Why hasn’t this thread been locked yet? Just some random dude spouting nonsense, referring to the past, then wants people to ignore history and look forward, then say something obnoxious about other countries and their players, while at the same type hyping “his own”, now that they’re, for once, a bit relevant.
Good for Finland that they have some players winning a Stanley Cup or two. And good for you OP, you really played your part in them winning it, you should feel proud!
When was i referring to the past?
Winning gold medals before are something historical and fine. But if those players in their primes wont participate in a upcoming tournament. How does that then become relevant? Because was i talking about a prime Lidas or a Prime Jagr? Or will they play 2026?
I mean if that isn't ego boosting or being soft? What is?
How am i hyping Finnish players more than some others? Did you miss Drai, Pastrnak, Russian goalies and so on? Is there no room to have different opinions? And why do you get so provoked?
If anything you guys are laughable. Getting annoyed of others dreaming of success and comparing different nations strengths and weaknesses. Like you guys are entitled to be on high horses but no one else? Get over yourself dude. I'm not the one generalizing nationalities in here. I'm judging others takes, just like you do.
And the irony in you mocking others when first questioning the thread. While not contributing with anything or your own takes. Who's the random dude? Both, or just me?
Do you see Canadians mention Gretzky or Lemieux? I don't, not in here. Do they mention a player who was hot a couple of years ago perhaps but not today, like say Tavares or someone? No, haven't seen that either.
There is a big difference. But perhaps you aren't observant enough to recognize it.
Last but not least, are you seriously stating that Russia have been more successful in the olympics than say... Finland or Sweden? I mean people are hyping up Ovie and Malkin who clearly are past their Prime and they haven't won a single Olympic medal if i stand correct? So how in the actual h*ll do you think i'm hyping up the Finns more than others when i've clearly stated that i rank them 1. Canada. 2. US. Finland/Sweden at third.
I just dont share the opinion that Russia has a team on Swedens nor Finlands level. Weakest Dcore and weakest centers. By a big margin as well. Why is that controversial? If you have another take, shoot. Who gives a actual f*ck if we have different opinions? Or if my take is in minority?
I mean at the end of the day. What is this site supposed to be then? You can't talk about politics? What are we supposed to debate then? Or should everyone just agree with you personal takes to make you satisfied and happy?