Brian Burke Puts Team USA on Path For Gold
by Bob Wage on Feb 28, 2010 12:26 PM EST
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Remember the 2006 Olympics when Team USA seemed slow, lethargic, and almost uninterested? Most of the publicity about the team was negative as Mike Modano and others complained about travel arrangements, as well as other things.
Apparently, Brian Burke was paying attention. Team USA's new general manager swept away Don Waddell's old guard and constructed a brand new team, the youngest in these Olympics. Instead of selecting players with the most recognizable names, he went with the best "team" players he could find and looked for specific needs that players could fill. Perhaps he took a page out of Herb Brook's book?
For the sake of nostalgia, here is what the 2006 roster looked like.
Goalies: John Grahame, Rick DiPietro, Robert Esche
Defense: Chris Chelios, Derian Hatcher, Jordan Leopold, John-Michael Liles, Brian Rafalski, Mathieu Schneider, Bret Hedican, and Paul Martin.
Forwards: Mike Modano, Jason Blake, Erik Cole, Craig Conroy, Chris Drury, Brian Gionta, Scott Gomez, Bill Guerin, Mike Knuble, Mark Parrish, Brian Rolston, Keith Tkachuk, Doug Weight.
Ryan Miller was the alternate goalie, who just happened to be red hot that season and had the best stats of any of the other USA goalies. But for whatever reason, he was overlooked.
Many of the players above are still productive players and might have made the team again had another GM taken a different approach. But Burke wanted youth. He wanted speed. He wanted hunger. And Team USA has responded with the best record, best stats, and most consistency of any team participating in this tournament.
But while USA defeated Canada 5-3 just a week ago, they have their work cut out for them in the gold medal matchup today.
Canadian Coach Mike Babcock switched the lines around after the loss to the Americans last Sunday and his team has been clicking very well since then. They look like a different team.
And not only will USA be going against a frenetic, vocal majority in the stands today, the referees selected for the game are both Canadian born. Apparently, there were not any neutral refs from Switzerland available.
There is no mistaking that Bill McCreary and Dan O'Halloran are both fine, experienced refs, but they both have family members, friends, and neighbors, north of the border and this game is for the gold medal. Nothing is more important to Canadians.
Is there opportunity for controversy here?
Win or lose, Brian Burke and his staff should be commended for sticking to what they wanted to do and for their success. The silver medal is not what the Americans want today, but even winning silver would be a huge step in the right direction for USA Hockey.
But winning the gold medal would mean that USA Hockey does not have to take a backseat to anyone. Can they do it? Millions will be watching what could be the game of the decade.
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We will be using this for the open thread and will start another if it becomes too cumbersome. Have fun folks!
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Burke's Philosophy
I have to admit that I was one of those who was at the very least a little bit skeptical about Brian Burke and USA hockey’s strategy in picking this team. Admittedly a lot of the guys on the 2006 team had aged out of the talent pool, but to only keep 2 players (3 if you count Paul Martin) from that roster left me thinking that some of the young guns might be a bit overwhelmed by the Olympic experience. Obviously I could not have been more wrong, and that’s why Burke is a Stanley Cup winning GM and I’m just an occasional poster on a hockey blog. The team has been phenomenal so far, playing the sort of hockey one can be proud of, and win or lose today, I will continue to be prod of all that this team has accomplished. Of course, a WIN would be super sweet.
And while going with youth, speed, grit and skill over veteran experience has obviously turned out for the better, one cannot say enough about the two Olympic veterans that did make this team – Rafalski and Drury have been stellar, and I doubt anyone saw that coming based on their NHL play of late.
I think we will need the young guns (Kane, Stasny, Parise, Ryan etc) to step up today to beat the Canadians, just as they did against the Finns. Should be a great game. Personally I cannot wait.
And lastly, kudos to Tim Gleason for proving that he should have been on the team all along. Perhaps he had a little extra pressure on his shoulders to step up and play well, coming in as a late injury replacement, but he has done everything one could expect him to do and more. I’m very proud that he wears a Canes sweater (not that I wasn’t proud before)
Go USA!
- m
An old coworker and I have brainstormed hundreds of USA rosters (and the other countrys) since 2006. This is very close to being the team that he and I agreed on. I have to give Burke alot of props for sticking with his convictions on this. I read a qoute that said Miller was the only selection that didn’t end up in a fight. We have alot to look forward to as proud american hockey fans.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
Man, Mark Parrish. Does he still exist?
sportstalkbuzz.com
by Great Ice-Pectations on Feb 28, 2010 1:04 PM EST reply actions
“We’re going to have to play good-old American hockey. . . . We want to finish this thing on a positive note. This is the most exciting thing I’ve ever had a chance to be a part of, and we all want to go home with a gold medal.” – Tim Gleason
WE ARE PROUD OF YOU TIMMY!!! GO USA!!!
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
+100000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Suddenly everything becomes clear. Crumbs=massive, epic fail.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
And now an AHL goalie for the Flyers. So that’s a slight upswing, but not much.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Oh really? I didn’t know that. Good for him, he bought me a couple shots out one night so I can’t rag on him too hard…
Still not a crook!
He didn’t buy them. He has a membership card-you buy X number of alcoholic drinks and you get X number free. Kind of like Blockbuster.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Good hockey afternoon everyone… Sun is out, studying is done time for some good old Canadian asskickin!!! Lets go USA!!
Trickyd0826@yahoo.com Not going Thursday, but I’ll be at the game against the Pens on the 11th and Bruins on the 16th
Still not a crook!
haha, I may go to the game against the Caps on the 18th, but those are the only two Im sure about
Still not a crook!
Daren Dregger tweeted this last night:
via Flames twitter: ""If the Americans win, they’ll probably make another movie about it, so we don’t want to see that happen,"said Robyn Regehr
Not to get all speculative, but who would play Tim Gleason’s role? Or to be safe, who would play Eric Staal?
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
Chuck Norris would play Tim Gleason. They can use trick photography to make him look bigger. It would be fitting that the second most bad-ass man on the planet where to play the most bad-ass man on the planet
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 2:24 PM EST up reply actions
Eric Staal would be played by David Spade!
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
Let me correct that.
Sidney Crosby would be played by David Spade and Eric Staal would be played by that kid that did Napleon Dynamite.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
I don’t know-that kid is more Marc than Eric.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Well, half of the people here always talk about him whining, so I thought a big gangly kids that said “God” would work perfectly. :)
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
You got the big and the gangly part right, but the actual face is all Marc.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Hey, could they get the handicap kid from SouthPark to play Gleason? I would love seeing him roll all over the ice, crashing into people, saying “TIMMY!”
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
TIMMY!
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
No way. I’m putting Jen and I in charge of casting and there is no way we’re okaying that.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Come on!
You’ve got to admit seeing this cartoon kid with a helmet on crashing into Sidney Crosby (David Spade), then yelling “TIMMY” would be awesome.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
Is that a post-Thanksgiving sandwich?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
It is, indeed.
That is an entire hunk of Cyn4Canes’ home-made (nom nom nom) stuffing on his turkey Dagwood. =)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
It kinda makes me sick that everyone is jumping on board now. I guess thats what the Olypmics is all about. Where were these people all along? It cheapens the word “fan”,“fan” to us is short for “fanatic”, “fan” for them means mearly an intrigued passerby.
I can’t even begin to tell you the number of friends I have who are suddenly HUGE, lifelong hockey fans. I should be happy more people are watching the sport, but instead I’m just irritated that I have to explain icing and offsides to them 400 times.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Bright side: maybe a few of them will stay interested after the olympics? Or maybe it’s more about national pride and it could just as easily be curling… ;)
With the people I know, it’s the second one unfortunately. Which means my thoughtful and perfectly executed modeling of icing with household items will be lost on them.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
we’ve all done that,lol. It’s almost like a pitch, I have it down and could do it in my sleep. It’s not hard to get people excited, just hard to keep them there.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 2:46 PM EST up reply actions
Twizzlers and Junior Mints may be the best one I’ve ever done.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I don’t want other people thinking for me.
I want my junior mints. where did the junior mints go in the movies.
I don’t want a 12 lb. nestles crunch for 25 dollars.
I want junior mints.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
I don’t mind explaining it once or twice or even a million times if the person is genuinly interested. It’s the posers that piss me off. Kinda like all of those celtic jerseys you see that still have hanger marks in the shoulders.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
If it’s good for the sport, then I’m all for it. Yes, its frustrating but anything to get hockey off of Versus…
Still not a crook!
atleast versus treats the game well. People joke about versus, and they are far from perfect, but they did what no other network would do.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 2:27 PM EST up reply actions
That’s true, Versus does a good job but the fact were on their shows how far the sport has fallen…
Still not a crook!
Fallen? I think it just shows how much ESPN would rather air bowling. The opinion of one network does mean the game has fallen. I think it is in much better shape now than before the lock out. I’m hoping that ESPN has seen the error in their ways, but I would give VS the option to match.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions
You know, ESPN talked a lot about the game this morning, but would always make comments that over half of America doesn’t even know what a Zamboni is. I guess it’s their little way of taking shot at hockey, the NHL, and the fact they lost their team to Raleigh.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
It all comes down to ratings and contracts. The more they can charge for commercials during hockey the more they will be willing to pay for the rights to broadcast the games. Right now hockey doesn’t bring in enough ad revenue to justify the cost to purchase the rights.
Still not a crook!
they didn’t even make an offer. the NHL’s deal with VS is performance based. You have to be able to charge more for hockey than for bowling or god forbid darts.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 2:39 PM EST up reply actions
I would give the US an advantage today. Canada is the more talented team, but the US is as the article states – a better team. Also, all of the pressure is going to be on Team Canada. They are playing on home soil, have already lost to the Americans, and hockey is what Canada is all about (at least it seems that way). I think the Canadians will be gripping their sticks a little tight and will come out trying to make a statement. If the US can withstand the first couple of minutes, this game should be theirs/ours.
I did find it a little funny during the pre-game of the US/Canada Women’s Hockey Gold Medal Game that one of the Canadians was talking about how Canada has a girl playing hockey on a form of their currency.
"its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal world after all, its a Staal Staal world"
I would have give the US an advatage too,if they didn’t flop their lines around. Staal,Iggy, Cindy on a line is just scary.
The only good thing is the US is the “home” team. Which means we get final change, that should help ALOT.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions
some people just dont understand, do they?
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 2:33 PM EST up reply actions
i might not post as much this season...
but I STILL PLAY and will be happy either way today….(but will be HAPPIER!!! with a USA WIN!!!) LETS DROP THE PUCK ALREADY!!!!
What’s the deal? What time is puck drop? Im watching the 50th place cross-country skier right now…
Still not a crook!
Hmmm….Doritos or mixed nuts? Major decisions need to be made.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
we have black bean dip, salsa and chips, hummus and Quattro Formaggio Triscuits, french loaf with orange olive oil & strawberry balsamic vinegar for dipping. And butterkaise cheese!
Let the game begin!!
We’ll be over in ten minutes.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
I don’t think I have EVER been so nervous before a hockey game, havent eaten all day.
"That’s what happens when you suck" - Tim Gleason
Not even Game 7?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Grapes in fine form!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
My roommates are speechless.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Can you imagine what is closet looks like………like a skittles bag exploded
It's time to draw the line.....USA go get it!!!!
Less the hair.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Sounds like a drink.
Gimme a Don KIng and pull the hair…
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We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Why are they even playing?
USA wins=Gold
USA loses it’s a tie and USA has more goals so again=Gold
Wooo Hooooh well nothing better to do!!!
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We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Frickin’ Canadians got this crap rigged!!!
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
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where have you been u recluse? The site has missed your graceful and so appropriate banter….LOL
Exnihilo
+2
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Been busy and still mired in snow. With no “real” hockey )see above rule exception) on..I have been scarce.
Fear not I and hockey have returned!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Nah, just lazy and hard to be an ass all the time…
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Maybe Staal stays in Canada????
Sorry, couldn’
t resist..
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
SHHHH- it’s 1980.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
No kidding- to be young again!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Makes me think of Die Hard
“JUST LIKE F**KIN’ NAM!” “I was in highschool…”
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 3:13 PM EST up reply actions
Classic!!
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We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Are Canadians considered yankees?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Cleared that up!
Wut?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
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in the historical context no. But in the “im way to egotistical and you wouldn’t understand because you are a mere redneck” context. then yes.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
GAME ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ALRIGHT GUYS
time for the couch and a beer
“a” beer? WTF?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Maybe he hit Post before he could add “followed by some hard alcohol!”
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 3:17 PM EST up reply actions
+1
Never thought I would cheer this hard for a Sabre.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
So in the name of patriotism can we pick on Staal?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
It’s your fan club, you make the rules.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
I’m never gonna escape that am I?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
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You’re welcome! :)
"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 28, 2010 3:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Don’t let the Canadians terrorists win!
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
The ’Nucks are home…R. Kesler
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Hm, OK. Last night talking heads said we would be.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 3:26 PM EST up reply actions
It’s Vancouver, only the ’Nucks are truly at home.
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
and the Canadians having been wearing the white jerseys out…
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Only time I’ll say this:
Nice hit Orpik!
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Sissy move, wish he’d show that kind of grit for the Canes…
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
If I haven’t said it before I’ll say it now… I’d have no problem with Ryan Kesler wearing the sightless eye.
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
I’d even throw in TT on a trade.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Hah
Wil Wheaton just twittered: Lacking a proper Team USA sweater to wear today, I’ve chosen the most American T-shirt I own: 3 Wolf Moon, baby. U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A! Howl
ouch...+2
Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Ruh roh
Toews with a laser past Miller.
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
but for the record I said Canada would win this one.
It's time to draw the line.....USA go get it!!!!
Translation:
I’m not really pulling for USA, I just said that so I didn’t have to sleep on the couch.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 3:47 PM EST up reply actions
Or maybe out in the yard.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Translation:
I want to be beaten up by everyone on CanesCountry. ;)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 3:45 PM EST up reply actions
And he likes hitting E.Staal.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I certainly don’t hate him…
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Well Perry did punch him in the back of the head.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
You say that like it’s a bad thing?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
I am suspending my JJ and Orpik hate for today.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Curse you! Headed off to the pantry to see if perchance we have a box of mix here somewhere.
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
No brownie mix but Girl Scout cookies for the win!
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
I bought thin mints for just this purpose. :D
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Eww, dam, aren ’t we decadent?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Well today is a special day. :D
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
True enough. Don’t eat the whole thing. Trust me on this one…
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Thin mints, booze and men.
KIDDING.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I’ll take responsibility for 2 out of the 3…
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Wheres Canescup fall on that list?
A thin mint?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Hmm, who knew?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
The heck you do with him BTW? He ain’t in the closet is he?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
I think he’s afraid to say anything after the pile-on…
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions
All the crap I give him and he gets, he ain’t afraid of nothin’
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Samoas and Finns. From one geographic extreme to another.
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
Oh you got specific with your man preference.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Doorbells and sleigh bells and cute Finnish wingers.
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
Emperor Gleason and toughness he brings… These are a few of my favorite things!
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 4:15 PM EST up reply actions
1st period
2 chicken fajitas and 2 coronas later
GO USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Olympics makes strange bedfellows.
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
Off topic- Cam’s b-day is 2/29. Who celebrates it today?
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
US won the first time but I see a different ending this time.
It's time to draw the line.....USA go get it!!!!
Team USA looks like Staal early this year, shrivveled and limp, WTF?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
I mean this in the nicest possible way.
If the Finns can come back from two down, any team can come back from two down.
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
3 down, wasn’t it?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
USA seems to preoccupied with trying to behead the Canadians thus leaving themselves out of position way to much
You know I have to say the Louuuing every single freaking time he touches the puck gets tedious after awhile.
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
McCreary’s a Canadian tool
Eric Staal...Team Canada first line
by drifterscape on Feb 28, 2010 4:26 PM EST up reply actions
SCORE!!!!!!!!
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Well ya know that ain’t Staal it’s from the front…
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I frickin’ hate those!!
Mo just does it to piss me off.
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He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Anyone have a good wraparound animation?
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 4:33 PM EST up reply actions
You’re decidedly unfunny today.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Zach Parise may be one of the hardest working players out there.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Thank god for Staal’s lack of one-on-one skills.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Staal on a breakaway is always money for the goalie..
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Staal with his typical breakaway result LOL.
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
I think he’s scored once in his life in that situation; vs. Brodeur game 7.
Eric Staal...Team Canada first line
by drifterscape on Feb 28, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
RFink that’s your cue!
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I think I owe you two drinks now.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
A quick one, but I want to watch the game, not Photoshop. ;)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
WOW!
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 28, 2010 7:40 PM EST up reply actions
God I hate pronger..
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Awesome save there.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Again, Parise giving his all and then some.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Don't even go there.
Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Just Awesome from our guys.
Gold = Staal
Silver = Gleason
Bronze = Ruutu, Pitkanen
Who would’ve thought they’d all bring a medal home? Can’t go wrong with that.
It's time to draw the line.....USA go get it!!!!
You got a different feed than "Live"?
Jumping the gun a little… :)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 5:27 PM EST up reply actions
This game was over when we beat them this first time.
It's time to draw the line.....USA go get it!!!!
Gleason gold!!!!
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We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Gleason=Gold
Staal=Silver
Ruu and Pits=Bronze
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
YYYYEEESSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
OMG
I could not take 40 minutes of OT. =)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
It’s not sudden death right?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
It is.
I heard wrong before the Olympics… All rounds are sudden death 4-on-4.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions
So before the Olympics started, we’d heard there were some rounds that were not sudden death.
Then I went and looked up the rules, and they all said “goal or x minutes, whichever comes first.”
But I guess I didn’t read it right. I dunno. Screw it. Overtime, baby!
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
OK, so I did read it right. So confusing.
It’s surprisingly hard to find clear rules for these things.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 5:38 PM EST up reply actions
Wil Wheaton: Dear Team USA: Don’t forget, I’m wearing the 3 Wolf Moon shirt for you. FEEL THE POWER OF THE SHIRT! EMBRACE THE POWER OF THE SHIRT!
WHOOOOOOOOOOOO!
My god, I think my blood pressure is up…
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Bret Hedican is hilarious
BretHedican: Everyone in North America is sitting an Inch or two higher (depending on butt size) from there butt being clinched! Here we go!
What can he say? He’s an ass man.
And a fan of traffic safety.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 5:40 PM EST up reply actions
Wow, what a game!
Is there anything special about a Gold Medal Game OT? Or is it 5 minutes, then shootout?
"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 28, 2010 5:34 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Roenick’s gonna cry? What a tool.
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
JR is awesome. I havn’t seen anyone talk as much smack as him (remember when he had his jaw wired up, he still was talking smack.)
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
Remember why his jaw was wired up?
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
JR had personality, something severly lacking in the NHL. One of the funnniest things ive ever seen was him miked up durring the allstar game.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
Turco a few years later was also funny. “wait a minute guys, ERRRRR, sorry had to do some work”.
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 5:45 PM EST up reply actions
Man I either spilled a bunch of vodka or I’m hating it in the morning….
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Pull the goalie!!!
I can’t believe it finaly worked for somebody!!
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Saying this again, a prayer:
Our Father whom art in Vancouver, hockey be thy name. Thy will be done, the gold will be won, on ice as well as in the stands. Give us this day, our hockey sticks, and forgive us our penalties as we forgive those who cross check against us. Lead us not into silver but deliver us to golden victory. In the name of the US, of A hockey team, AMEN!
Happerry Chrisolkwanaka
Amen
Long time buddy!
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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
We must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately
Snow, hockey, cold, buy trucks, cold snow and wind, work on trucks..
Can’t wait for the NHL to start back up.
So all swell?
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He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors
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I’ve been tweeting – do you follow me, LTD?
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 28, 2010 7:42 PM EST up reply actions
He’s at least not as much of a dick as AO, but he’s just as annoying in his own way… :)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
+1000000000000000000
For trying so hard, I say we give ALL the ’Canes in the olympics medals!
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
I wonder if any other blogs got this much action durring the break?
by CarolinaCanes on Feb 28, 2010 5:59 PM EST up reply actions
Because he’s Ryan Miller or because he looks like he could burst into tears at any moment?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Back to reality……….12 midnight its on, time to say bye to some Canes.
It's time to draw the line.....USA go get it!!!!
I wish they looked happy. I know why they don’t, but I wish they did.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
That was a great game! Team USA and Team Canada both deserve congratulations. This was just amazing.
"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 28, 2010 6:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
It’s almost hard to enjoy what they accomplished.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
As far as hockey goes, much was accomplished. I think they did well putting together a new Team USA.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Yup. 2014 is gonna be a hell of a payback, I think.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
We'll see...
So far it sounds more like “playing hardball” than “probably not coming.”
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 6:15 PM EST up reply actions
If AO says “I want to go” they will go.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
My god, the long skate off the ice is killing me.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
+100000!
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 28, 2010 7:45 PM EST up reply actions
HOOK!
Penalty for #39! That stick is definitely horizontal.
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
Another winner!
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 28, 2010 7:46 PM EST up reply actions
When Gleason got his sliver he immediately turned around looking in the crowd. Bet his parents are very proud!
Mrs. S gives a clipped “Oh, who cares about her?” to that statement.
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
You must like sleeping on the sofa.
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
I don’t think so…..plus I’ll be home first tomorrow to get the Gleason olympic jersey off the porch, I see ransom in the near future.
It's time to draw the line.....USA go get it!!!!
Crosby: “A lot closer than we would have expected.”
"It's better to give than to receive." -Tim Gleason
Well, if he didn't say it he should have.
Now that NBC finally showcased a hockey game, I hope this fantastic game turned on a lot of non-hockey fans on to the sport. Hopefully this will help the NHL in growing support in the US.
I am very proud of Ruutu, Pitkanen, Gleason, Staal, and the whole US Team. I can’t wait for Thursday to show my support for these players.
"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 28, 2010 6:24 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Amen. What a great showing from our Canes. Very, very proud of all of them.
Finland.. mysterious, exotic, remote, tiny, wacky Finland
Sisu
(That’s infinity for you folks without UNICODE support.)
by Raccoon Fink on Feb 28, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions
Everyone lucky enough to be there on Thursday-cheer a little extra for me would ya?
"This guy is as meat and potatoes as there is of a man."
Gleason for Emperor!
Seems like a big letdown. Silvers great and all, but that is a big let down. To many missed opportunities and to many chances for those damned canadians.
Oh well, at least we beat expectations right…..?
Member of Canes Country and the Cat Scratch Reader
yeppp....
A letdown for sure, but to get there when NO ONE thought we would……….PRICELESS!!! I am happy to be a USA fan singing “O Canada” to the world, this time………….
A good game…but as others have mentioned too many lost chances as the USA squad could have gotten their act together sooner like near the end of the second or early in the third periods…but seeing i was not on the ice or on the team, what would i know of who had any gas left to carry on…but in meekness & humbleness i will close with this: my prediction of : One will return with Gold, One will return with Silver & 2 will return with bronze was correct…I just never said who was the one who got the gold or silver did I ?
on a side note the rats lost this afternoon as well 4-2 …USA,USA,USA !!!
Relax !! Even Micro Wave Popcorn takes time !! Go Canes !!
ESPN Radio is asking fans how today’s game will influence them in regards to the NHL for the rest of the season. So far, it sounds like the majority of callers are willing to give the NHL a shot. I hope that is true and not just them getting caught up in the moment. I really hope this could be a turning point for the NHL. If so, Bettman really needs to examine NHL players playing in the Olympics in 2014.
The Golden One, Eric Staal!
In other news, tweet from HNIC’s Jeff Marek
Soooo…what’s the first trade to get announced later tonight/this morn? prediction: Aaron Ward (CAROLINA) to OTTAWA
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
Aaron Ward --
Few trades would make me as happy as Aaron Ward being traded. I have no idea why Aaron Ward didn’t work out and why his play at the start of the season was so miserable. Salvaging anything positive from that negative experience would be a fantastic thing for the Hurricanes. I watched dvr recordings of the Edmonton game and the Blackhawks game. Needless to say, several players were remarkably bad compared with their peers.
Bummer
A perfect Game: US win with Gleason tipping the puck past Lou.
A fantastic game: The US winning.
A tolerable game: Canada win with Staal tipping the puck in.
The worst way to lose: Sydney Criesbaby winning for Canada.
God I hate that guy.
Happerry Chrisolkwanaka
I agree with you on this. On Twitter, you’ll be pleased to know that the #6 highest “trending topic” in the US is now these words:
hate Sidney Crosby(imagine if they included the ones spelling his name wrong)
U S A ! U S A ! U S A ! U S A !
Olympian Tim Gleason in Vancouver: "I don’t care what anybody says, to watch an exciting hockey game, there’s nothing like it."
by hockeymomof2 on Feb 28, 2010 9:02 PM EST up reply actions
Such a prick
but I’m sure he does the former.
Damn I got the hate on for that twerp now.
Happerry Chrisolkwanaka
Beer
And now Obama has to send Canadian prime minister Harper a case of Molson Canadian beer. They had a wager going, if USA won, Harper would have to send a case of Yuengling to Obama.
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