Kessel comments on Team USA being eliminated

[GioforPM]

Gretzky was historically not great at penalty shots. But he was historically great at rising to the occasion - unloading a top shelf slapper when a PO game was on the line (considering he wasn't the hardest shooter or anything). I think there would've been a good chance he would have done it again.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by BigTuna

But they were Ray Bourque's forte?
That's why the decision was so horrible. Did you see the 5 who went ahead of him? Especially given the fact Sakic and Kariya were injured.

"The ice was heavy."

Seriously, against Hasek in his prime, the Canadians weren't going to win that game once it got to a shootout. Pinning our hopes on a Gretzky one year from retirement wouldn't have changed anything.

He still should've shot.

[Cleveland Steam Whistle]

Originally Posted by SportsJunky

That's actually pretty reserved for Tortorella. I'm kinda impressed with his self control here.

Agreed, he actually nailed it.......very surprised. Hey, I fully enjoy the emotional non reserved comments from the likes of Kessell, super entertaining as a fan, the drama or subplot created is gold.

But from a pure, what's the proper perspective / reaction from a hockey USA or an American hoping for better results in the future, Torts nailed the response.

[GoJetsGo]

[memphusk]

Originally Posted by GoJetsGo

That is great nonsense. The league is better with Tortillas in it.

[JiriHrdina]

How have I never seen that before. That may be the best thing ever.

[TheScorpion]

^ You've never seen Don't Push Me?

Aw man, you've been missing out. It's one of my all-time favourites. I love those Songify videos.

[BigTuna]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

"The ice was heavy."

Seriously, against Hasek in his prime, the Canadians weren't going to win that game once it got to a shootout. Pinning our hopes on a Gretzky one year from retirement wouldn't have changed anything.

He still should've shot.

Don't forget, he may have been one year from retirement, but even in his late 30's the trap era Gretzky was one of the NHLs highest scorers. He could have scored on Hasek and changed everything.