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Old 02-25-2018, 06:59 AM   #185
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Originally Posted by Roof-Daddy View Post
I highly doubt it.

25 of the top 50 scoring forwards in the best league in the world are Canadian. (7 are Russian)
14 of the top 30 scoring defensemen in the best league in the world are Canadian. (2 are Russian)

And even in a down year, Carey Price has proven to be a brick wall in international competition, and there are many others having very strong years to choose from.

Not to mention, Russia has done nothing in best on best international competition for the last 15 years to show they are capable of even medaling, never mind getting Gold.
While I agree in general, Russia won silver at 1998 Olympics and also knocked out Canada at 2006 Olympics.
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