2016 World Cup of Hockey

[DKH]

Went to the 2 games on Saturday, it was a blast. Hockey Heaven. There must be 100 different Canada Jerseys. Standing at the corner of Front & York Streets going to the afternoon game, there was a Flyers Jersey, 2 Rangers, 2 Islanders, a Leafs and 2 USA Jerseys. Like Hockey Halloween.

USA was very disappointing. Europe's short/misdirect passing game killed them. Not enough pressure from US. They allowed Team Europe to fully exploit their superior puck skills.

The Big Man's demise has been greatly exaggerated. He did not play on the power play, though. Ditto Seids.

Canada was overpowering. Bergeron & Marchand were excellent, but Crosby put on a clinic.

Got to shake hands with Phil Esposito. Firm hand shake, but no Gordie Howe. Then again, Espo didn't elbow me.

Biggest surprise to me so far is the under 24 team. Never thought they could play that well defensively, especially the forwards. Matthews looks to have a great 2 way game and he hasn't played an NHL game yet. McDavid and MacKinnon and Eichel could all be super stars for years.

That's fantastic. How did Chara look?

 

[smithformeragent]

I'm going to make an honest effort to make it through one of these games.
I feel guilty for not watching much other than bits here and there.

Sounds weird hearing the old ESPN NHL theme.

 

[TP]

Good to hear the line with Marshy and Bergy is the best of the tournament. (in the TV guys opinion of course)

 

[smithformeragent]

Way to crash.

 

[Fossy21]

Byfuglien's physicality sure helped there

And wtf, lol. Two lucky bounces and Canada leads

 

[smithformeragent]

Dude...

 

[TP]

good goal.

 

[Fossy21]

Don't review that. Obvious goal.

 

[smithformeragent]

Back breaking

 

[TP]

The question is, does Quick give a **** about this tournament?

 

[northeastern]

Well that was quick.

 

[smithformeragent]

Well that was quick.

Oh sure, blame the goalie.

(Pun intended)

 

[Fossy21]

Corey Perry is weird

 

[Oates2Neely]

That falls on Carlson, he had body position on Perry but let him get a lane to the net. Needed to block out his man there.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Awful Hockey , This is so OVERRATED it's not funny. What a money grab .

 

[TP]

Buff is so versatile.


ah ****



Good job leaving the zone, buff

 

[smithformeragent]

That's a wrap.

 

[smithformeragent]

Quick being absolutely hung out to dry.

 

[smithformeragent]

Backes with a little snarl.

 

[TP]

Backes with a little snarl.

I'll continue to watch if he promises to rip off that stupid beard.

 

[Mathews28]

Need something to change the feel of this game.

Time to run Price.

 

[Jonathan17]

This is much less of an adjustment to somewhat cheer for Price than the Olympics in mid-season. I'll go back to the hate right after.

 

[JOKER 192]

Is Torts really the best coaching option for the Americans ?

 

[TP]

I honestly don't give two *****. I am just rooting for Bruins.

 

[smithformeragent]

I honestly don't give two *****. I am just rooting for Bruins.

Whatever