GDT: TEAM CANADA vs Team USA (4:40 pm PST, 5:40 pm MST)

[slappipappi]

If you want to get Nash and Crosby going, stick Toews on his line.

The hardest working player tonight, been responsible for both goals.

Someone need to go into the corners and get the puck. That's not Iginla, that's Toews.

[Meers]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I don't think this is all his fault but Brodeur let in a couple of weak ones in the first. If USA wins I wouldn't mind seeing Luongo get the next start.

Hafta agree. Although he made two nice stops on the breakaways, Marty's unnecessary plays for the puck are why Canada is down right now.

[jayswin]

Originally Posted by -TC-

piss off canuck troll

[Jesse834]

nm.

[Stanley]

Originally Posted by burning_acid1

Pronger has had it all 3 games IIRC

Brodeur has made some key saves, but like it or not, he's the reason we're down...that and the running around in our zone...

[Scooter]

Originally Posted by Smell My Finger

Doughty looks great out there.

Bouw should be watching Doughty closely, and he might learn how to use his size and hit someone. It don't hurt to crush the odd forward, instead of just shoving him into the boards.

[Machiavelli]

Originally Posted by -TC-

piss off canuck troll

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

what?

I laughed so hard at this, and I have no idea why.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by nik-

I actually think Nash has looked pretty good tonight, not sure what 3 Justin 3's complaints are.

ya Nash has been flying out there, Crosby semi-invisible so far

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

all 3 goals have been either directly (the 2nd) or caused by Brodeur either misplaying the puck, or attempting to play the puck and missing

not to mention he just does not look confident back there, every time the Americans take a shot it looks like he things its going in

1st goal was Bergeron not taking his man (Rafalski) and then Crosby tipping it into his own net. 2nd goal was Brodeur's fault completely and the 3rd goal was mainly Brodeur's but the defense were doing nothing. Crosby actually took a guy out before Drury put it in.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by nik-

I'm not going to take plus minus seriously on a night when our goalie is batting pucks into shots from the point and doing the breast stroke in his crease while trying to overplay the puck.

Well if you aren't going to take plus minus into consideration what has he done on the scoresheet tonight? Nothing.

[the_only_turek_fan]

I have not been into a game this much since game 7 against Anaheim 4 years ago.

[AvsJerk]

I hate to say it, but I'm really relieved Sakic is finally not playing for Canada...I never was able to root against any team that Super Joe played for. Here's hoping for a great third.

[-TC-]

Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf

and might as well have Fleury back up Luongo next game

oh yeah, that makes perfect sense...

[Kybosh]

Put me in the Lalongo start for next game camp. Brodeur just looks bad out there a lot of the time.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

1st goal was Bergeron not taking his man (Rafalski) and then Crosby tipping it into his own net. 2nd goal was Brodeur's fault completely and the 3rd goal was mainly Brodeur's but the defense were doing nothing. Crosby actually took a guy out before Drury put it in.

Pronger and Boyle were doing their Sarich impersonations on the 3rd goal. Nash is never seen in the defensive zone because he's hovering at the blueline waiting for a breakout pass.

[temple5]

Hope you like pancakes Norway - hahahaha. Great commercial.

[burning_acid1]

I vote that Babcock insert Luongo.

[OzSome]

USA 3-2 after the 2nd period.

Marty Brodeur should just concentrate on stopping the puck and not worry about puck handling and flopping like crazy. He looks shaky on those 3 goals against. But not all of them are his fault though. The defensemen should start removing people in front of the net. Pronger and Niedermayer are showing their age on this game. I really like this Drew Doughty guy. He can move the puck and a good passer as well.

I think Canadians are dominating this game but those defensemen and Brodeur is costing them the game. Crosby is getting handcuff on this game because he doesn't have anyone to set up. I don't think Richard is working out on that line. I hate to say this but Babcock shoud stop experimenting his line and give Crosby the player he can set up, which is Iginla.

So far I am liking the work of the energy line Iggy-Toews-Morrow, the physicality of Rick Nash, and the Sharks line are not bad either. I have to say cut down on Pronger's time as he really suck on this game.

GO CANADA GO!! Very exciting game so far. We just need some more goals. BTW, I think the ref is doing great by letting the plays dictate the game. They didn't call a lot of penalties (who they normally call) on both sides. The last penalty on Staal is definitely a good call. Rafalski had an inside position on Staal and Eric just grabbed him which is a non-no.

[CGY12]

Originally Posted by slappipappi

If you want to get Nash and Crosby going, stick Toews on his line.

The hardest working player tonight, been responsible for both goals.

Someone need to go into the corners and get the puck. That's not Iginla, that's Toews.

Yes because Iginla NEVER goes into the corners.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

1st goal was Bergeron not taking his man (Rafalski) and then Crosby tipping it into his own net. 2nd goal was Brodeur's fault completely and the 3rd goal was mainly Brodeur's but the defense were doing nothing. Crosby actually took a guy out before Drury put it in.

thats why I said his puck handling, or attempt at it caused the goals

he tried to clear the puck before the first goal and gave it to the American player, and on the 3rd one if he doesn't take that stupid lunge at it he isn't out of position

the players around him aren't playing great in their own zone but he needs to be better

he has the experience, there are no excuses for this

but if Babcock benches players for hat tricks than who knows what he is going to do