bunomatic

Sour grapes ? These kids won bronze which isn't exactly chump change in a short tournament. Grigs played great. Imo Yakupov is a one man show who failed to use his team mates properly. Too often he tried to do it all by himself. Makarov was good. Perhaps it can be said that the Russians should have picked the hot hand in net and went with him rather than alternating between the two ?

Congrats team U.S.A. Very deserving of the win as they really gelled into a ' team ' over the course of this tournament. Based on what I saw they were the most balanced team from goalie out. Great defence, great goaltending and timely clutch scoring. I'm excited about the experience and exposure to playing in this tournament that our picks ( all of them ) have gained here. Hopefully some of that rubs off and translates to the N.H.L. for these guys.

Shite ! Should be a good gold medal game. Both Sweden and U.S. sound defensively. Gots to pull for our boy Jake and the U.S. Like their momentum and the way they've played good team defence all tournament long. The U.S. speed should help their cause. GO U.S.A !

Shootout Sweden Russia. Swedens goalie looks like he stepped out of a lacross net so hopefully Grigs and co. can find some space. Want to see those prospects advance. ;)

Grigs !!! tie game.

Congrats. That is awesome.

Apparently sabres players have been ramping up workouts the last couple of days in anticipation of the season starting so although not much is leaking out of the meetings at this point I suppose this can be looked at as a positive sign. Take it for what its worth.

Congrats team U.S.A. Great to see another one of our boys have such a great game on 'D'. Honestly until this game he's been mostly invisible in a good way for the U.S. focusing on shutdown play rather than offence but what a way to break out offensively and in such an important game. Great for his confidence moving forward. What it comes down to for Canada is they were simply outcoached as there really isn't that much talent wise that separates these teams at this point so congrats to Phil Housely for the job he's done. That and goaltending. Gibson played great. Subban not so much.

I'll add to my earlier statement by saying it should be no different for the olympics. I've always felt when they opened it up to pro players the olympics lost something of their original intent.

I get what you're saying. Its a problem with the rules. The way they're set up this benefits one team over the other teams in the tournament simply because players of his caliber with his birthdate come along once in a generation ( and in a lockout season ). Kind of a perfect storm. This time benefitting Canada over the others. Next time one of the others? I agree. The rules should be changed so everyones on a level playing field.

He's 19 and its officially the last year he's allowed. Why wouldn't you make room for this kid. I'm sure every team in this tournament would do the same.

Has this happened before ? I may be wrong but I don't think they changed the rules for him.

Makarov giving the Russians a chance with 40 plus saves to Subbans 20ish but this game is done with 1 minute left. Canada wins another tough contest. Penalty shot for Russia with 19 seconds to go at 4-1 Canada. Misses wide.

I'm usually not too much of a pop follower but that new track by Bruno Mars ' locked out of heaven ' is catchy as hell. Great bass line and just a good tune overall production wise. This album is going to make him a lot of money. Talented guy.

I'll speak for the board. Your posts are always insightful, entertaining and balanced. :thumbsup:

Ah. Nuff said.

I'm not going to support N.H.L.com right now. Just sayin ;) Its on T.S.N.

Pominville scores in o.t. Mannheim stuns Canada at Spengler cup. Three minutes into overtime Pomms scores on a breakaway. I should add that although the Spengler is usually filled with castoffs and dogs that couldn't get their teams in the playoffs this year Canadas roster has some high profile players due to the lockout. Mannheim blocked a ton of shots apparently and played well defensively

No. I'm out to lunch. I thought they were talking about Morgan Freeman.

Wait a minute. Isn't he God ?

I want me some of those tittie sprinkles. I guess you can't believe everything you see or hear on the internet. Who knew ?

Soccer is hands down the most popular sport in the world. North America, not so much. Hockey is a fringe sport anywhere but Canada apparently and will continue to be so with Gary Bettman calling the shots on behalf of the owners imo.

No playoff hockey in general or in Buffalo because if its the latter I would think we'd all be used to that by now.

So the handguns get a free pass ? I guess if everyones got one they can't be all that bad.

I agree. That it took till post 37 to get to the heart of the matter says something. I know not many will agree with me sighting the old adage that guns don't kill people,people do but how many times in the past year have we all had this conversation. You can go to any channel on t.v. and watch the most demented violence and they will blur out a womans nipple. Thoughts and prayers to the poor relatives that will live with the aftermath of this senseless violence the rest of their lives.