredibly intense. Only 1/2 way thru the first; still no score, huge energy.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
LOLZ
I COMPLETELY forgot about Big Joe Vasicek being in this one.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
So far this has been the best Olympic game I’ve seen. If this is how today is going to be, we all are in for a hockey treat.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 3:42 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The intensity and pace is amazing. I’m with Wysh.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 3:44 PM EST up reply actions
Can I make a suggestion? Please check in over here.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
Don’t go away mad. Just go away (and then only if you want to talk about cars not skaters). JK ;-)
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions
And sometimes when the tires get worn down the cars slip and slide like they’re on ice, does that count??
Still not a crook!
I bet if I posted some pictures of Kasey Kahne and Dale Jr. the ladies wouldn’t have a problem with my NASCAR talk!
Still not a crook!
:sigh: You know us all too well.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
The only problem is that I can’t figure out how to post pictures…HM has to come in and help me!
Still not a crook!
Right click on the picture and then find the “properties” link. Click on “properties” and copy and paste the URL that pops up. Then come back here and click on the tree icon in the comment box. Paste the URL into the box that pop ups. Hit post.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
i wouldn’t have a problem with that :)
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 4:00 PM EST up reply actions
i like cars… i actually work on them and even race a little…
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
This is the Super Sunday hockey thread. Not the “boring taking lefts Sunday” NASCAR thread. ;)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 21, 2010 4:04 PM EST up reply actions
Sometimes it doesn’t always work if the image is weird. Or it was user error and you needed CG’s photo posting 101.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Heaven help us all. I’ve created a monster!
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
We will out picture you. Never doubt that.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
let me explain the rules to you, us girls are very happy posting in the fanshots about our hot hockey players, but if, like yesterday, Megan Fox or whomever the Maxim girl of the week is shows up in the thread it’s on… Me & CG have some mad pic finding skills. payback and all :)
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
HM is always the instigator. I think that’s somewhere in the bylaws too.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
She is an instigator. She hides behind the “mom” card, but we all know the truth.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Uh huh. You know it’s true. :)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
just trying to keep everyone engaged in the discussion (which is not to say as in Fisherwood or Duffrie)
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions
Oh I have some really good ones.
And yes, keeping it contained is the key. :)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Oh no you’re right. She might as well have been in a burlap sack with long sleeves. :)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Uh...
Please no. Naked children pictures are illegal, you sick bastard!
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 21, 2010 4:19 PM EST up reply actions
WHY is JR on a Camel??? and where is the grizzly adams beard?
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
It was a Superbowl commercial I think. And boo to the grizzly adams beard. Scruff is fine. Losing things in your facial hair is not.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
wow that was a fail. that was supposed to be a reply to caniacgirl… my bad
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions
i’m gonna have a tough time staying up tonight.
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 4:07 PM EST up reply actions
ok switching over to football for a sec, this is by far the best picture taken at the superbowl, am i wrong?
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 4:12 PM EST reply actions
I could really see Semin bolting the NHL in a couple of years for the KHL. I guess that would be a good thing for the Canes.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 4:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It would be good, but why are you being so silly as to post a hockey thought here today?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Yeah, I don’t know what I was thinking!
How about I say that Grape Ape should be driving in the NASCAR race today. Is that better?
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 4:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Oh, that’s the score of the HOCKEY game.
Just in case anyone was curious as to what I was talking about.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
I am still recovering from multiple days of curling. Manny would be a good Curler, he is real close to the ice… just sayin.
If you spun him on his butt he’d make a fine curling stone.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
he would probably be cheaper than a real curling stone
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions
Life will be as it should be.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
And Staal whining for a call as he sulks back to the bench.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Isn’t that a given? ;)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Sorry-my bad. I forgot I was supposed to be creative there.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I like your new signature so I’ll give you a pass on the Staal joke.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Staal would kick Gleasons’ A**.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
I will say that the Olympic refereeing (sorry, I can’t spell) is actually worse than the NHL. That is a statement I didn’t think was possible.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 4:32 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It’s been inconsistent. One game they will call very close, next game I see they let anything go. Unfortunately it was a Russia game they were letting everything go as Ovenchicken was laying questionable hits.
Unfortunately it was a Russia game they were letting everything go as Ovenchicken was laying questionable hits.
Well then it’s just like the NHL!
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I’ve seen more bloody players with no calls than I can recall. At least when a player in the NHL comes up bloody, a penalty is usually called.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 4:38 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Here’s a video interview of Hurricanes’ nemesis NHL official Brad Watson talking about moving from NHL to Oly play. I haven’t watched it yet.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
Wow. I’d be more impressed if they were all sporting Jagr mullets, but still wow.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Who’s the chick with Mario?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Holy crap. I had to do a triple take before I realized it wasn’t a woman.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I'm the SEXY one on the right....yeah facial hair, sweet.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
Jeez canescup, couldn’t you leave something to the imagination?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I’m man enough to say that night I learned fish nets and a mini skirt is very comfortable.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
It was a womenless beauty pagent, where they auction you off while you dance. It was to raise money at a charity.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
Were you cheap?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
ok my eyes are burning now. can we get some nice pics on here please?
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions
Watch it-there is at least one Canadian woman on here that may come looking for you.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Are those bodies wrap in the tarps behind her?
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
Not all Canadian girls carry axes.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
May not involve hockey or skates, but ice is involved therefore no bylaws are being broken.
+ a very infinite number!!
Huh. Never seen Malkin launch one like that before.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
I wish Jagr would’ve beat AO’s face into the ice, that would be worth getting kicked out of the game.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
Empty net Czech Republic
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
SHHH!
Miracle On Ice review is on.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I was a junior in high school, I actually remember watching the gold medal game. My mom cried, was very weird at the time. But now I guess I can see why…
The cable system where I grew up had CBC on it (from Canada) so I got to watch the USA/USSR game live, then we watched it again that night on delay. What a thrill that was.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I was only 6 months old at the time – but precocious! :)
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I was kidding.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I was just shy of 16 and, seeing that, just remembered the crush I had for Jim Craig. However, I don’t think that makes me a puckbunny. We all had a crush on that team.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 6:21 PM EST up reply actions
heck...
I was 31 then…
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
by CaniacSteve on Feb 21, 2010 10:56 PM EST up reply actions
Wow-Mo’s not the only one with the ties-see Herbie’s there?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I hope we get to see a similar celebration tonight. :)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I’m going to go off on a little rant here. Sorry if I offend anybody, but it must be said.
The NHL needs to find itself a new TV partner other than NBC. NBC has the opportunity to showcase a major sport to America during primetime. Instead they are showing figure skating. I can’t put the whole blame on NBC, part of it should fall on America. Has America become the land of p*ssy? How is it that gay figure skating is more of a draw than US/Canada hockey? Why doesn’t NBC try to grow the sport of hockey? They have a golden opportunity and have the game on MSNBC. This is just ridiculos and the NHL needs to work out a deal with another major network. Also, America needs to stop being pansies – turn the TV to a great, physical game of hockey. Stop watching the fruits in glitter skating around the ice, stop feeding the stupid American Idol’s of the world, and get back to being the great (manly) country we use to be.
Again, sorry for the offensive language.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 6:04 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The official answer is that women determine what’s on TV in many households, and they apparently prefer ice dancing to hockey.
However, I suspect a few of you familiar with this blog recognize that may be painting the fair sex with too broad of a brush.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 6:23 PM EST up reply actions
You are exactly right! America has become a female dominated society. Again, no offense, but its sad.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 6:29 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
What I said was going to be offensive, my statements were pretty assured of that. I was trying to qualify my statements as to not be directed at any of the women here. I was simply trying to state an observation of America’s society. It is something that could and will be debated from many different perspectives. I’m am sorry for offended any of the women here, but I was trying to make a point.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 7:03 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Honestly
As a man, I still have no idea what your point was. You say society is dominated by women, but where do you get that from? “OMG, skating’s on instead of hockey!” is not exactly statistics.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 21, 2010 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
I’ll just say I should have kept my mouth shut. I could go into an argument about many things in this society. It would lead to more than what this site is designed for. So again, I will just say I am an idiot and will keep my fingers away from the keyboard.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 7:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’m thinkin he wants to kill time by arguing with us
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
I think television ratings are dominated by women. Not sure America is.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 7:00 PM EST up reply actions
Also, America needs to stop being pansies – turn the TV to a great, physical game of hockey. Stop watching the fruits in glitter skating around the ice, stop feeding the stupid American Idol’s of the world, and get back to being the great (manly) country we use to be.
You can watch figure skating without a) being a woman or b) being gay. Heck, you can even be a figure skater without falling into either of those categories. That’s a really broad statement to make and is not even close to being accurate. I was also unaware that a country had to be “manly” to be great. Your point is a decent one, but the way you went about making it wasn’t the best choice IMO.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Weir as Lady Gaga
But there are those that do push the limits.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
Just as there are gay football players-that doesn’t make the sport, the rest of its participants or its fans “gay”.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I agree – but this gets so much attention. And that doesn’t mean I don’t think Weir is fantastic or a pansy (if that’s a pejorative term). But just like the fighting in hockey is all non-hockey fans think of, and assume the sport is just violent and Neanderthal. Stereotypes suck.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
I understand your point and knew what I said would ruffle some feathers. It is what I believe, right or wrong. Again, I’m not trying to offend, but I knew I would offend some.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 6:45 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
oh nevermind. why did i think it started at 7:45?
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
AWESOME!!!!!! They’re wearing the throwback uniforms!
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
Wow-
A modicum of respect for Tim?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
And none for Pitkanen.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Timmy did get in because another player got hurt, jus sayin.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
He should have been in to begin with.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Thats B. Burkes’ team your pulling for, same reason I can’t pull for Finland, they left Jussi out.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
LOL I was very very quiet. And taking pictures of the TV screen LOL.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
Hey LTD? You’re awesome. :)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
USA! USA! USA!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
SCORE!!!!!!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Why is Marty in the net that SUCKS!!!!
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
Worst job at the Olympics??? Razor and shaving cream supplier for Team USA.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 21, 2010 7:53 PM EST up reply actions
Couple of things I’m looking for tonight, besides a USA win…
1) I want to see Tim take a run at Staal. I’m not a Staal hater like some, but I just want to see it.
2) I want to see Roenick (sp?) and Millbury drop the proverbial gloves and get it on.
I apologize if I’m repeating anything anyone else has already said. I’m not even gonna try to catch up to all these posts…
lol Brodeur had “USA” written on the end of his stick
by silent_shadow36 on Feb 21, 2010 7:55 PM EST reply actions
I bet Team USA wrote Brodeur on the stick blade of whoever was in net for “Canada” during the scrimmage for this game (stick side low!)
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 7:59 PM EST up reply actions
STAAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
and right after a HUGE hit.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
Staal's play
Staal was crushing people with hits. It would be amazing how good Staal would be if he added the element of trainwreck hits to his play. I have been convinced that Staal still underestimates his own ability. On the skill set side of things, there are few players with his size, speed, and eye hand coordination. My hope is that part of what Staal will bring back from the Olympic experience is that he can compete night after night with the Crosbys, Ovechkins and Malkins,etc. and can be every bit as good.
same here. I dont care if he is our captain or not
GOALLLLLLL
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 21, 2010 8:01 PM EST up reply actions
WOOOOOO!!!!!!
Staal
I’m pulling for the US, but also Staal.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 8:01 PM EST via mobile reply actions
SCORE!!!!!!!!!! What a reply!!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Mrs. S just yelled “There’s only ONE cobra!” after I read this one to her!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
agreed, lots of energy, hitting, and speed.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 8:08 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Da- da da dum …can’t touch this…
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Miller is on fire.
US really needs to pepper Mary with more shots.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
Ha .. I wonder if he had a sex change … Mary or Martina?
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
Doesn’t seem so out of place for Mary to wear a slip… ;)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 21, 2010 8:14 PM EST up reply actions
If Canada is trying to find a left winger for Crosby, why don’t they put Staal there?
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 8:17 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Ducks-Staal line has been too good to break up, at least tonight
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 8:18 PM EST up reply actions
guess that what happens when you go to MSNBC.
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 8:19 PM EST up reply actions
we will probably see them repeating commercials for lack of advertising partners. Though I do have to say this is by far the best thing ive seen on MSNBC. They say this is the only cable network with more letters in its name than viewers.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 21, 2010 8:27 PM EST up reply actions
hehe, the only local comercial ive noticed is for suddenlink….Or cable provider
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 21, 2010 8:30 PM EST up reply actions
Actually the real reason....
Is to breaks to clean the snow off the ice was shortend to 1 min instead of 2 (like in the NHL).
Not quite as funny as MSNBC’s woes but…
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 21, 2010 8:38 PM EST up reply actions
If you notice...
…their commercials for themselves have all been the anchors talking about why they matter. I think it’s MSNBC’s way of begging the Olympic audience to care about their channel when the Olympics is over. =)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 21, 2010 8:41 PM EST up reply actions
i was thinking the same thing the other day.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 21, 2010 8:42 PM EST up reply actions
Staal has played a good game so far. The whole US team is forechecking very well and to me they look faster than Canada.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 8:22 PM EST via mobile reply actions
*wonders if Bob knows we were talking about him*
got quite as soon as you came in Bob. You’ll never know why,lol.
Staal has had the best game for Team Canada thus far.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
Malone and the Hurricanes
I keep thinking how much Malone or a player like Malone would turbo-boost the Hurricanes next season.
I’d be scared to send JJ out their for a shift right now. He looks terrified to do anything. He needs to get a big hit or something to get himself in the game.
he’s had two very timely poke checks, but i do agree. His eyes are a bit big right now.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 21, 2010 8:43 PM EST up reply actions
depends on how drunk i am…. and if the beach ball is anywhere near me.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 21, 2010 8:45 PM EST up reply actions
The announcers called Staal, "The Captain (brief pause) of the Carolina Hurricanes. Nice!
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 8:48 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I was hoping he’d do the hitting sigh
He has no value if he’s not physical and not shooting the puck. He’s doing neither.
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 8:49 PM EST up reply actions
Jack Johnson
Agreed. Jack Johnson does have some incredible skill sets. I am guessing that JJ will be traded at the deadline. It is going to be interesting to see what transpires in that regard. I still have this hunch that the Hurricanes may well see JJ some time in their future.
The Gleason trade, however, looks better and better and it is virtually impossible for me to imagine the Hurricanes without Gleason.
Crease violation.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
marleau (sp) was apparetly in Miller’s crease too long. They just move the face off out side the zone. I guess a super minor goaltender interfernce call
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 21, 2010 8:51 PM EST up reply actions
I expect dirty talk from a lot of people here at CC, but not you! ;)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 21, 2010 8:52 PM EST up reply actions
you kiddin’? I’d expect no less from me
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 8:53 PM EST up reply actions
My eyes are playing tricks on me! I swear I just saw Staal hit someone! ;)
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I also saw it, that is what makes me so on the fence with him. He has it in him to be a dominant player, just where the hell is consistency!!
I forget the nhl at this point. Its all about america. I might hate orpik, but I hate every one on team canada more tonight.
This transends (sp) the league, imho.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 21, 2010 9:08 PM EST up reply actions
Parise and Ryan have been impressive. I like their physicality and willingness to go to the dirty areas.
Toews has been impressive also. I really like how that kids play.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 8:59 PM EST via mobile reply actions
WWWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Well, Crosby is a -2 on the night. I love it.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 9:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I’m trying to figure out why Staal gets bashed on by Cane fans. Whats wrong with Staal having a great game even scoring a hat trick and USA still win?
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
He’s just another Canadian player to me tonight.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Exactly. Tonight he is the enemy. Just like Ruu and Pits would be if they played the US.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I’m just glad Cam didn’t make the team. I don’t know what I would have done.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I would root for the US and hope Cam was backing up Brodeur/Luongo. How’s that?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
He would do better than Marty tonight, then again Cam may be done indefinitely.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
What was he doing? I missed it entirely.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
It was after his collision on the ice, he was on the bench checking to make sure his jaw was okay.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
As soon as I saw that on TV I said “man I hope LTD doesn’t take a picture of that”, should’ve known.
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
Couple more shots of our Olympians who were interviewed before the game.
Sees the world through ruuu-colored glasses...
Sisu
OOHHHH YYEEEAAAHHH!!!!!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
think so? a few good stops, but more about the US getting traffic to the net, imo
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
if it wasn’t for the 3 pp’s….the shots on net would be really sick!!!
by HowieHurricane on Feb 21, 2010 9:36 PM EST up reply actions
Canada has more shots, but I think the US has had better chances.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 9:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Pronger….the former Whaler draft pick has been poor….
by HowieHurricane on Feb 21, 2010 9:40 PM EST up reply actions
agreed … everything that makes him great in the playoffs is missing.
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 9:41 PM EST up reply actions
Gleason is the kind of player every team has to have to win. It is interesting and somewhat funny that as the tournament progresses the commentators are realizing how good Gleason is. I think he will lay some more Gleasonesque intense hits during the next phase of the tournaments and the commentators will be saying how it shows the wisdom of picking Gleason.
And the Emperor shall reign.. =D
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 22, 2010 9:34 PM EST up reply actions
WWOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
like I said, he’s the forward version of Gleason …
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 9:54 PM EST up reply actions
at least he showed up for the handshake line this time …
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 9:58 PM EST up reply actions
Why wouldn’t you Staal on the ice in the last 2 minutes? He was Canada’s best player on the ice and he doesn’t see any time in the most important crucial part of the game. I don’t understand that, but anyways – Go USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
by PackPride17 on Feb 21, 2010 9:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
No, unfortunately. :( Stupid sinus infection. I can take the stuffy/runny nose and coughing, but this time around I have some severe knife stabbing pain when I have my head in certain positions.
I’ve been laying around all weekend and I’m still exhausted.
I actually scared my roommates.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
There may have some screaming and yelling…
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
This tournament is only going to get better, too
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 10:01 PM EST reply actions
No he’s not, but it sooo doesn’t matter right now.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Canada has some big decisions coming, esp. in net.
by Cory Lavalette on Feb 21, 2010 10:01 PM EST reply actions
What the what?!?!?!?!!?
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
sportstalkbuzz.com
by Great Ice-Pectations on Feb 21, 2010 10:07 PM EST reply actions
King aren’t playing tonight. Whats up ICE?
Curling is like HOCKEY......without goals, hockey sticks, and hockey players.
FYI, Kings have 3 players on team USA.
sportstalkbuzz.com
by Great Ice-Pectations on Feb 21, 2010 10:31 PM EST up reply actions
Can someone explain to me the call when the three Canadian players skated into each other and the play was blown dead??
Still not a crook!
He worked his butt off for that goal too.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
and this was only the preliminary round. The emotion was unreal. That’s what won this game.
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 10:18 PM EST up reply actions
Random thoughts:
Holy crap. That was more intense than any Game 7. And they have 3 more games….(at best). Where is this week going?
Brodeur looked human. Miller looked godly.
Welcome America – now you know why we love hockey.
So strange cheering when Orpik beat Crosby. So strange to scream: I love you Ryan Miller!
What an Olympic experience!!! Gleason needs more TOI, esp’ly in the PK – he was solid (except that one little give-away…)
Here’s the game stats for USA. Timmy finished even +/- with 14:19 TOI.
JJohnson led all D-men for TOI (what!?!?!) and finished at -1 (in the winning effort).
From the NHL.com recap
Maybe it was appropriate that Team USA came out for its Group A finale against Canada wearing replicas of the jerseys worn by the 1960 gold-medal winning team — because until Sunday night, that was the last American team to beat Canada in the Olympics.
Not any more.
And how many of you are old enough to remember that game? ………….waiting……Been awhile and way over due.
USA! USA! USA!
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 11:02 PM EST up reply actions
Before my time. I remember the 1980 team though. That team is the real reason this NC boy became a fan of hockey.
by CoastalCane on Feb 21, 2010 11:07 PM EST up reply actions
me too.
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 11:24 PM EST up reply actions
I do…i was 11 years old then…and 3 more USA wins…and they get the GOLD !!!
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
Yaaaawwwwnnnn
I b going to be everyone…I’ll catch the Finns & Swedes highlights in the moring…C- Ya !!
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
by CaniacSteve on Feb 21, 2010 11:11 PM EST up reply actions
I am
I was a freshman in college. The hockey game was the talk of everything. After the Carter years, and the suckiness of the end of that decade, the Miracle on Ice game was really a kick to the psyche.
Go Canes!
I’m talking about the 1960 game (not 1980 Lake Placid). That – 50 years ago – was the last time USA beat Canada in Olympic competition….. half-a-century. How old are Burke and Wilson?
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
oh, it may be my computer, but it took me a good few seconds to post this, my typing seems to be delayed, at close to 1000 posts. Cory, Bob, HM, hook us up with a new thread for Fin vs Swe
I sent the request to Bob about 15 mins ago, since he usually handles these. I can do it if I don’t hear back.
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 11:27 PM EST up reply actions
Cyn4Canes is power-sleeping right now in preparation. =)
I’ve got an alarm set, but I don’t think I’ll make it, I’ve got to go to work in the morning.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 21, 2010 11:25 PM EST up reply actions
I’m too wound up to sleep, but I doubt I’ll make it far. And def’ly won’t be posting to the blog. However, LTD would like the company, I’m sure.
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 21, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
Not on Internet Explorer are you? =)
Might try Google Chrome, it loves huge amounts of javascript.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 21, 2010 11:26 PM EST up reply actions
My .02
For those of you who believe Staal is a god and he plays his hardest for us and should be barred from any of our criticism, watch that game again and ask yourself if he plays that way for us? Then compare his role on that team with his role on ours. And be honest with yourselves, you may not like what you see. And no, I didn’t take the time to read the whole post from CC, I just wanted to throw in my .02.
Not buying it
HE may pace himself differently but not because of the short tourney, it’s because he wants the gold more. Nobody else has changed their game because of the short tourney. It’s a desire/committment thing to me. If that Staal from last night played for us, I would gladly be his biggest supporter/defender on CC, but he doesn’t, and it pisses me off to see that effort from him there and not in Raleigh.
I figured it was.
You say no one else has changed their game for the tourney, I would disagree. You have alot of guys who have turned up the intensity of their game. Iginla, for instance, seems to have found an extra gear ( a gear that must have slipped last night…..) as has Danny Heatley. You also have to account for the fact that he is playing a different role for Team Canada, and is not the primary defensive target. Also combine that with the fact that he is playing with much more skilled line mates, who already have built in chemistry ( a premium in the olympics) and you have alot of variables in play.
by wylde4canes on Feb 22, 2010 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
either way
I would like to see something close to that effort while he wears our sweater, and I don’t feel like we are getting that at all.
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