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Originally Posted by GenericCheesecake
To be brutally honest, I'm downright terrified of Russia. Way too much potential offense and talent from that team and way too many things that must absolutely, positively come together for Canada to win.
The chance just doesn't look as good, and I want to be positive. I am hoping that Russia's bottom-six and defense aren't as good as I'm hoping they're not, I'm hoping Canada's defense can pull it together and shut down Russia's offense, I'm hoping Crosby and Iggy can go out and score some more, and damn it, I'm hoping somebody does to Ovechkin and as many of their others forwards what he did to Jagr.
I want it all to happen, but I just can't see it right now.
Please prove me wrong, because I don't want Canada to lose  |
Like you, I don't want to be a Gloomy Gus, but this game scares me stiff.
Folks, don't underestimate the Russian offence vs. our defence. I think we're very vulnerable there. Probably there's a vice versa scenario there too.
I do believe this extra game might have been a blessing in disguise, however, in terms of developing a team rhythm. We shall see. I'd say it's 50/50 although I appreciate the confidence being expressed here. I hope it's not blind nationalistic fervor.