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

[GroundsKeeperWillie]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

Couldn't agree more. The guy is still a world class player and being a rival fan it would be a lot more scary if he had the linemates to play up to his level. I think Calgary should have kept a guy like Cammalleri. Guys like Hagman and Stajan aren't first line players.

Or going further back, what about having Savard as his C.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by flip

Thanks tips. I already knew that and doesn't really answer my question.

Did anyone hear Beasley doing the PA announcements? I didn't hear his distinctive voice at all. I've listened to the last couple calls a few times now and I can't tell if it is him or not.

You said you didn't hear his Jaroooooooooome Iginla. And I just mentioned it's cause he's not allowed to do it. But to answer your question.

Canada Hockey Place
Matt Coy (venue producer) of Cupertino, Calif.
Cam Goudreau (associate venue producer) Vancouver, BC
Rebecca Grant (associate venue producer) of Vancouver, BC
Peter Stewart (field producer) of Calgary, AB
Christian Gauthier (French announcer/ice hockey) of Le Gardeur, QC
John Ashbridge (announcer/ice hockey) of New Westminster, BC
Kelly Burnham (announcer/ice hockey) of Littleton, Colo.
Sebastien Goulet (French announcer/ice hockey) of Boucherville, QC
Dave Levinson (music director/ice hockey) of Vancouver, BC
Dieter Ruehle (music director/ice hockey) of Los Angeles, Calif.
Marc Denis (field talent/ice hockey) of Chicoutimi, QC

[Geeoff]

Originally Posted by HPLovecraft

Iginla with a top passer = holy shat.

To Pittsburgh: Boyd + Langkow + Sarich To Calgary: Sidney Crosby

Do it Sutter!

[HelloHockeyFans]

Sutter, you are an idiot. Getting number one centres and first line LWers is a simple task.

[sa226]

Deep down I really want to throw Iginla bobbleheads at all those analysts and mail them an autographed Iginla Jersey with a DVD showing clips of his performance tonight......

But it was Norway. There will probably be more tweaks and adjustments as the games go.

But it really makes perfect sense. You take the best forward at each position and play them together. What bodes well for them is that the chemistry of the SJ and ANA lines allows them to gel over the next few games.

I like it so far.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans

Sutter, you are an idiot. Getting number one centres and first line LWers is a simple task.

exactly, how hard would it be to swing deals for Nash and Crosby

what a terrible gm

[FanIn80]

So did he get the hat trick or not? I saw him tip it in, but they announced it as Nash's goal, and the score sheet has it as Nash too.

[sa226]

Originally Posted by megatron

Yeah, what did fat Bob say about Iggy?

Not to halt the mob, but I don't think he said anything.

I think it was just about his lines and saying that Iginla is a better fit on the 4th line.

actually wait a sec as I am typing I remember that he said that he felt Bergeron is a "Headier" player than Iginla so he is a better fit with Crosby


Screw you Bob!!!

[Fairweather]

Iginla got robbed if they don't change that =(

[Infamous1]

Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans

Sutter, you are an idiot. Getting number one centres and first line LWers is a simple task.

hmmm lets see.....he traded Phaneuf....I'm thinking he could have packaged #3 for a first liner to play with Iginla.....not scrubs.

[chanimal40]

Trade Phaneuf for Nash. O wait...

[HelloHockeyFans]

Originally Posted by Infamous1

hmmm lets see.....he traded Phaneuf....I'm thinking he could have packaged #3 for a first liner to play with Iginla.....not scrubs.

Yet he didn't.

So either we go with what happened (i.e. reality) or we go with what you believe could have happened...

[whosurnabby]

awesome game to kick things off! i know it's only Norway, but damn...that was not even a close game after the floodgates have opened!

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by Infamous1

hmmm lets see.....he traded Phaneuf....I'm thinking he could have packaged #3 for a first liner to play with Iginla.....not scrubs.

Yeah I thought the same thing. I know I don't know what went on in Calgary's dressing room etc but i'm not sure why #3 was traded so quickly and not for a 1st line player.

[Racki]

Hey Patrice, my name is Jarome, good to meet you. I think you're sitting in my seat...

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans

Yet he didn't.

So either we go with what happened (i.e. reality) or we go with what you believe could have happened...

Well reality is that a lot of other GM's were upset as they didn't know Phaneuf was available (there is a thread on it on the main forums). It can be argued that shopping him could bring down his value so he went with the first good deal he thought. But when you have a player like Phaneuf, I think you have to atleast shop him around somewhat.

But that is all in the past so no point speculating.

GO CANADA!

[JD]

Unbelievable that people are using one fricken game against a bunch of Swedish league players to jump all over Darryl Sutter for not getting him linemates to play with.

Iginla has scored hat tricks for the Calgary Flames before people. He nearly got one Saturday night with Stajan and Hagman.

But by all means, continue talking about how we should get Crosby to play with Iginla.

[Ace Handy]

Originally Posted by megatron

Yeah, what did fat Bob say about Iggy?

Back in the weeks and weeks of analysis before the Olympics, Bob said that Jarome was going to fit in this team as a 4th line grinder. That's why he's working for TSN as a professional Blackberry operator, not an NHL franchise as a scout.

[Nuckleduster]

The announcers giving emphasis to a Canadian when they score a goal would be seen as classless at the Olympics. Besides, that's what us fans are for.

[Infamous1]

Originally Posted by HelloHockeyFans

Yet he didn't.

So either we go with what happened (i.e. reality) or we go with what you believe could have happened...

like i said, bad move by Darryl Sutter to not give Iginla a first line skilled linemate. what is your point?