SiouxScore Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Can tell some of these guys still haven't gotten use to the Olympic reffing where ticky tack things get called, like Kane's last penalty there is not way that is called in the NHL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Kudos to Finland - this game mattered to Rask, the rest of their players, and their country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'd like to hear Team USA's captain and his comments on his team's performance. Selanne led Finland with his effort today. USA's? Invisible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Kudos to Finland - this game mattered to Rask, the rest of their players, and their country. Agree, could tell Finland got back up for this game after a loss to their rival while the U.S. didn't seem to. Seemed like Finland really wanted the medal for their country and laid it on the line today while the U.S. may have been looking forward to getting back to the NHL and if they got the medal too great if not whatever. Most NHL players probably wouldn't actually say it but the Stanley Cup probably means more to them than the Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
82SiouxGuy Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Agree, could tell Finland got back up for this game after a loss to their rival while the U.S. didn't seem to. Seemed like Finland really wanted the medal for their country and laid it on the line today while the U.S. may have been looking forward to getting back to the NHL and if they got the medal too great if not whatever. Most NHL players probably wouldn't actually say it but the Stanley Cup probably means more to them than the Olympics. Stanley Cup probably means more to them than the Bronze medal game at the Olympics. Not as sure about the Gold. That may depend on the individual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 "I don't know..." "It started yesterday..." "We didn't show up..." "A little bit embarrassed..." "Once we gave up that first goal, it just kinda deflated..." "They played like they had somethin' to win and we just kinda shut it down..." "Kinda disappointing..." "Wasn't a good effort by us..." Parise comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 "They played like they had somethin' to win..." So did you, Zach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 "They played like they had somethin' to win..." So did you, Zach. Kind of wondered if this would be the feeling from team USA going into this game. It would be kind of hard not to as I'm sure they looked forward for 4 years to get another shot at Canada and you lose another 1 goal game and really probably didn't play your best, would be hard to just shake it off and be ready to play again the next day although Finland had to deal with something similar, although not having the 4 years of waiting for the rematch, losing to their biggest rival Sweden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Sorry, Sioux fans, but that's textbook POOR leadership. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 More quotes from team USA players Max Pacioretty: 'I'm not proud at all right now. I don't think anyone is. We were playing for a medal and didn't show up.' Brooks Orpik: 'We talked about it. We wanted this. I don't think that was the issue. We just didn't have it, and they played really well.' Zach Parise: 'Disappointed. A little embarrassing with what was on the line for is the last two days and not play well.' Parise: Once Teemu/Jussi had quick-strike goals, 'We started getting frustrated. Maybe that was last night carrying over. I don't know. Parise: 'We were passive. We had one forechecker at times, let them break out of their zone.' ... Ouch on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiouxScore Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Also see Bylsma getting lots of blame which is to be expected. Some questioning why he didn't try to get better matchups and why he didn't have the team ready to go. People looking at the history of his teams just laying down when they get behind as well. I've also seen others questioning if he isn't the coach would Orpik and Martin have made team USA? I don't think Orpik would have but Martin would have had a decent chance still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray77 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 HA...how predictable was this? John Tavares injury angers Isles GM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 What a freakin' embarassment. They laid down like dogs... Screw it. Time for some UND hockey tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 "They played like they had somethin' to win..." I'm trying to picture Crosby retaining his "C" after uttering that statement following a Sweden victory over Canada tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Also envisioning Jonathan Toews let Patrick Kane polish up his two Stanley Cup rings and two Olympic gold medals...while he listens to Patrick ramble on about the greatest player he's ever played with, Phil Kessel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cberkas Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 HA...how predictable was this? John Tavares injury angers Isles GM Snow makes it sound like Tavares wouldn't have been hurt if he was playing in the NHL instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayduke Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Sorry, Sioux fans, but that's textbook POOR leadership. Agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Sorry, Sioux fans, but that's textbook POOR leadership. Put aside the $$$ these guys make, there were a number of guys that wear a C or A for their respective NHL teams but you couldn't find real "captain" anywhere to be found in a USA sweater in the last 90+ minutes of game action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux_Hab-it Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 And just when some of you thought this thread couldn't get any worse...........right on cue...............! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choyt3 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Parise and Suter were huge disappointments when they abandoned the teams that drafted them in an act of despicable collusion and greed, signing twin contracts worth nearly $200 million with the Minnesota Wild. Parise was one of my favorite players beforte he pulled that classless move. I haven't been able to look at him the same way since. WTF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 You were trying to insult the original poster (who deserved to be insulted for the comment he made) but instead you just insulted everybody who works at a Hardees. What did Hardees employees ever do to you? I humbly apologize to anyone to works at Hardee's who may have been offended by my comment. I love the Hot Ham n Cheese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darell1976 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I humbly apologize to anyone to works at Hardee's who may have been offended by my comment. I love the Hot Ham n Cheese. MMMM Ham n cheese!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 MMMM Ham n cheese!! 2 for 3 bucks rolled off the tongue much better though than 2 for three thirty-three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MafiaMan Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Put aside the $$$ these guys make, there were a number of guys that wear a C or A for their respective NHL teams but you couldn't find real "captain" anywhere to be found in a USA sweater in the last 90+ minutes of game action. Herb Brooks must have rolled over in his grave today at that performance. Look at the pride that Selanne had on his face as he skated around with the bronze medal around his neck. I think that was his 3rd bronze to go along with 1 silver, if memory serves me right. THAT is the stuff of legends and national memories. This young USA team should take some notes on his Olympic career. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxbow6 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Parise and Suter were huge disappointments when they abandoned the teams that drafted them in an act of despicable collusion and greed, signing twin contracts worth nearly $200 million with the Minnesota Wild. Parise was one of my favorite players beforte he pulled that classless move. I haven't been able to look at him the same way since. Collusion? These guys aren't dentists!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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