01-06-2014, 12:32 PM
|
#61
|
|
Franchise Player
|
I think the Olympic Team executives are trying to outsmart themselves. Sometimes the better players are worth taking for the simple fact that they are the better players. Look at our World Junior team. The top guys couldn't get any goals and there was not enough depth behind them to step up.
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:34 PM
|
#62
|
|
Lifetime Suspension
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck2
Radim Vrbata is the bigger shock to me.
How on earth do you leave him off the team?
|
Vrbata didn't make it? Wow. One of the most underrated players in the game.
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:34 PM
|
#63
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Calgary, Alberta
|
How in the hell do they leave Hudler off but bring in Hemsky? What the hell are they thinking?
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:34 PM
|
#64
|
|
Franchise Player
|
No Vrbata, wow that's insane. He's been the best Czech goal scorer the last few years. Way worse selections than the American team. Wouldn't be at all surprised if they finish behind the Slovak's and even the Swiss.
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:35 PM
|
#65
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Muffins
Maybe Hemsky made it simply based on the fact he's been available to play for them at the world championships the last 7 years and they are rewarding him for it.  |
Yeah, all those years playing on Stanley Cup contenders has really made the Czechs question Hudler's commitment to the game.
__________________
Turn up the good, turn down the suck!
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:35 PM
|
#66
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: St. George's, Grenada
|
Holy crap, no Vrbrata or Hejda either?
wtf... and a few weeks ago I was thinking the Czechs could be a more serious contender this year. Guess not
Last edited by btimbit; 01-06-2014 at 12:37 PM.
Reason: spelling
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:35 PM
|
#67
|
|
something else haha
|
Elias was just put on IR. I am not sure how bad his injury is but I wonder who goes in his place if it is.
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:36 PM
|
#68
|
|
Scoring Winger
|
I think even worse is that Hejda isn't on the team, since D is our weakest position. Seems that Hejda and the coach don't get along and I believe there is past history with Hudler and the coach/national team.
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:36 PM
|
#69
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Income Tax Central
|
Its clear that the Czechs are taking a dive.
__________________
The Beatings Shall Continue Until Morale Improves!
This Post Has Been Distilled for the Eradication of Seemingly Incurable Sadness.
The World Ends when you're dead. Until then, you've got more punishment in store. - Flames Fans
If you thought this season would have a happy ending, you haven't been paying attention.
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:38 PM
|
#70
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Calgary
|
This would almost be equivalent to us leaving Perry and Tavares off the team tomorrow.
The Czechs clearly did not take the best available players, Vrbata is a snipe show and Hudler is very smart & skilled..
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:39 PM
|
#71
|
|
Franchise Player
|
The European teams will never learn...bring KHL players and get your asses kicked. Why bring anyone from a 2nd tier league (at best)
too bad for Hudler but as a team Canada fan I hope they never change
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:39 PM
|
#72
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
|
It absolutely ludicrous that Jiri Hudler didn't make this team. Insane.
__________________
Huge thanks to Dion for the signature!
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:41 PM
|
#73
|
|
Franchise Player
|
User your anger, Jiri. Let its power course through you.
|
|
|
|
|
The Following User Says Thank You to Righteous1 For This Useful Post:
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:43 PM
|
#75
|
|
Franchise Player
|
Hudler will be topping that board after tonight.
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:45 PM
|
#76
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
|
Yeah Vrbata is an even bigger snub than Hudler IMO.
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:47 PM
|
#77
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
|
Were they aware that these guys are from the Czech Republic?
Was someone carrying a pile of papers with all of the eligible players listed when he tripped and fell and a couple of the papers fell under a heavy cabinet?
Maybe they let the Green Fairy pick the team.
__________________
Turn up the good, turn down the suck!
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:59 PM
|
#78
|
|
Franchise Player
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ped
How is Nedved even eligible to play for the Czechs? Didn't he play on a Canadian Olympic team? Or is that rule gone?
|
I'd like to know this answer too
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 12:59 PM
|
#79
|
|
Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Halifax
|
Roger Millions @RogMillions 56m
Bob Hartley says "Czechs must be very good team. They will win the Olympic Gold Medal. Any team that can keep Jiri Hudler off it must win.
Retweeted by Renaud Lavoie
|
|
|
|
|
01-06-2014, 01:06 PM
|
#80
|
|
Franchise Player
|
Ugh, international hockey is ######ed. The reason NHL teams have checking lines is because they don't have enough available talent/cap space to ice 4 top line caliber lines.
It was this kind of thinking that led to Canada's Olympic disaster in Turin and the latest WJC loss. Bring the BEST players, it's not hard!
Czechs will be a disaster at this tournament.
|
|
|
|
|
The Following 6 Users Say Thank You to OutOfTheCube For This Useful Post:
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:58 AM.
|
|
