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Red John · 02-22-2014, 06:45 PM

Looking back at that entire shootout, it's not hyperbole to suggest that Canada should have scored on every single shot. No joke.

Tommy Salo was AWFUL. He actually guessed and just went into a flop sometimes before the player even made their move. That has to be exhibit A on how NOT to play a shootout. It was pathetic.

It's obvious though that the Canadians likely never practiced the shootout as their players were super nervous and weren't calm enough to let Salo hit the deck and then make their shot into the empty net.

The shootout is a travesty in the NHL but at least it's raised a generation of young players who now practice it regularly and if Canada ever had to decide a gold medal by one in the future, you'd feel a lot better about their chances than back in 1994 or even 1998 against the Czechs.

That said, hopefully there isn't one tomorrow. Deciding a gold medal by one is lame, just like deciding the World Cup on penalty kicks.

02-22-2014, 06:45 PM	#4
Red John First Line Centre Join Date: Oct 2011 Exp:	Looking back at that entire shootout, it's not hyperbole to suggest that Canada should have scored on every single shot. No joke. Tommy Salo was AWFUL. He actually guessed and just went into a flop sometimes before the player even made their move. That has to be exhibit A on how NOT to play a shootout. It was pathetic. It's obvious though that the Canadians likely never practiced the shootout as their players were super nervous and weren't calm enough to let Salo hit the deck and then make their shot into the empty net. The shootout is a travesty in the NHL but at least it's raised a generation of young players who now practice it regularly and if Canada ever had to decide a gold medal by one in the future, you'd feel a lot better about their chances than back in 1994 or even 1998 against the Czechs. That said, hopefully there isn't one tomorrow. Deciding a gold medal by one is lame, just like deciding the World Cup on penalty kicks. __________________ Tyger! Tyger! burning bright In the forests of the night, What immortal hand or eye Could frame thy fearful symmetry?