Did the US just miss out on the Olympic Gold?

[HSF]

funny way of spelling Canada

 

[Djp]

I mean.....there's still going to be hockey played during the Olympics, even if the NHL doesn't bother going.

Same as last time.

IOC just suspends the games or they suspend some events in it.

 

[Dolemite]

Looking at their roster; I am more impressed by them then Canada. Up and coming players both on D and upfront. Already young superstar talent.

Dont be surprised if there’s a N American tournament

 

[Auston Marlander]

Unlikely
Also it isn't confirmed yet that NHLers aren't going

I'd put $20 down on them not going. I see no way they can make it happen without shortening the season.

 

[jellybeans]

We'll never know but one thing for sure we're missing the best of the best hockey.

 

[KrisLetAngry]

Always the same song. Fun fact is Finland has medalled more than Sweden, Russia, Czechs and USA since the 80`s. USA has 2 medals - Finland 6. Add to that, this year we would have the best offense weve ever had. In tournaments, Finlands result is always better than its parts. We always overachive. Now we have 5 2-way C:s on the team. Our defense suck behind Heiskanen,Lindell and Hakanpää, but our 200ft forwards make up for it some. On PP1 we have Barkov, Rantanen, Aho, Laine and Heiskanen.

Laine-Barkov-Rantanen
Teräväinen - Aho - Puljujärvi
Granlund - Hintz - Kapanen
Donskoi - Lundell - Kakko

Kotkaniemi, Tolvanen, Luostarinen, Lehkonen, Armia

Let me be clear my post was not meant to be a slight against Finland.

Specifically discussing gold medals.

 

[Jorma Heart]

I was going to say that Finland missed their best change ever, but they are actually still one of the contenders, like top 2 or something. This is Russias gold to lose. Too bad that no one gives a rats ass.

 

[Rubi]

The USA hasn't won an Olympic Ice Hockey gold medal in 42 years. In fact they have only won gold two times (1960 & 1980)... both times when the games were in the USA.
I'd say the odds are stacked against them.
BTW, in the last 4 Olympics where NHL players participated(2002, 2006, 2010, 2014), Canada won gold 3 times.

 

[jonlin]

I was going to say that Finland missed their best change ever, but they are actually still one of the contenders, like top 2 or something. This is Russias gold to lose. Too bad that no one gives a rats ass.

Yeah well, without NHL participation this is just anothe MEH Skoda-cup.

 

[jonlin]

The USA hasn't won an Olympic Ice Hockey gold medal in 42 years. In fact they have only won gold two times (1960 & 1980)... both times when the games were in the USA.
I'd say the odds are stacked against them.
BTW, in the last 4 Olympics where NHL players participated(2002, 2006, 2010, 2014), Canada won gold 3 times.

In hockey when there is a best-on-best, the gold is always Canada`s to loose.

 

[JustaFinnishGuy]

No. On the international stage, USA winning is one of the things you don't expect until it happens.
It hasn't happened in quite a while.

 

[Marioesque]

I was going to say that Finland missed their best change ever, but they are actually still one of the contenders, like top 2 or something. This is Russias gold to lose. Too bad that no one gives a rats ass.

If anything, Finlands chances got even better. Canada is less of a threat now, what even is their backup plan? Spengler cup team? I was expecting the same finals as Sochi but I don't think Canada gets there. Just diminishes the value, world championships will be tougher competition than the olympics this year

 

[Sasha Orlov]

Canada's forwards would have roasted them and Price would be a wall

 

[Deplorable Lenny]

I love it when Canada wins gold, but I dislike the Olympics personally. I love watching NHL though.

Here here!

 

[Kurtz]

Not enough top-shelf offensive firepower from the Americans, especially without Eichel.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Yes and it's a damn shame. Talk your shit Canada. You were finna catch deez hands because you think a globetrotters offense can better the structure and defense the United States would've pulled out on you.


Would've gone down harder than TBL vs CBJ with the boys slamming doors on the bench after getting dunked on by Kane

BET

 

[JackSlater]

I'm not sure that USA's chances decrease massively if NHLers don't go. Of course it means..... significantly less.

 

[Sensators]

I think any of the top5 could take it, I would have it
Canada
Finland usa
Sweden Russia.
I think centers are very important so that's why I ranked them like this, all really close though.

 

[McFlash97]

McDavid, Crosby, Mackinnon would have made mince meat out of the USA.

Canada's forward group is too powerful to overcome.

 

[Shroud of Orrin]

Anyone saying Canada's D isn't all that needs to give their head a shake. Plenty of experience, defensive acumen, size and offensive punch. It would never be an issue or a reason we didn't win.

Ekblad-Makar
Theodore-Pietrangelo
Rielly-Doughty
Hamilton-Parayko/Burns

 

[Marioesque]

Anyone saying Canada's D isn't all that needs to give their head a shake. Plenty of experience, defensive acumen, size and offensive punch. It would never be an issue or a reason we didn't win.

Ekblad-Makar
Theodore-Pietrangelo
Rielly-Doughty
Hamilton-Parayko/Burns

That would have been the best defense in the games, better than Swedes.

 

[Eisen]

Looking at their roster; I am more impressed by them then Canada. Up and coming players both on D and upfront. Already young superstar talent.

Still have to play the games.

 

[PurpleMouse]

Who is going to beat russian players from KHL?

Germany came quite close the last time around.

 

[Trade]

I was so excited for Guentzel to win best forward, but things are looking grim.

 

[Marioesque]

Without the NHL players I see Russia and Finland as strongest candidates to win, Sweden and Czech following. I can't see how USA and Canada can put together a strong team without any NHL players.