do you believe in miracles?

[f1seb]

enlighten us all then. ive been playing/following the game since i could walk. no offense taken

You already have answered that yourself quite well, in a post a few above this one, but haven't made the connection I'm looking for. The Russians were known to be a power-house of hockey completely unstoppable at that time. Even though they were all ranked as amateurs, cause no pro's were allowed to participate in the Olympics, everybody in Eastern Europe knew what they were all about. Some of the world's best players who immediately moved over to the NHL as soon as the Iron Curtain fell.

Now you are comparing the same thing that happened then to yesterdays result for some strange reason. We all know that since 1998 we've now had pro's playing in the Olympics. And yesterday we've had pro's on both sides, so there is absolutely no talk about miracles. United States hockey is a powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with. As far as I'm concerned it's a toss up between the big 3 right now.

1. Sweden2. Canada3. USA

One of these teams will most definitely win the gold and it will be absolutely no surprise and sure as hell no miracle. Don't fall for the hype that because Crosby plays for Canada it's their gold to lose, he's nothing but an over-commercialized-Gary Bettman-boytoy-crybaby-douchebag.

Anyways GO USA!!!

[G_whizz]

he's nothing but an over-commercialized-Gary Bettman-boytoy-crybaby-douchebag.

I agreed with everything you said but that

He's an amazing hockey player..you can't argue that.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/app?com...irect

[danshaz82]

You already have answered that yourself quite well, in a post a few above this one, but haven't made the connection I'm looking for. The Russians were known to be a power-house of hockey completely unstoppable at that time. Even though they were all ranked as amateurs, cause no pro's were allowed to participate in the Olympics, everybody in Eastern Europe knew what they were all about. Some of the world's best players who immediately moved over to the NHL as soon as the Iron Curtain fell.

Now you are comparing the same thing that happened then to yesterdays result for some strange reason. We all know that since 1998 we've now had pro's playing in the Olympics. And yesterday we've had pro's on both sides, so there is absolutely no talk about miracles. United States hockey is a powerhouse and a force to be reckoned with. As far as I'm concerned it's a toss up between the big 3 right now.

1. Sweden2. Canada3. USA

One of these teams will most definitely win the gold and it will be absolutely no surprise and sure as hell no miracle. Don't fall for the hype that because Crosby plays for Canada it's their gold to lose, he's nothing but an over-commercialized-Gary Bettman-boytoy-crybaby-douchebag.

Anyways GO USA!!!

i really didnt mean to compare what happened then to last night. i was just saying that the media is calling it "part 2". what i meant when i did compare it is that USA was the underdog again. they werent expected to advance any where near this far. so that was the only comparison i tried to make. i kinda missed on that tho. the US still has sweden and finland left to play IIRC. so that is definitely going to be a challenge for them. but i agree on the final 3 .you have no clue how much i hate cindy (yes, cindy cause he a b****) crosby haha. ive hated him since day 1. so i dont buy into all that hype. haha nice description of crosby too.

[danshaz82]

I agreed with everything you said but that

He's an amazing hockey player..you can't argue that.

ill give him credit, he is an amazing player, but hes a little girl. i just dont like his style of play.

[f1seb]

i really didnt mean to compare what happened then to last night. i was just saying that the media is calling it "part 2". what i meant when i did compare it is that USA was the underdog again. they werent expected to advance any where near this far. so that was the only comparison i tried to make. i kinda missed on that tho. the US still has sweden and finland left to play IIRC. so that is definitely going to be a challenge for them. but i agree on the final 3 .you have no clue how much i hate cindy (yes, cindy cause he a b****) crosby haha. ive hated him since day 1. so i dont buy into all that hype. haha nice description of crosby too.

Well in this case I admit to my hasty jump to conclusion and after rereading your original post also apologize for that mean post earlier.

Also please do accept this fist pump and thumbs up emoticon as a peace offering and the end of this conflict.

[G_whizz]

I HATE Ovechkin personally.

[f1seb]

I agreed with everything you said but that

He's an amazing hockey player..you can't argue that.

http://www.nhl.com/ice/app?com...irect

ill give him credit, he is an amazing player, but hes a little girl. i just dont like his style of play.

Hey hey hey.....In no way am I saying I disagree with you guys but we had a good thing going on here and we sure as hell aren't going to be turning this into a Cindy Crosby praising thread!!!!

[Bmore-coupe]

I HATE Ovechkin personally.

[Bmore-coupe]

OH, and f*** Crosby. That is all

[danshaz82]

Well in this case I admit to my hasty jump to conclusion and after rereading your original post also apologize for that mean post earlier.

Also please do accept this fist pump and thumbs up emoticon as a peace offering and the end of this conflict.

oh no need to apologize. no worries. i didnt take it personally. and i got the feeling like i came off as comparing the 2. fist pump and thumbs up accepted were just guys talkin sports.

I HATE Ovechkin personally.

thats funny, you hate ovechkin and like crosby. i hate crosby and like ovechkin. its always one or the other ive noticed. personally, i think pat kane will be just as good as them

[AppleBonker]

Don't be so mean to cindy, might make him cry

[danshaz82]

Hey hey hey.....In no way am I saying I disagree with you guys but we had a good thing going on here and we sure as hell aren't going to be turning this into a Cindy Crosby praising thread!!!!

OH, and f*** Crosby. That is all

[danshaz82]

Don't be so mean to cindy, might make him cry

[f1seb]

I have total respect and praise for Alex's style of play. The guy does it all in terms of putting up points whether it's assist or goals. Not afraid to take a hit and not afraid to dish them out as well. When the guy hits the ice I just shut up and pray he doesn't score a goal against my team.

Now that said and done, every single time I read an interview about him whether it's in a rag or on the internet this guy can't seem to shut up about Russia.

He'll go on rants of how:Women in Russia are more beautiful and dress more classy.Drivers in Russia are better at getting out of your way if you're speeding.

How "When done hockey in USA I go back to Russia"Lately every time I get done through one of these interviews I notice myself grinding my teeth. Yeah dude I get it, you like it better in Russia but you know what they're paying you the green sacks of money in Washington and not in Moscow so STFU already!!!!

The one Russian dude that is by far my favorite player (and I agree I am biased cause he plays for my team) is Pavel Datsyuk. Guys is quiet, interviews are about how he is trying hard to get used to life in the states, ,a down to earth guy all around. And by far the most ridiculous hands in the NHL at this time. The stuff he can do with the puck against the best players in the league is insane.

[G_whizz]

LOL..ok, I think OV is an amazing player too...when he's not cherry picking.

I also think he's an extremely dirty player which I don't care for.

Damn now where did that button on my keyboard go??

[danshaz82]

did you guys watch the russa vs slovakia game? chara was scared of OV. CHARA. the biggest player in the NHL. OV was layin him out. i absolutely love how hes not afraid to throw his weight around at all. cause that was my style of play when i played (i was D tho). its so funny when he gets interviewed too. its like all his responses are automated. "what did you think of the game tonight alex?""we play good. it was good game. lots of hustle and shots on net.""what about that break away you had?""break away was good. good break away. lots of hustle and shot on net"haha i love it

[AppleBonker]

The one Russian dude that is by far my favorite player (and I agree I am biased cause he plays for my team) is Pavel Datsyuk. Guys is quiet, interviews are about how he is trying hard to get used to life in the states, ,a down to earth guy all around. And by far the most ridiculous hands in the NHL at this time. The stuff he can do with the puck against the best players in the league is insane.

As a Hawks fan, you can understand how much it pains me to say this, but I would agree (except for the favorite player part). He is amazing on the ice and seems like a solid guy all around.

[danshaz82]

As a Hawks fan, you can understand how much it pains me to say this, but I would agree (except for the favorite player part). He is amazing on the ice and seems like a solid guy all around.

ah, a fellow hawks fan!

[AppleBonker]

Of course (only really been a fan for about the last 7 years though). Grew up in the SW burbs of Chicago and lived in the city for a while before relocating to Indiana (which sucks but at least the tint laws aren't so ridiculous).

[Black on Gold]

There will never be anything like this again. No more miracles. Now the Olympics have a mixture of some NHLers and European Pro's. Their will only be upsets now. Case in point, Switzerland vs Canada in Torino, Where Switzerland won with only 3 NHLers.

As far as Ovechkin vs Crosby, Ovechkin is a very strong, skilled, determined player. He has alot more desire to want the puck. Crosby has most goals just handed to him.

[danshaz82]

well theres talk that after these games, they wont have NHL players anymore. they want to go back to how it was before

[Bmore-coupe]

Damn now where did that button on my keyboard go??

We don't have a Baltimore based team anymore, so I am forced to watch the Caps. But, just like in all sports, we can still hate Pittsburgh.

[Black on Gold]

It wont happen for numerous of reasons.

A) The Olympics only happen every 4 years. The NHL can deal with no hockey for 2 weeks.

B)They talk about having college players in it again won't happen. They only play 20-25 games a season, It would be completely retarded to take away from that and school. Why do you think they switched? Which leads me to my next point

C) Pro's sell hockey. Someone who doesn't know college hockey is not going to want to watch it, let alone spend $1,000+

[Bmore-coupe]

It wont happen for numerous of reasons.

A) The Olympics only happen every 4 years. The NHL can deal with no hockey for 2 weeks.

B)They talk about having college players in it again won't happen. They only play 20-25 games a season, It would be completely retarded to take away from that and school. Why do you think they switched? Which leads me to my next point

C) Pro's sell hockey. Someone who doesn't know college hockey is not going to want to watch it, let alone spend $1,000+

QFT

[danshaz82]

It wont happen for numerous of reasons.

A) The Olympics only happen every 4 years. The NHL can deal with no hockey for 2 weeks.

B)They talk about having college players in it again won't happen. They only play 20-25 games a season, It would be completely retarded to take away from that and school. Why do you think they switched? Which leads me to my next point

C) Pro's sell hockey. Someone who doesn't know college hockey is not going to want to watch it, let alone spend $1,000+

QFT