02-18-2026, 11:33 AM
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#581
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Going into the Olympics, Canada's perceived weakness by some vs the US was goaltending and defense (except for Makar).
Binnington is proving us wrong so far (I was a big doubter of his) but our D needs to tighten up (except for Makar lol). That D won't cut it against a team like the US.
And we need that forward depth like we saw today- Marner, Suzuki etc. Just like the Oilers, teams are going to double up coverage on McDavid.
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02-18-2026, 11:34 AM
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#582
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Pent-up
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The slo mo of that goal is wild. Just, disgusting… every move he made…
Pulls it from 73, then from 64 with a quick tap back to keep it out of reach of 73, toe drag from 51, into stick block on 64, then swims the stick check by 51, and snipes it backhand…
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02-18-2026, 11:34 AM
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#583
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CalgaryFan1988
I still don't like the lines outside of the top line. Hopefully they address this for next game.
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Canada's second best line through the tournament has been Marner-Crosby-Stone. When Crosby got injured, and with McKinnon nursing something, it messed everything up.
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02-18-2026, 11:34 AM
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#584
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Originally Posted by The Cobra
I guess you know more than Cooper?
Maybe send him an email?
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What is the point of this post?
This forum would be boring as #### if everyone agree with everything all the time.
Let buddy have an opinion.
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02-18-2026, 11:34 AM
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#585
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First Line Centre
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So who will Canada play on Friday?
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02-18-2026, 11:36 AM
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#586
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dammage79
Celebrini with another point to make this maybe the best TC debut ever.
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the comparisons to Gretzky in 81 are there for sure- although that ended poorly for Canada, 99 did lead the tourney in scoring whilst paired with 2 former first overall pick Hall of Famers about a decade older than him (Lafleur, Perreault). Perreault was having the tournament of his life until he got injured
can we give an honourable mention to Iggy in 02 ? 
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02-18-2026, 11:36 AM
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#587
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Originally Posted by GirlySports
Duthie's probably fine with it. He's not just a hockey guy like MacLean is. He's going to host the World Cup coverage this summer.
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There was an interview he did a few years ago where he said the bucket list item for his career was getting to host the panel for Canada at the Qatar World Cup.
Yeah, he's fine with his decision
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02-18-2026, 11:36 AM
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#588
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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I wonder if Canada would have protested if Czechia won 3-2
Very clearly 6 men on the ice for Czechia on the 3-2 goal which is likely why Canada struggled to know who to pick up on the back check.
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02-18-2026, 11:37 AM
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#589
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne
So who will Canada play on Friday?
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I'm guessing Sweden. Something about the U. S team doesn't sit right with me this year.
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02-18-2026, 11:37 AM
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#590
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne
So who will Canada play on Friday?
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Still up in the air I believe.
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02-18-2026, 11:37 AM
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#591
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Everyone's Favorite Oilfan!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: San Jose, California
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Originally Posted by troutman
Looks who’s risen from the dead!
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? What kind of comment is that. I’ve posted consistently.
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02-18-2026, 11:37 AM
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#592
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Originally Posted by Cortez
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Crazy, that would have been quite the controversy
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02-18-2026, 11:37 AM
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#593
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne
So who will Canada play on Friday?
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If Sweden beats USA, we play Sweden.
If USA wins, we play winner of Switzerland vs Finland
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02-18-2026, 11:37 AM
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#594
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Saros with a bad giveaway on Switzerland's first goal. What is going on with Finland this year? They haven't been great.
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02-18-2026, 11:38 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2021
Location: Richmond upon Thames, London
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OILFAN #81
Hes been tournament mvp so far. Celebrini probably 2nd.
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Celebrini is #1 oiler guy.
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02-18-2026, 11:38 AM
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#596
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Everyone's Favorite Oilfan!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: San Jose, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne
So who will Canada play on Friday?
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If Sweden wins them, if USA wins then the winner of Finland-Switzerland. Swiss up 2-0 in the 2nd intermission.
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02-18-2026, 11:38 AM
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#597
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3rd liner
Going into the Olympics, Canada's perceived weakness by some vs the US was goaltending and defense (except for Makar).
Binnington is proving us wrong so far (I was a big doubter of his) but our D needs to tighten up (except for Makar lol). That D won't cut it against a team like the US.
And we need that forward depth like we saw today- Marner, Suzuki etc. Just like the Oilers, teams are going to double up coverage on McDavid.
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I feel like when the game is not tight Binnington is not a good goalie. Big sloppy rebounds and he comes way too far out of his crease when he challenges shooters and exposes himself to tap ins. But when the game is on the line the guy has ice in his veins and just dials it in, exactly what you need in moments like that.
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02-18-2026, 11:38 AM
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#598
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlamesAreOne
So who will Canada play on Friday?
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Because they re-seed for the semis...
If Sweden beats the USA then Canada plays Sweden.
If USA beats Sweden then Canada plays winner of Finland/Switzerland.
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02-18-2026, 11:39 AM
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#599
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 3rd liner
Saros with a bad giveaway on Switzerland's first goal. What is going on with Finland this year? They haven't been great.
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Not having Barkov is a major major major thing. Plus I think they're down a couple other big time guys for them as well with injuries.
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02-18-2026, 11:39 AM
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Everyone's Favorite Oilfan!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: San Jose, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent
Celebrini is #1 oiler guy.
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Nope. Celebrini is 2nd. Any objective fan would say that.
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