Olympics: USA Roster Discussion (Roster in post 1)
- Thread starter AmericanDream
- Start date
-
Xenforo Cloud will be upgrading us to version 2.3.5 on March 3rd at 12 AM GMT. This version has increased stability and fixes several bugs. We expect downtime for the duration of the update. The admin team will continue to work on existing issues, templates and upgrade all necessary available addons to minimize impact of this new version. Click Here for Updates
Another US vs. Slovakia matchup, play-offs this time. It's doable for Slovaks. Slovaks always play better when they're supposed to lose, not win. Interesting observation was made about the first game, where the US supposedly refused to play as if they were the favorites to win the game (although they most likely were), which threw Slovaks off their game plan. Will be interesting to see who will usurp the role of the underdog for themselves the next time around. 
SanDogBrewin
Righteous bucks!
Another US vs. Slovakia matchup, play-offs this time. It's doable for Slovaks. Slovaks always play better when they're supposed to lose, not win. Interesting observation was made about the first game, where the US supposedly refused to play as if they were the favorites to win the game (although they most likely were), which threw Slovaks off their game plan. Will be interesting to see who will usurp the role of the underdog for themselves the next time around.
That is silly. Makes no sense that US players would play any other way but hard and to win.
But that's what happened, and the US were apparently successful in doing so. The Slovak strategy in the first game was built precisely on what you're saying, and when those expectations turned out to be wrong, the Slovaks were caught off guard.
They wanted to win but I did notice several times they pulled the Peter Laviolette with the Slovak trap and just sat behind the goal. Slovaks wanted to counter and Americans made them come out a couple times
Chimpradamus
Registered User
That was an awesome read, thank you. I actually got a little teared up from some of them.
Lol. You must have a really high quality on your beer leagues in NA.
SanDogBrewin
Righteous bucks!
That is coaching. Like having Bourque, who hasn’t created any offense, out late in periods. Effort along with hustle has been there for the US. Passing has been atrocious mist of the time. Finishing has been bad as well.
In pre-game interviews, Slovaks are saying they're now ready for that shtick that took them by surprise in the first game, so the US will need to come up with a different trick in the play-off game.
Face-offs might be the key, really: Slovaks lost them like 24% to 76% in the first game, which is unacceptable on this level.
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
well, after all of our hours of debating this roster, late nights discussing this team, tonight is the night!!! lol....j/k, but still going to watch and cheer them on...at least like to see them win 1 and get to a potential medal game.
SanDogBrewin
Righteous bucks!
Definitely going to tune in. Hope the kids, Donato Terry and Greenway, perform well.
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
William H Bonney
Registered User
Not enthused about Granato leaving the forward lines as is, but I hope the decision proves correct.
William H Bonney
Registered User
He's dressed. Why bother giving Borgen a chance when Wiz has played 13 shifts in 3 games for a grand total of 10 minutes and 46 seconds (2:51, 3:49, 4:06)? Clearly no possible upgrade to be had at all.
That's totally ridiculous.
Good 'beer league' teams would downright be curb-stomped by even Great Britain teams. Most players in GB are ex-CHL/NCAA guys who are currently ECHL level.
William H Bonney
Registered User
Zapolski looks shaky.
US has missed more wide open nets this tournament than they’ve scored goals. Is that good?
US has missed more wide open nets this tournament than they’ve scored goals. Is that good?
SanDogBrewin
Righteous bucks!
This roster is a total joke.
USA Hockey should feel disgraced by this, they had a chance to bring their top Junior/NCAA guys over mixed with the Terry,Donato,Greenway, Borgen college core over there already and the best vets on team for the room.
Having retired players and old washed up bums is a disgrace. I have no doubt the younger style team would be CRUSHING these guys.
USA Hockey should feel disgraced by this, they had a chance to bring their top Junior/NCAA guys over mixed with the Terry,Donato,Greenway, Borgen college core over there already and the best vets on team for the room.
Having retired players and old washed up bums is a disgrace. I have no doubt the younger style team would be CRUSHING these guys.
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
Is that because other than the Donato Terry Arcobello line none of the forwards look dangerous?
AmericanDream
Thank you Elon!
yeah, that might be it lol!
Greenway has made a few nice plays out there especially the pass that Bourque missed on..
