September 21, 20168 yr comment_225324 The same idiot who left Kessel Tyler Johnson Justin Faulk Kevin Shattenkirk at home Dean Lombardi of the Kings and Burke yup Brian Burke. That's where the real blame goes. Management
September 28, 20168 yr comment_226725 Did I just see Maurice yelling at Team Europe on their bench? WTF?
September 28, 20168 yr comment_226735 I yawned during this game, and I feel like the players were too. Seemed like the Canadians weren't taking it seriously, so why should I?
September 28, 20168 yr comment_226816 25 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said: Ok looked it up. Had no idea Maurice was coaching team Europe. Asst coach. but i have not been watching.
September 28, 20168 yr comment_226824 We're the Soviets late 70's to mid 80's era, Canada is too dominant for these international tournaments right now, it's getting boring. THey should hold this again when Crosby and the like are nearing the end of their career. Check that, then they'll have to deal with McDavid ...
September 28, 20168 yr comment_226843 The US, Canada and team North America should have a draft for players so that Team NA isn't settling for the leftovers from Canada. Then have someone brighter than a cucumber Torts coach team USA.
September 28, 20168 yr comment_226851 1 hour ago, IC Khari said: We're the Soviets late 70's to mid 80's era, Canada is too dominant for these international tournaments right now, it's getting boring. THey should hold this again when Crosby and the like are nearing the end of their career. Check that, then they'll have to deal with McDavid ... Canada won the Canada Cup in 76 & 84. Don't those qualify as late 70's to mid 80's?
September 29, 20168 yr comment_227011 19 hours ago, sweep the leg said: Canada won the Canada Cup in 76 & 84. Don't those qualify as late 70's to mid 80's? Yes, and the Soviets sent their best players to the Olympics, while the Canadians didn't. The Soviets were good but not better, top-down, than the Canadians. Edited September 29, 20168 yr by JCon
September 29, 20168 yr comment_227023 I often wonder how the 1972 Soviet team would fare against this year's Canada's World Cup team or the last Olympic one. I think we'd sweep the Soviets in 5....Or 6-2 as that series in 72 was an 8 game series. The biggest problem for Team Canada back then 44 years ago was conditioning. They didn't train in the off season like the NHL players of today do & Team Canada needed the first 5 games just to get in shape... Once they did they won 3 straight to win the series.
September 29, 20168 yr comment_227038 20 hours ago, sweep the leg said: Canada won the Canada Cup in 76 & 84. Don't those qualify as late 70's to mid 80's? Depends whether mid 70s existed.
September 29, 20168 yr comment_227105 5 hours ago, iso_55 said: I often wonder how the 1972 Soviet team would fare against this year's Canada's World Cup team or the last Olympic one. I think we'd sweep the Soviets in 5....Or 6-2 as that series in 72 was an 8 game series. The biggest problem for Team Canada back then 44 years ago was conditioning. They didn't train in the off season like the NHL players of today do & Team Canada needed the first 5 games just to get in shape... Once they did they won 3 straight to win the series. also helped that Bobby Clarke broke their best player's ankle too. But that's just hockey, at least it was back in those days.... Always love to watch this speech by Espo - especially to the bozo fans in Vancouver who were booing him. Vancouver fans - just the worst.
September 29, 20168 yr comment_227110 6 hours ago, iso_55 said: I often wonder how the 1972 Soviet team would fare against this year's Canada's World Cup team or the last Olympic one. I think we'd sweep the Soviets in 5....Or 6-2 as that series in 72 was an 8 game series. The biggest problem for Team Canada back then 44 years ago was conditioning. They didn't train in the off season like the NHL players of today do & Team Canada needed the first 5 games just to get in shape... Once they did they won 3 straight to win the series. Having Hull and Orr on the team would have helped too.
September 29, 20168 yr comment_227126 1 hour ago, kelownabomberfan said: also helped that Bobby Clarke broke their best player's ankle too. But that's just hockey, at least it was back in those days.... Always love to watch this speech by Espo - especially to the bozo fans in Vancouver who were booing him. Vancouver fans - just the worst. Everybody thought we'd go 8-0. When we didn't the fans & media got surly. You could see that Esposito was at the point where he justifiably wanted to say "Eff You to Canadians" & just go back to the Bruins training camp. Two weeks later Espo was a hero.
September 29, 20168 yr comment_227127 1 hour ago, sweep the leg said: Having Hull and Orr on the team would have helped too. Absolutely. Hull was the best left winger power forward in the world at the time. Of course Orr was the best hockey player in the world as well but had major knee issues. It was Alan Eagleson's decision to not allow Hull to play as he was cozy with NHL owners & President Clarence Campbell.
September 30, 20168 yr comment_227138 Like him or not but that Machand character has had a hell of a tournament.
September 30, 20168 yr comment_227142 Apparently we won this thing ... yippie ... I missed it, too busy watching the Jets game
September 30, 20168 yr comment_227144 17 minutes ago, bustamente said: Like him or not but that Machand character has had a hell of a tournament. I am not a fan of him at all but I can't deny he's been outstanding.
September 30, 20168 yr comment_227152 3 hours ago, IC Khari said: Apparently we won this thing ... yippie ... I missed it, too busy watching the Jets game Not sure if we won or EU focked up big time at the end. Looks like Maurice be coaching Friday maybe? Laine vs Poolparty but only on TSN GO Edited September 30, 20168 yr by FrostyWinnipeg
September 30, 20168 yr comment_227165 7 hours ago, Goalie said: Thank god that's over. It was ruining your life?
September 30, 20168 yr comment_227170 I think I watched about 60 minutes of World Cup hockey in total throughout the tournament. And most of that was Team North America. I chose Jets preseason and Bengals-Dolphins Thursday Night Football over the World Cup final. It just wasn't a compelling event.
September 30, 20168 yr comment_227175 Yeah, my interest in the World Cup died when North America was eliminated. Haven't watched a game since. The tournament really should have ended before training camp starts. Been more interested in the Jets preseason. Also been worried that Maurice will have missed a good part of TC. You want your coach to set the tone for the season, especially with all the younger players we have.
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