BagBoy Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 I think Team Europe blows. I like the kids to win, too. Could be just as much sloppiness as "oh, wow" moments in this game, but I still can't wait to watch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I think Team Europe blows. I like the kids to win, too. Could be just as much sloppiness as "oh, wow" moments in this game, but I still can't wait to watch it. Yeah Europe sucks, but I think experience wins out in the first exhibition game, I expect NA to get better and better as this thing wears on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagBoy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Yeah Europe sucks, but I think experience wins out in the first exhibition game, I expect NA to get better and better as this thing wears on. Entirely possible, but I would bet a whole dollar on Team NA to win this game, any day of the week. That's how confident I am !!! Although Matthews will probably end up with a plus/minus of -2 or -3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Finland/Sweden puck dropping momentarily. First live action for Laine against NHL pros. Game is live on ESPN3 (WatchESPN). Uniforms looks sharp. I really like the jersey cut by Adidas, although the white jerseys are a bit too transparent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Finland/Sweden puck dropping momentarily. First live action for Laine against NHL pros. Game is live on ESPN3 (WatchESPN). Uniforms looks sharp. I really like the jersey cut by Adidas, although the white jerseys are a bit too transparent. Laine played in the World Championships against some NHLers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) 2-2 heading to OT. Enroth let in a sloppy goal late which tied the game. 5min 3v3, then shootout. A few big hits and some scrums after the whistle... a harder fought game than I would've guessed. Edited September 8, 2016 by pi2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Maatta wins it OT for FIN beating Enroth high glove on the rush. Risto lead all skaters with over 26min of ice time. Enroth allows 3 goals on 13 shots, yikes. Edited September 8, 2016 by pi2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Flagg Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Risto lead all skaters with over 26min of ice time. Please off with that Finland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Finland is one of the best teams in the workd and he leads the entire team in TOI. Very impressive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattPie Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 2-2 heading to OT. Enroth let in a sloppy goal late which tied the game. 5min 3v3, then shootout. A few big hits and some scrums after the whistle... a harder fought game than I would've guessed. From what I understand, those countries hate each other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 From what I understand, those countries hate each other. Can you blame them? Sweden is full of tall, slender, blonde hair, blue eyed, Viking people with a strong history of seafaring and Finland is full of seafaring, slender, tall, blue eyed, blonde haired, Viking people. With differences like that I'm surprised they aren't still constantly at war with each other (and Norway and Iceland). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 From what I understand, those countries hate each other. Considering Sweden literally owned Finland for about 550 years, this should not be surprising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagBoy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Finland hates Russia way more than Sweden in more recent history. They very begrudgingly sided with the Nazis in WWII because they could not abide by the USSR under any circumstances. Kind of reminds me of our choice for prez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Finland hates Russia way more than Sweden in more recent history. They very begrudgingly sided with the Nazis in WWII because they could not abide by the USSR under any circumstances. Kind of reminds me of our choice for prez.Well, Stalin did try to invade Finland in a ruthless side conflict during wwii, and then Finland had to cede some territory to the Soviets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagBoy Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Well, Stalin did try to invade Finland in a ruthless side conflict during wwii, and then Finland had to cede some territory to the Soviets. Indeed, and I do not begrudge them for their choice at all. It was simply a matter of survival for them. Also, they were very far from being cooperative allies from the German perspective. The Finns and Germans simply had a common enemy in the USSR, nothing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Indeed, and I do not begrudge them for their choice at all. It was simply a matter of survival for them. Also, they were very far from being cooperative allies from the German perspective. The Finns and Germans simply had a common enemy in the USSR, nothing more.They had far more reason to work with the Nazis than we did with the Soviet Union. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 (edited) Team NA all the way. As long as Matt Murray and Gibby play out of their minds they have a legit chance. Team Canada and Sweden will be heavily favored, but I like NA's chances. Edited September 8, 2016 by TheCerebral1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 Team NA all the way. As long as Matt Murray and Gibby play out of their minds they have a legit chance. Team Canada and Sweden will be heavily favored, but I like NA's chances. I love the talent that team has, and although my first reaction is they're woefully inexperienced, when you think about it they're really not. All of these guys have a season under they're belt (well, most of them), and all of them have played in big international tournaments like this. I will bet on talent shining through, especially with Torts and the US roster being what it is, and Canada's injuries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 McDavid gets the C over Jack. Wonder how he feels about that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagBoy Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 What the heck are they gonna do for national anthems for this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Man, there are some really good young American players. The next couple Olympic tournaments should be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 McDavid gets the C over Jack. Wonder how he feels about that one I'm more surprised both Assistants went to Canadian Players as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 NA outplaying the older grizzled vet Europa team. Halak has been fresh though, as has Kopitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagBoy Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I'm not an Auston Matthews fan, granted, but when I see a picture of him I have a negative visceral reaction, and I finally figured out who he reminds me of. It's Jack White who I also don't like. He's a musician for those wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rasmus_ Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 He'll be the natural antithesis of everything we do in Buffalo for Toronto. It makes it exciting. He's a very good skilled forward for sure. The game has been fast paced and exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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