2016 World Cup of Hockey

[Mathews28]

Not sure why this setup bothers you so much. It's worked out splendidly and it certainly hasn't seemed like an exhibition at all. From what I've seen, all these players are playing for keeps. A couple of the most entertaining games of this century. And that was just the preliminary round.

I get what the poster was saying and agree. A true WC pits countries vs countries. This is a mish mash of teams...countries vs continents vs age groups etc. Less meaningful in some folks eyes, including mine. Opinions vary of course.

 

[Dennis Bonvie]

I get what the poster was saying and agree. A true WC pits countries vs countries. This is a mish mash of teams...countries vs continents vs age groups etc. Less meaningful in some folks eyes, including mine. Opinions vary of course.

True World Cup (Soccer) is country vs country, as is the Olympics. Yet today you see athletes playing for countries they weren't born in, countries where they don't play, countries where they don't train. The world has gone global and the pursuit of money & glory has shattered tradition, honor and common sense. Everything today is less meaningful (said the bitter old fart).

 

[Mathews28]

I know there are a lot of haters out there, but in my view Crosby was consistently the best player on the ice.

 

[DKH]

I know there are a lot of haters out there, but in my view Crosby was consistently the best player on the ice.

I've done a 180 on him. Big fan. Seems like a great guy off the ice and if 37 & 63 like him I'm on board. I wish for historical sake he becomes more stately like Yzerman or Beliveau or Bergeron but he's a fantastic player.

 

[Ogrim]

I've done a 180 on him. Big fan. Seems like a great guy off the ice and if 37 & 63 like him I'm on board. I wish for historical sake he becomes more stately like Yzerman or Beliveau or Bergeron but he's a fantastic player.

Playing for the damn pens is sort of a deal breaker.

 

[Bruinaura]

Burns is annoying me in this game.

Stamkos takes too long to get his shot off.

I wish there weren't so many penalties. The power plays are garbage for both.

The effort by Crosby on his goal was impressive.

 

[Fossy21]

True World Cup (Soccer) is country vs country, as is the Olympics. Yet today you see athletes playing for countries they weren't born in, countries where they don't play, countries where they don't train. The world has gone global and the pursuit of money & glory has shattered tradition, honor and common sense. Everything today is less meaningful (said the bitter old fart).

I'd say the benefits of globalism outweigh the drawbacks about 50 to 1, even in sports.

 

[Fossy21]

This game is opening up somewhat

 

[Bruinaura]

Kinda feeling like Russia could pull off the upset.

 

[Fossy21]

Aww, Bergy. Well played by the Russian D, but he could've done more with that.

 

[Bruinaura]

"Bergeron is the first on the puck in every zone. How is that possible???" Dude must not ever watch the Bruins.

 

[Bruinaura]

Aww, Bergy. Well played by the Russian D, but he could've done more with that.

Yep.

 

[Fossy21]

Marchy!

 

[Bruinaura]

This is kinda the same feeling I get watching a third string goalie shut out the Bruins.

.......... But then Marchand scores!!!!!!

 

[Fossy21]

Marchand going after Malkin and Malkin acting afterwards like someone a foot taller than him bullied him. Love it.

 

[Bruinaura]

Marchand going after Malkin and Malkin acting afterwards like someone a foot taller than him bullied him. Love it.

Maybe bergy will fight him again

 

[Mathews28]

Marchand stirring the pot. Like him on my team, would hate him on any other. Such a punk. A skilled, loveable punk.

 

[TheBigZ]

Sweeney needs to hand Marchand a blank contract already signed the minute he returns. we can NOT lose him to FA.

 

[Gator Mike]

Brad Marchand is going to be a rich, rich man in the very near future.

 

[HumBucker]

Marchy again! - for the 3-2 lead!
Proud of our boys.

 

[BruinDust]

Marchand again!

 

[PrisonMike]

Sweeney needs to sign that little ball of hate ASAP !

 

[Fossy21]

Tavares snipe. If it wasn't already finished, that should do it.

 

[Mr. Make-Believe]

Tavares snipe. If it wasn't already finished, that should do it.

What a beauty of a goal.

 

[4ORRBRUIN]

Sweeney needs to sign that little ball of hate ASAP !

Maybe he will get the recognition he deserves. Kids has mad skill, he was born to be a 70's Bruin