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zamler · 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.

Agreed. He let in a questionable goal but big deal. I blame the crowd. Seriously.

jeremywilhelm · 02-26-2010, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by WhosBertuzzi

check which team board you're on

I guess, well, at least the reasonable CPers aren't being ridiculous.

socalwingfan · 02-26-2010, 10:06 PM

I don't understand why Toews isn't out there for defensive zone faceoffs instead of Bergerwrong - at least Toews won't run around like a knob if he loses the draw

minnow · 02-26-2010, 10:07 PM

Iggy had a good game, he hit, he made plays, he had shots on net, unlike his linemates. He ran great interference to let Crosby get to the puck and then Crosby coughs it up! I couldn't believe that one.

Phaneuf3 · 02-26-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by WhosBertuzzi

check which team board you're on

That first goal was super weak. If he stopped that they're not even in that position. That's the extent of Luongo's blame.

He's not the only one. The second goal and the extended pressure at the end was the fault of the defensive coverage.

OILFAN #81 · 02-26-2010, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaine

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.

That's the thing though. They have to be better then the rest of the forwards on the team as they are looked upon at creating offense. Crosby in particular needs to really step it up.

zamler · 02-26-2010, 10:08 PM

Crosby looks like a guy that is very nervous, off his game.

Erick Estrada · 02-26-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3

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

Yes I'm a closet Canucks fan that comes here posing as a Flames fan.

Actually as preposterous as that sounds some Canucks fans have done just that here.

jeremywilhelm · 02-26-2010, 10:08 PM

These Olympics have really brought up my respect for Marleau. I like his game, he seems to have no problem playing physical and he has some wicked hands and smarts.

If Sutter can swing him in the offseason, I would be very happy (which I really didn't think he was all that great before)

GirlySports · 02-26-2010, 10:08 PM

I thought Slovakia played well.. good trap, Canada didn't look as dangerous as they did in previous games.

Smell My Finger · 02-26-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

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

nice excuses for Greaser. He was lucky he didn't flat out blow this. None of 2 goals the Slovaks scored were 2-1 he had a legitimate chance on both of them. 3-0 with 4 min left and suddenly its 3-2. Both regular strength.
Take your LOUUUU colored glasses off. He has to be better vs the USA.
The way this game ended was near disaster.

Phaneuf3 · 02-26-2010, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

That's the thing though. They have to be better then the rest of the forwards on the team as they are looked upon at creating offense. Crosby in particular needs to really step it up.

Are they? I thought the head coach said they didn't need any goal scoring out of Iginla.

minnow · 02-26-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by socalwingfan

I don't understand why Toews isn't out there for defensive zone faceoffs instead of Bergerwrong - at least Toews won't run around like a knob if he loses the draw

I was frickin amazed by his play! How does he just stand there, turning in circles as if he doesn't know what to do? Next time he just gets in everybody's way...........holy crap.

Erick Estrada · 02-26-2010, 10:09 PM

I thought Iginla had a pretty good game. He had a handful of very good scoring chances and just couldn't hit the net. If he gets as many chances on Sunday he will do something special.

Hemi-Cuda · 02-26-2010, 10:09 PM

Crosby looks like a young kid again on the ice with the pressure of a nation just being too much to bear. i was hoping that winning the Stanley Cup would have given him the nerves to handle this kind of pressure, but he just isn't able to rise above it

Daradon · 02-26-2010, 10:10 PM

Luongo hasn't been lights out in any of the games he's played (cept for Norway, which was even hard to tell because of the opponent) but he's made the big stops when he's needed to.

He's let in one questionable/average goal in each game as I see it but that doesn't bug me because he's stepped up big at crucial times.

Also, Brodeur lost his spot fairly and I would be nervous to put him back in. Guy has everything a goaltender could win, but he's just getting on in age unfortunately.

Some CPers need to get off their attitudes and just cheer for our Team Canada goaltender.

Go Luongo Go!

zamler · 02-26-2010, 10:10 PM

I was very happy with Canada's game until the last 10 minutes. I thought the forwards were coming back perfectly. This game should have been a shutout, Canada as a team just let up.

Phaneuf3 · 02-26-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

Yes I'm a closet Canucks fan that comes here posing as a Flames fan.

Actually as preposterous as that sounds some Canucks fans have done just that here.

Hey... I'm not saying I agree with it... but it HAS been asked before by other posters.
And like you said, trolls posing as a Flames fan to bash the Flames has happened before...

OILFAN #81 · 02-26-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Smell My Finger

nice excuses for Greaser. He was lucky he didn't flat out blow this. None of 2 goals the Slovaks scored were 2-1 he had a legitimate chance on both of them. 3-0 with 4 min left and suddenly its 3-2. Both regular strength.
Take your LOUUUU colored glasses off. He has to be better vs the USA.
The way this game ended was near disaster.

The end of the game was near disaster because Canada got owned in the 3rd period. They sat back and did a whole lot of nothing. They just stood in their own end and let Slovakia do whatever they wanted in front of the net. Luongo should have had that 1st goal and nobody will deny that. The 2nd goal was because of crappy defense as was the near game tying goal that Demitra got really late. The defense needs to be better on Sunday for Canada to win. Canada got casual in the 3rd thinking they could coast to a 3-0 win. I actually think they learned their lesson and you'll see a 60 minute performance on Sunday. Ryan Miller is USA's MVP if they win and if Canada wins I give it to Shea Weber. The guy is amazing.

Smell My Finger · 02-26-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremywilhelm

These Olympics have really brought up my respect for Marleau. I like his game, he seems to have no problem playing physical and he has some wicked hands and smarts.

If Sutter can swing him in the offseason, I would be very happy (which I really didn't think he was all that great before)

agree Marleau has really stood out in a good way for me.