The Olympic Ranger Thread

[Fitzy]

To me, that roster is not far off from Canada's, at all.

Interesting to see Callahan in that big a role, I think lines 2 and 3 are probably mixed.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Really like the idea of a McD-Carlson pairing.

 

[we want cup]

Really like the idea of a McD-Carlson pairing.

That's a pairing that should be able to contribute well at both ends. Size, skating, good shots... hard to identify a major weakness there.

 

[The Gloaming]

What is Callahan doing anywhere but the fourth line?

I see he will be playing the role of Craig Adams.

 

[Levitate]

Not really a big fan of Carlson but he should be fine paired with McDonagh

 

[YetAnotherNorwegian]

Are the Olympics over yet? Hopefully this is the last time the NHL sends their players to the Olympics.

Would you like some cheese with that whine?

 

[JESSEWENEEDTOCOOK]

USA lines at practice this morning:

JVR - Pavelski - Kessel
Parise - Backes - Callahan
Pacioretty - Kesler - Kane
Brown - Stastny - Oshie
Wheeler/Stepan

Suter - Shattenkirk
McDonagh - Carlson
Martin - Orpik
Fowler - Faulk

Miller also hinted to start.

I could take one of Martin/Orpik over one of Fowler/Faulk.

But both?

**** you, Bylsma.

 

[The Gloaming]

I could take one of Martin/Orpik over one of Fowler/Faulk.

But both?

**** you, Bylsma.

This. How the **** is Orpik playing over Faulk or Fowler? Martin I'm ok with. Kinda.

Brooks Orpik can only play defense by clutching and grabbing.

 

[AHB*]

This. How the **** is Orpik playing over Faulk or Fowler? Martin I'm ok with. Kinda.

Brooks Orpik can only play defense by clutching and grabbing.

Yup. Martin is good though. He's struggled with injuries, but he's a top notch D-Man. Orpik on the other hand, shouldn't be sniffing this team, let alone the ice.

 

[Wolfy*]

Games with Rangers in the lineup, guess you need some days off to watch them live
Starting times are ET.

Preliminary round

Wed 12, Czech Rep. vs Sweden, 12:00 pm

Thu 13, Slovakia vs USA, 7:30 am

Thu 13, Canada vs Norway, 12:00 pm

Fri 14, Sweden vs Switzerland, 7:30 am

Fri 14, Canada vs Austria, 12:00 pm

Fri 14, Norway vs Finland, 12:00 pm

Sat 15, USA vs Russia, 7:30 am

Sat 15, Sweden vs Latvia, 12:00 pm

Sun 16, Austria vs Norway, 3:00 am

Sun 16, Slovenia vs USA, 7:30 am

Sun 16, Finland vs Canada, 12:00 pm

 

[Fitzy]

Hank should get the game vs Latvia off, but you never know.

 

[gary laser eyes]

Here's the full preliminary round schedule with the TV station it's on in the U.S.

[table="head;width=500"]Date|Game|Time (ET)|Live TV
Wed, Feb. 12|Czech Republic vs. Sweden|12 p.m.|USA
Wed, Feb. 12|Latvia vs. Switzerland|12 p.m.|MSNBC
Thu, Feb. 13|Finland vs. Austria|3 a.m.|NBCSN
Thu, Feb. 13|Russia vs. Slovenia|7:30 a.m.|MSNBC
Thu, Feb. 13|Slovakia vs. United States|7:30 a.m.|NBCSN
Thu, Feb. 13|Canada vs. Norway|12 p.m.|USA
Fri, Feb. 14|Czech Republic vs. Latvia|3 a.m.|MSNBC
Fri, Feb. 14|Sweden vs. Switzerland|7:30 a.m.|NBCSN
Fri, Feb. 14|Canada vs. Austria|12 p.m.|USA
Fri, Feb. 14|Norway vs. Finland|12 p.m.|MSNBC
Sat, Feb. 15|Slovakia vs. Slovenia|3 a.m.|MSNBC
Sat, Feb. 15|United States vs. Russia|7:30 a.m.|NBCSN
Sat, Feb. 15|Switzerland vs. Czech Republic|12 p.m.|NBCSN
Sat, Feb. 15|Sweden vs. Latvia|12 p.m.|USA
Sun, Feb. 16|Austria vs. Norway|3 a.m.|USA
Sun, Feb. 16|Russia vs. Slovakia|7:30 a.m.|USA
Sun, Feb. 16|Slovenia vs. United States|7:30 a.m.|NBCSN
Sun, Feb. 16|Finland vs. Canada|12 p.m.|USA
[/table]

 

[SnowblindNYR]

BTW, if I hear another pundit say Soshi, I will put a hole through my TV. I know that ENGLISH grammar says that a "ch" preceding an "i" is pronounced "sh" (unless there's an e afterwards), but Sochi is not located in an english speaking country. It's pronounced Sochi (in fact it's actually pronounced Sawchi, but I'll give english speakers a break there).

 

[Miller Time NYR]

Is Orpik being fitted with some sort of counting mechanism? Turnstiles usually have something to keep track of how many people pass by them right...

 

[The Gloaming]

Here's the full preliminary round schedule with the TV station it's on in the U.S.

[table="head;width=500"]Date|Game|Time (ET)|Live TV
Wed, Feb. 12|Czech Republic vs. Sweden|12 p.m.|USA
Wed, Feb. 12|Latvia vs. Switzerland|12 p.m.|MSNBC
Thu, Feb. 13|Finland vs. Austria|3 a.m.|NBCSN
Thu, Feb. 13|Russia vs. Slovenia|7:30 a.m.|MSNBC
Thu, Feb. 13|Slovakia vs. United States|7:30 a.m.|NBCSN
Thu, Feb. 13|Canada vs. Norway|12 p.m.|USA
Fri, Feb. 14|Czech Republic vs. Latvia|3 a.m.|MSNBC
Fri, Feb. 14|Sweden vs. Switzerland|7:30 a.m.|NBCSN
Fri, Feb. 14|Canada vs. Austria|12 p.m.|USA
Fri, Feb. 14|Norway vs. Finland|12 p.m.|MSNBC
Sat, Feb. 15|Slovakia vs. Slovenia|3 a.m.|MSNBC
Sat, Feb. 15|United States vs. Russia|7:30 a.m.|NBCSN
Sat, Feb. 15|Switzerland vs. Czech Republic|12 p.m.|NBCSN
Sat, Feb. 15|Sweden vs. Latvia|12 p.m.|USA
Sun, Feb. 16|Austria vs. Norway|3 a.m.|USA
Sun, Feb. 16|Russia vs. Slovakia|7:30 a.m.|USA
Sun, Feb. 16|Slovenia vs. United States|7:30 a.m.|NBCSN
Sun, Feb. 16|Finland vs. Canada|12 p.m.|USA
[/table]

Good table, thanks.

 

[Callagraves]

USA lines at practice this morning:

JVR - Pavelski - Kessel
Parise - Backes - Callahan
Pacioretty - Kesler - Kane
Brown - Stastny - Oshie
Wheeler/Stepan

Suter - Shattenkirk
McDonagh - Carlson
Martin - Orpik
Fowler - Faulk

Miller also hinted to start.

I find this quite exciting.

 

[mike14]

BTW, if I hear another pundit say Soshi, I will put a hole through my TV. I know that ENGLISH grammar says that a "ch" preceding an "i" is pronounced "sh" (unless there's an e afterwards), but Sochi is not located in an english speaking country. It's pronounced Sochi (in fact it's actually pronounced Sawchi, but I'll give english speakers a break there).

soshi... enjoy the new TV

 

[KingsKnight]

Hey all, I made some Team USA avatars for the Main Olympics Thread. Anyone and everyone can use them. Here's McDonagh, Callahan, and Stepan for anyone interested:

 

[Raspewtin]

The fact that Orpik has a spot, at all, is ****ing disgraceful.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

BTW, if I hear another pundit say Soshi, I will put a hole through my TV. I know that ENGLISH grammar says that a "ch" preceding an "i" is pronounced "sh" (unless there's an e afterwards), but Sochi is not located in an english speaking country. It's pronounced Sochi (in fact it's actually pronounced Sawchi, but I'll give english speakers a break there).

Better than my friend that thinks he's so innovative and culturally perfect. He goes "it's actually pronounced like sock-eye". :

 

[The Gloaming]

Parise-Backes-Callahan
Brown-Kesler-Kane
Kessel-Pavelski-van Riemsdyk
Pacioretty-Stastny-Oshie

Martin-Suter
Orpik-Carlson
Shattenkirk-McDonagh
Fowler-Faulk

These are the lines from the third practice. **** you Bylsma.

What the mother**** is this? Suter and McD on the right? McD on the third pair? Martin on the first? Orpik on the second?
And lol at Callahan on the first line. This is Olympic ice. Grinding it out should not be the main priority. I can see why penguins fans hate this guy. What a joke.

 

[Infinitum Vitae*]

Parise-Backes-Callahan
Brown-Kesler-Kane
Kessel-Pavelski-van Riemsdyk
Pacioretty-Stastny-Oshie

Martin-Suter
Orpik-Carlson
Shattenkirk-McDonagh
Fowler-Faulk

These are the lines from the third practice. **** you Bylsma.

What the mother**** is this? Suter and McD on the right? McD on the third pair? Martin on the first? Orpik on the second?
And lol at Callahan on the first line. This is Olympic ice. Grinding it out should not be the main priority. I can see why penguins fans hate this guy. What a joke.

Team USA is going to get *******ed with these lines and pairings... go Norway!

 

[Fitzy]

We're cussing out a guy who hasn't coached the first game yet. He's experimenting. I can't imagine what the reaction in 1980 would have been when Rizzo was named captain.

 

[HatTrick Swayze]

Nice to see te US is still playing a wild game of musical chairs the day before game 1.

 

[Placid]

Nice to see te US is still playing a wild game of musical chairs the day before game 1.

Its all to confuse their opponents