It's time we accepted American arrogance as the normal template. Someone has to be the arrogant, overconfident opponent and it may as well be them. The USA works better if they are seen as a heal than a hero. IMHO!
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via Flames twitter: ""If the Americans win, they'll probably make another movie about so we don't want to see that happen,"said Robyn Regehr
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In response to Regehr quote, Mike Babcock said..."I like his way of thinking..."
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and I think Backes is being too sensitive there, I have been to playoff games and heard some of the trash talk. That kind of stuff happens all the time.
And even current and ex players have said the only stuff that is off limits are kids and illness stuff (like Avery supposedly making fun of Blake's cancer and causing a pre-game brawl)
So where do you draw the line, exactly? Are racial slurs ok? What about things like 'one nut' Kessel?
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via Flames twitter: ""If the Americans win, they'll probably make another movie about so we don't want to see that happen,"said Robyn Regehr
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In response to Regehr quote, Mike Babcock said..."I like his way of thinking..."
haha I also liked
Babcock says he was scared to death when the crowd started chanting "we want the USA" with 14 mins left.
I don't know if a lot of people saw the ESPN interview outside the rink after the Finland game, but the interviews were with Kane and Bobby Ryan.
Paraphrasing Kane, They've scheduled us at Noon during the entire Olympics, so we're used to playing the early game and we have come out firing on all cylinders during the first period.
Canada needs to do several things well on Sunday, including stopping the initial surge from the US. Canada needs to prevent an early goal from the US, by playing sound defensively, get solid goaltending, and get some traffic in front of Miller and a lot of pucks on net.
No team has come from behind (2 or more goals) to win in this tournament so far, and on Sunday Canada needs to score first and hopefully often.
I don't know if a lot of people saw the ESPN interview outside the rink after the Finland game, but the interviews were with Kane and Bobby Ryan.
Paraphrasing Kane, They've scheduled us at Noon during the entire Olympics, so we're used to playing the early game and we have come out firing on all cylinders during the first period.
Canada needs to do several things well on Sunday, including stopping the initial surge from the US. Canada needs to prevent an early goal from the US, by playing sound defensively, get solid goaltending, and get some traffic in front of Miller and a lot of pucks on net.
No team has come from behind (2 or more goals) to win in this tournament so far, and on Sunday Canada needs to score first and hopefully often.
Funny, when the Olympics began Burke and Wilson were complaining about the schedule and how the US was at a disadvantage from playing all there games early.
Can't wait for Wilson to say that Canada has the weight of an entire nation on their backs as well.
No, he doesn't. Infact it was one game that he melted down. Not a "history." One game.
Agreed but Luongo has really no history of being in big games. The 2 that come to mind are the "bathroom OT debacle" and last years "7 goal nightmare" in the playoffs. So basically his only 2 times to shine have been failures on his shoulder to a large degreee. Besides that he has looked outside on the playoffs all with Florida and 1 season in Vancouver. Luongo has no playoff success or individual awards like the Vezina. Most criticism against him not being a big time goalie is usually fair game.
These Olympics are a good chance to change that. Last night he came up clutch despite being shaky and tomorrow has a chance to bury the criticism including from most of us Flames fans. Winning elimates most past failures. Go Canada!
Agreed but Luongo has really no history of being in big games. The 2 that come to mind are the "bathroom OT debacle" and last years "7 goal nightmare" in the playoffs. So basically his only 2 times to shine have been failures on his shoulder to a large degreee. Besides that he has looked outside on the playoffs all with Florida and 1 season in Vancouver. Luongo has no playoff success or individual awards like the Vezina. Most criticism against him not being a big time goalie is usually fair game.
World Jr. Gold Medal Game.
Game 7 against Dallas
World Cup Semi-Final against Czech Republic
Stepping in and winning the World Championship after Burke got injured.
His GAA and Save% in the play-offs.
He seems to play fine with the pressure is on to me. The first goal you guys keep mentioning wasn't him caving to pressure, it was him trying to do too much.
If I were Backes I'd just wait until the game is just about in the bag either way, with about 20 seconds remaining if it's not close, and then "accidentally" have a collision with a team-mate.
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If I were Backes I'd just wait until the game is just about in the bag either way, with about 20 seconds remaining if it's not close, and then "accidentally" have a collision with a team-mate.
Seriously though, how awkward is that in the dressing room?
I guess some Team Canada teammates have said nasty things to each other, but having it aired out in public, yeesh.
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