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Erick Estrada · 02-26-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WhosBertuzzi

You still din't answer my question, you can't honestly expect me to believe that if it was Kipper making that stop you'd have the same reaction to what you ahve now

Nope. I'm pretty hard on Kipper and wouldn't be happy with the first goal which gave the Slovaks life.

getbak · 02-26-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by moon

I forgot Miller has never been beaten.

Since the NHL started participating, no team has ever gone undefeated. Hopefully that trend continues.

So, either Canada becomes the only team other than the USA to win gold on home soil, or they get their revenge for 2002.

Eastern Girl · 02-26-2010, 09:59 PM

It would be devastating to see the US win against Canada, on home ice, while playing "our game." Canada better absolutely destroy the US on Sunday. I can't watch another loss to them, and my heart surely can't handle more like the last 10 mins of this game.

GO CANADA GO!

I'm gonna have to go and stock up on nachos and salsa for Sundays game.

-TC- · 02-26-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mathgod

No way Brodeur makes that save...

really?? and you know this how??

...what a stupid thing to post

Erick Estrada · 02-26-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnny Canuck

A bunch of things have to happen for us to win gold.

Luongo needs to build off the clutch game saving save.

Crosby needs to be better

and our defense need to start playing defense

I'm confident we beat the USA on Sunday

LOL I love Canucks fans.

Clever_Iggy · 02-26-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

He sure doesn't look like the great two way player he was advertised as by Yzerman.

For the most part, he's been out there for defensive zone faceoffs. If he wins, Canada gets the puck out and he heads to the bench. If he loses, he skates around looking out of place until (a) his team bails him out or (b) the Slovaks score.

And Babcock is too stupid to sit him down for the rest of the game.

Almost cost Canada a shot at gold.

tussery · 02-26-2010, 10:00 PM

Well I could care less who wins gold. Silver is already more than I expected from the US team Burke put together. It will be funny to see the board melt down if the US wins.

d_phaneuf · 02-26-2010, 10:01 PM

First goal was weak no doubt

outside of that he was very good

more worried about the defense being sloppy in the 3rd, and the forwards looking lazy as well

Phaneuf3 · 02-26-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WhosBertuzzi

You still din't answer my question, you can't honestly expect me to believe that if it was Kipper making that stop you'd have the same reaction to what you ahve now

He would have the same reaction. You obviously don't know Erick Estrada's posting history. He's not happy with anything. Ever. There is always fault to be found.

Mayer · 02-26-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3

Yea. Looks like he did get it with his glove. Lucky. Huge save.

Now, if he didn't completely blow it earlier in the period, they wouldn't have even been in that position....

The first Slovak goal was bad, but the 2nd one wasn't his fault at all. Add that last save in and I'd say Luongo had a good night.

WhosBertuzzi · 02-26-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3

He would have the same reaction. You obviously don't know Erick Estrada's posting history. He's not happy with anything. Ever. There is always fault to be found.

The resident pessimist?

zamler · 02-26-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl

It would be devastating to see the US win against Canada, on home ice, while playing "our game."

I'll need years of therapy if that happens, or heavy doses of alcohol, or both.

There is no way this game should have been so close, Great 2.5 periods, then the chant goes up, the team relaxes, Luongo let's in a questionable goal and wow. We were very lucky to escape with a win. Can't do that against the U.S. they are playing with major confidence.

Kaine · 02-26-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

That was a pretty boring game until the very end. We sat back way too much in the 3rd period and Slovakia capitalized. Can't do that against the US. That 1st line of Staal-Crosby-Iginla needs to step it up on Sunday. The 4th line has been awesome.

Bring on the US!!!!

Fixed, Staal and Iggy weren't great but they were at least as good as the rest of the forwards on the team. Crosby has been a no show at more than one game this Olympics.

minnow · 02-26-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Machiavelli

It's not really an experiment. He was going to be there and be on the first line (as it was supposed to be) either way.

I'm glad he wasn't handed the C this time around because it looks like he's feeling the pressure just a little bit, which is odd considering the pressure situations he's already been in and had no trouble with.

I guess experiment wasn't the right word. The crappy announcers, colour guys, etc, keep talkin him up so much, trying to say something good about him when he's on the ice, the commercials all say "led by Crosby" or something similar, and now....not much. They want him to be the hero of the day and he hasn't showed up. Maybe they should all just throw out their scripts and be real?

Erick Estrada · 02-26-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3

He would have the same reaction. You obviously don't know Erick Estrada's posting history. He's not happy with anything. Ever. There is always fault to be found.

I already said I'm happy about the win. I haven't made one disparaging comment about the team's play tonight while others have. All I said was Luongo will have to be better. I never even said he had a bad game. Start reading posts instead of generalizing.

Phaneuf3 · 02-26-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by WhosBertuzzi

The resident pessimist?

Pretty much. A lot of people round these parts question if he's even a flames fan.

jeremywilhelm · 02-26-2010, 10:04 PM

I can't believe that anyone is blaming this on Luongo. The guy isn't responsible for goal scoring or defense. He let in one bad goal. Our defense and fantastic 2way forwards should have never let those chances happen against Handzus and Demitra!

WhosBertuzzi · 02-26-2010, 10:04 PM

edit:nvm

zamler · 02-26-2010, 10:04 PM

Come someone please explain why the crowd stated that chant? How many stupid people can there be in one place? STUPID!

WhosBertuzzi · 02-26-2010, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremywilhelm

I can't believe that anyone is blaming this on Luongo. The guy isn't responsible for goal scoring or defense. He let in one bad goal. Our defense and fantastic 2way forwards should have never let those chances happen against Handzus and Demitra!

check which team board you're on