GDT: TEAM CANADA VS Norway! (4:30 pm PST/5:30 pm MST/7:30 pm EST)

[Lil Pedro]

This score favors Norway now. Canada needs to get a quick goal in the second, and start burying their chances

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by HPLovecraft

I do have to wonder why they feel it's a good idea to give one of the only couple 50 goal scorers on this team minimal ice-time. Maybe it's just the Calgary Flames fan in me talking...

who do you move for him though?

hes not getting on the SJ line, Stall is a better fit with the Ducks line, and they obviously think Bergeron has some chemistry with Crosby

[chanimal40]

Iginla's line look good.

[868904]

How's Iggy been when he is on the ice?

Has he been moving his feet and being physical?

If he's not, that's probably why he's not getting much icetime.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

great period, bigger thing to notice is the lack of chances Norway had

The Americans may have won 3-1 but they gave up like 12 odd man rushes

Canada dominated and the goals will come

I certainly didn't see it that way. Canada maybe had a few really good scoring chances.

And Norway is playing exactly like they need to play. A suffocating style of play that makes the Canadians turn back time and time again. Which is exactly what they were doing.

Canada needs to start playing some 'real 'hockey. Muck it up, start hitting, start shooting and start grinding it out.

If they can't score on this goalie, how will they score on Kipper?

[Ark2]

Originally Posted by shermanator

I'm at work and can't watch the game, but based on the following quotes, I'm wondering if this a Flames game or a Team Canada game? Jesus christ guys, we've been waiting 4 years for this tournament, enjoy it a little.

If you aren't watching the game, then I don't think you are in any position to criticize any of us with respect to our posts. That was not an ideal period and while I am confident that they will pick it up, that kind of effort is not acceptable.

[Lucifer]

It almost feels like I'm watching a Flames game.

[_Q_]

Just a silly question, but weren't they going to play the hockey night in canada song for this tournament?

[Smell My Finger]

There is no wonder Nash has more breakaway and 2-1 goals in the league for the past 3 years. What a floater in the defensive zone. Not a team player at all. He is in it to score goals and screw the rest of the game is his motto.

[opendoor]

Originally Posted by HPLovecraft

I do have to wonder why they feel it's a good idea to give one of the only couple 50 goal scorers on this team minimal ice-time. Maybe it's just the Calgary Flames fan in me talking...

No it's not just you. I'm a Canucks fan and I agree, Iginla should at least be getting a chance to show his stuff in this game. The guy scored 50 goals about 20 months ago and while he hasn't had the greatest season, he's still put up 27 goals without much in the way of complementary linemates. He's a proven goal scorer in the NHL and in the Olympics and is only 32 years old, so it's nothing like 37 year olds Yzerman and Lemieux stepping back a bit in 2002.

[Phaneuf3]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

who do you move for him though?

hes not getting on the SJ line, Stall is a better fit with the Ducks line, and they obviously think Bergeron has some chemistry with Crosby

IMO he takes over Bergeron's spot in the second half of the game. If they get any sort of results, it'll probably stick for a few games.

[brownstown24]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

who do you move for him though?

hes not getting on the SJ line, Stall is a better fit with the Ducks line, and they obviously think Bergeron has some chemistry with Crosby

I like where Iggy is now. When he was at his best in Salt Lake he played a similar role then when he produced people loved it. I like Iggy fighting for everything he get's. That is when he is at his best.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

who do you move for him though?

hes not getting on the SJ line, Stall is a better fit with the Ducks line, and they obviously think Bergeron has some chemistry with Crosby

Yeah, that could be the problem right there.

I hope Babcock starts getting his head into the game. 5 years ago doesn't mean crap.

if it did they would have Gagne on the team and bring Sakic out of retirement.

[GoinAllTheWay]

Did I just see a sign from a CP poster? Looked like the coded message to me.

[Ark2]

Originally Posted by HPLovecraft

I do have to wonder why they feel it's a good idea to give one of the only couple 50 goal scorers on this team minimal ice-time. Maybe it's just the Calgary Flames fan in me talking...

It seems that he is really being penalyzed for not having a good regular season. Meanwhile, guys like Nash and Bergeron who are having equally disappointing seasons (if not worse) get rewarded with first line minutes.

[Smell My Finger]

Originally Posted by 868904

How's Iggy been when he is on the ice?

Has he been moving his feet and being physical?

If he's not, that's probably why he's not getting much icetime.

I would say Iginla has been one of the few Canada forwards that have even made a hit. Iginla has crunched a few already.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Phaneuf3

IMO he takes over Bergeron's spot in the second half of the game. If they get any sort of results, it'll probably stick for a few games.

I think that is the possibility

if Bergeron doesn't show anything with Crosby in today's game than I think they try Iginla with him on thursday

[Azure]

Originally Posted by Smell My Finger

There is no wonder Nash has more breakaway and 2-1 goals in the league for the past 3 years. What a floater in the defensive zone. Not a team player at all. He is in it to score goals and screw the rest of the game is his motto.

Nash isn't the only player on this team that plays like that.

The '02 team had a lot of heart and soul guys. I hope some of these guys can bring the same stuff.

[Sly]

Iggy is best when he is selfish.

[Hanna Sniper]

Iginla and Gagne started off 2002 as the fourth line, once changes were made and Sakic was added as center it became the No.1 in effectiveness.

be patient and give it time