World Cup: Canada-Russia semifinal pre game talk

[Scandale du Jour]

You are stating a personal preference, and not offering any valid criticism of whether IIHF refs are technically less correct than NHL counterparts. Your characterization of a "penalty fest" can also mean they are enforcing the rules, which gives players a solid incentive not to violate them. When I hear Canadians criticizing European refs, there Is never any objective basis for it, just personal preference based on bitterness when calls go against them.

Well, we easily could say the exact same thing about Europeans criticizing NA refs. In the end, there is a huge difference in philosophy between NA and Europe when it comes to what is acceptable and what is not.

 

[snipes]

Man if some of you Russians just showed respect and a willingness to chat in good faith, we have so much to share.

We are equals, lets share knowledge together.

 

[Yakushev72]

You sound like a sore loser, yet, the game/tournament isn't even over.

In the event that Russia wins, my story won't change tonight. It will still be an unfairly staged tournament designed to produce one winner, even if the designated winner doesn't cooperate!

 

[snipes]

In the event that Russia wins, my story won't change tonight. It will still be an unfairly staged tournament designed to produce one winner, even if the designated winner doesn't cooperate!

Either way, we should show respect as equals. I will tip my hat to Russia if you win. You pay respect to Canada if we win.

We are the superpowers and equals in the hockey world, we're better off friends.

 

[Beau Knows]

In the event that Russia wins, my story won't change tonight. It will still be an unfairly staged tournament designed to produce one winner, even if the designated winner doesn't cooperate!

 

[jj cale]

In the event that Russia wins, my story won't change tonight. It will still be an unfairly staged tournament designed to produce one winner, even if the designated winner doesn't cooperate!

Geez, you are always so negative.

 

[Hobble]

Always love a Canada-Russia match up. Just causes that tingly sensation for every Canadian hockey fan.

Hope it's a good one! Definitely will be tuning in!

GO CANADA GO!

 

[SettlementRichie10]

Finally I got you to speak truthfully, you're smarter than the lame ref opinions you've given.

Of course Canadians and Yanks are closer. We're best friends. Canadians and Americans will fight for each other. We are like siblings, when **** gets real, imagine someone invading Canada? You Yanks would be strapped and loaded for war.

If someone invades Canada they would feel the full wrath of the American military within nanoseconds of landing.

 

[snipes]

Canadians and Russians should be allies. We have a common middle eastern enemy.

We've stood together before. Protect each other, you have your territory, we have ours. Don't **** with us, we don't **** with you. We should be friends rather than enemies.

 

[That Habs Fan]

Thats fine, we destroy you in everything else

 

[snipes]

If someone invades Canada they would feel the full wrath of the American military within nanoseconds of landing.

You guys would destroy them.

If Russia or China tried to invade Canada, I know our big bro the USA would ****ing wipe them off the map.

Ask an American what they would do if someone ****ed with Canada, they'll go savage for us. They deep down love Canadians.

 

[jj cale]

There won't be seven goals scored with Bob and Price between the pipes. If Russia is to win, it will be very low scoring.

Hmm, maybe, I just see quite a few goals coming due to the exuberance and also nervousness that I think will be involved in this match.

I could be dead wrong.

 

[PanniniClaus]

Russian line combos with no Datsyuk?

 

[jj cale]

I think Russia is playing better as a team. Still they have some ways to go. Canada is just ahead in understanding and executing plans, both in quality and speed. The little details Canadian players do, Russian players do not do it as well (except Datsyuk and few) and it's going to tip the scale in Canada's favour. Winning board battles, holding the blue lines, and just overall game management skills. Russia often over pursues puck and as a result, they **** up their positional plays and get exposed. They are bit too confident in their stick handling skill that when they get pressured they want to stick handle out of the situation which results in slower execution speed. Moreover puck can be turned over which is especially bad against teams like Canada. Coaching wise, not a huge fan of his ice time management but he does make in game adjustment pretty well I think.

Offensively, everyone knows Russia is as lethal as they come. They can score from most obscure angles and they really can score from nothing plays. Price needs to be very alert all the time. Not only scoring but they know how to get behind the D or how to draw D out with stickhandling and give their snipers open space. It is necessary to put some pressure on the puck but Canada should not get caught watching the puck too much. Strong positional play is what Canada should be aiming to neutralize Russia.

Russia defence is a work in progress. I think they are going to come out very hard as a team but there is a ceiling on how much they can improve defense wise. It will be very hard for them to face Getzlaf, Thorton, Toews and Crosby for 60 minutes.

Canada has been pretty sloppy last game and also at the end of USA game. I felt a shade of Torino. Russia seems to respect team Canada's ability and will try hard not to beat themselves this time around but like in the beginning of the game against team USA, I have faith in leadership ability of team Canada.

I think this is a pretty good pre game analysis aside from the torino mention, no way this team has showed even a touch of what ailed that squad.

 

[jj cale]

I am guessing it is Giroux and Muzzin sitting for Canada no?

 

[Hobble]

You guys would destroy them.

If Russia or China tried to invade Canada, I know our big bro the USA would ****ing wipe them off the map.

Ask an American what they would do if someone ****ed with Canada, they'll go savage for us. They deep down love Canadians.

We may not spend a lot on equipment, but it's my understanding that Canadian forces are some of the best trained in the world too. My cousin is in the Navy, and comments on how they are very highly regarded whenever doing international games.

 

[snipes]

We may not spend a lot on equipment, but it's my understanding that Canadian forces are some of the best trained in the world too. My cousin is in the Navy, and comments on how they are very highly regarded whenever doing international games.

JTF2. Most ***ass guys on the planet.

"The Canadians are coming!!", you hear that you better fear for God. Canadians come in and destroy.

 

[Yemack]

I think this is a pretty good pre game analysis aside from the torino mention, no way this team has showed even a touch of what ailed that squad.

It's not the same but there was something peculiar about that sloppiness. Last time I felt that feeling was when team Canada played in Torino.

Dont dwell on it too much. My post is not meant to be taken too seriously. Also I believe the leadership in canadian locker room and the coaching staff will do good job getting them prepared to best of their ability. And when things dont go well, they will adjust accordingly.

Basically I just had to write something negative about team Canada so it's something I mentioned it.

 

[Scandale du Jour]

Who ****ing cares about the Armed Forces? Let's stick to hockey...

 

[Kitchener Boy]

Canadians and Russians should be allies. We have a common middle eastern enemy.

We've stood together before. Protect each other, you have your territory, we have ours. Don't **** with us, we don't **** with you. We should be friends rather than enemies.

Except we aren't.

Go Canada crush the Russians.

 

[snipes]

Except we aren't.

Go Canada crush the Russians.

They are the enemy right now. Lets ****ing go.

Cannot wait!

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

Who ****ing cares about the Armed Forces? Let's stick to hockey...

Yes, OMG, thank you.

It's Canada vs Russia in ice hockey. I like discussing politics but this isn't the place for it.

 

[Yemack]

Who ****ing cares about the Armed Forces? Let's stick to hockey...

Bruised ego must be compensated.

During past international games, I've seen some digs at Canada here how Russia has more nuclear submarines and what not.

 

[jj cale]

It's not the same but there was something peculiar about that sloppiness. Last time I felt that feeling was when team Canada played in Torino.

Dont dwell on it too much. My post is not meant to be taken too seriously. Also I believe the leadership in canadian locker room and the coaching staff will do good job getting them prepared to best of their ability. And when things dont go well, they will adjust accordingly.

Basically I just had to write something negative about team Canada so it's something I mentioned it.

Oh, i won't dwell on it, just thought it was curious it was mentioned in regards to the play of this team which I do not think has been any more sloppy then say the 2010 team was. Thought this team being mentioned in the same breath as the Torino trainwreck was the one thing that was off on your post.

Should be a good game, i am expecting a close one.

 

[snipes]

Passions will override Reason for the next bit. Let yourself escape in sports.

We'll return to the real world when this is done. Lets celebrate sport together.