The Olympic Ranger Thread

[Kokoschka]

What do you make of Norway v Finland today(tomorrow morning)?

Do we have what it takes to cause an upset, despite losing one of our most experienced backs yesterday?

In contrast to Austria, you guys actually play defense. You'll need to score at least 3 or 4 goals though, and your goalie needs to be at his best. The Finnish defense is solid, but nothing to brag about really. In addition, I'd think if Finland is going to go without Rask for a game, this is it. I honestly think you could have a shot there.

 

[Placid]

What do you make of Norway v Finland today(tomorrow morning)?

Do we have what it takes to cause an upset, despite losing one of our most experienced backs yesterday?

Finland is traditionally one of the teams we struggle against. While we have a solid defense (now minus Trygg *sigh), its a SLOW defense, and Finland is a fast team.

Unless we are absolutely impeccable in terms of positioning (we wont be), i expect our defense to get undressed multiple times just because of that, never mind that the Finnish players are also very skilled, hehe.

With a little luck, we manage to pot the first one or two goals, which forces the Finns forward and open the ice for countering. Then we have a chance. If we end up trailing, it'll be sooo much harder.

Can also add that with Trygg out, the load on our top pairing is in all likelihood going to get quite a bit worse.

And great save on a breakaway by Hank

And another fantastic save!!

 

[Glennsoe]

Sweden is strugling from the Get go..

Henke have had like 4-6 good saved allready and at least 3 super saves..

Sweden looks shaky

 

[ajdj10]

Is Hags not playing?
Haven't heard his name.
Although probably doesn't help that we have some British feed down here and the commentator is really ****.

 

[Kokoschka]

Sweden seem to have found their game now. Switzerland have a very good team, one shouldn't discount that. I think they'll win vs CZE, tbh.

 

[Jabroni]

Scott Burnside tweeted that Brown is now with Backes and Callahan. Also, Parise is with Kessler and Kane.

 

[BBKers]

Watching Canadian feed on the Swiss Swede game - commentary is pure filth

 

[Lime]

Watching Canadian feed on the Swiss Swede game - commentary is pure filth

Haha, who's commentating? I can't remember who it was when I was watching Swedes and Czechs the other day but these guys just couldn't let go that the Czechs were favoring KHL players. I thought it was a dumb move too but we don't need to hear about it the entire game.

 

[The Gloaming]

Overslept the first period of this one. I can see Hank has been great so far. Losing H. Sedin and Zetterberg blows. Who is replacing Z?

Go Sweden!

 

[Doctyl]

Scott Burnside tweeted that Brown is now with Backes and Callahan. Also, Parise is with Kessler and Kane.

Thank god

 

[The Gloaming]

Scott Burnside tweeted that Brown is now with Backes and Callahan. Also, Parise is with Kessler and Kane.

This I can get behind.

 

[Glennsoe]

Is Hags not playing?
Haven't heard his name.
Although probably doesn't help that we have some British feed down here and the commentator is really ****.

Just saw him on the bench so he's playing - haven't noticed him at all out there..

Just like the first game..

 

[Jabroni]

Those 2 lines sound very balanced. Also, Brown-Backes-Callahan sounds like the ultimate checking line.

 

[member 116805]

Just saw him on the bench so he's playing - haven't noticed him at all out there..

Just like the first game..

Haterrrrrrrrrr!!!111!!!!

 

[Kakko]

Just saw him on the bench so he's playing - haven't noticed him at all out there..

Just like the first game..

Really?

I only saw half of game one, but thought he played great. One of the most noticeable players there

 

[The Gloaming]

Quick is playing vs Russia?

Ryan Miller has similar numbers playing behind the worst defense in the league.

 

[Raspewtin]

Quick is playing vs Russia?

Ryan Miller has similar numbers playing behind the worst defense in the league.

Yeah, I don't get it either.

I'd rather start Miller.

 

[Lime]

Weak call there.

 

[Glennsoe]

Hags is floatin' around out there and trying a backhand once in a while..

Like he does for us - and I like the dude, a lot..

 

[Lime]

How's Loui Eriksson doing this season? I'm kinda finding it hard to get into the NHL this season so aside from some Rangers games I've just been checking scores and keeping up with the news here. Haven't heard much about him at all since the move, but I know Seguin is doing well in Dallas.

 

[Doctyl]

Starting Jim Craig who plays big games over Steve Janaszak who was the better goalie. Abyslma thinks he's Herb Brooks. Looking for the right players not the best players.

 

[Placid]

This is Switzerland vs Hank....lol (or your average Torts game )

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

Yea hank if you could make those impossible saves for us that'll be great

 

[The Gloaming]

Come on Sweden. Time to remember how to score.

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

How's Loui Eriksson doing this season? I'm kinda finding it hard to get into the NHL this season so aside from some Rangers games I've just been checking scores and keeping up with the news here. Haven't heard much about him at all since the move, but I know Seguin is doing well in Dallas.

He had concussion problems for a good part of the season other than that he's been good