WC SF: May 14 GDT - Sweden vs. Czech Republic

[Riddarn]

Damn, if only Weinhandl had tipped in that shot.

What if Zetterberg had scored on his rush in the OT.

Oh well. Tomorrow Russia will pay for the loss in the EHT finals.

 

[Sotnos]

this thread got unstickyed some fast


buh bye sweden

Predatore is always right on top of these things and unstickies the thread when the game is done. Don't give him **** for it.

 

[Art Vandelay]

Oh and you dont have half of yours ..stop whining already and get ready for bronze ..which i hope you lose .

Who has whined, we have Zetterberg, Alfredsson, Axelsson, Bäckman, Jönsson, Norström from the world cup team.

And the Sedins and Lundqvist who didnt play..

 

[Robertsson 4-ever]

Oh and you dont have half of yours ..stop whining already and get ready for bronze ..which i hope you lose .

Whining? He's just stating facts.

I'm proud of Sweden's performance in this tournament, and it shows we have some offensive depth. We can produce without some of our best offensive players.

Aside of Zetterberg, I think the twins had another good performance, although they didn't recieve that much ice-time. Nice to see Sweden use all their lines though, helped the team to be fresh in the end.

 

[Riddarn]

Who has whined, we have Zetterberg, Alfredsson, Axelsson, Bäckman, Jönsson, Norström from the world cup team.

And the Sedins and Lundqvist who didnt play..

PÃ¥hlsson?

 

[Art Vandelay]

Canada:
Brodeur, Luongo, Jovanovski, Hannan, Redden, Regehr, Doan, Draper, Gagne, Heatley, Maltby, Marleau, Morrow, Smyth, Thornton.

Hmm, i was wrong, Canada have 15/23 World Cup players on their team = 65%. (not half as i previously stated.)

 

[Art Vandelay]

PÃ¥hlsson?

Yup he was in, missed him.

 

[BigE]

A friend just pointed me here. I don't have to read what was said, all I have to do is look at the name involved. This Captain Leaf dude needs a swift kick in the ass. He doesn't represent the majority of Canadians; he's just one bad apple and everybody has a few of them.

Congrats to the Czechs on their victory. Also, congrats to the Ruskies and the Swedes on a well-played out tournament so far.

Here's a warning to all my fellow Canadians, lead by example and have some class.

 

[Sotnos]

Everyone take a deep breath.

Things are being handled, try to keep it civilized please.

 

[Art Vandelay]

Yeah especially since in the post that started it all I was just happy that the guys stepped it up a bit and the fact that there may be some kind of "life" after the Sundin/Forsberg era. But I guess it was insulting.

Riddarn showing a bit of optimism, can`t be

 

[Tricolore#20]

It's been amazing how every game in this final round have been exciting as hell. All of them were one goal games, and the sheer drama they have created will certainly be memorable in years to come.

It's a shame that the NHL has tarnished the name of hockey, when the great action from this year's tournament has continued to show us why hockey is the greatest sport in the world.

 

[BigE]

I don't know what the sentiment is in Sweden at this time but I have to say I was pretty impressed with a couple Swedes this tournament.

The Sedin twins seem to finally be coming of age and that's fantastic news for Swedish hockey. I was also surprised with the gritty play of Johan Hedstrom - for a guy that up and left during Anahiem's playoff run two years ago, he showed a lot of grit.

 

[Riddarn]

Riddarn showing a bit of optimism, can`t be

Well there's a time for everything. I'm in a good mood, despite the loss tonight.

If you want to be optimistic about something, check out the SEL rosters for this year. With a bit of luck, some migrations of players to the NHL/AHL and the retirement of the players born 1970-1973, I think we can see the long awaited "baby boom" of the SEL quite soon. I think the SEL is rapidly approaching critical mass. It can't be avoided, though it seems that it's been suspended for a few years by the multitude of finnish players that have been hired to substitute the retirees. It can't go on for ever.

 

[BigE]

It's been amazing how every game in this final round have been exciting as hell. All of them were one goal games, and the sheer drama they have created will certainly be memorable in years to come.

It's a shame that the NHL has tarnished the name of hockey, when the great action from this year's tournament has continued to show us why hockey is the greatest sport in the world.

Well I wouldn't go too far with this one. Anybody who watched the Finland-Latvia snooze fest might beg to differ. Certainly, as you say, the medal round has been great but so were the NHL playoffs last season! That Calgary vs. Tampa series is one I'll never forget...damn Lightning!

 

[mr gib]

A friend just pointed me here. I don't have to read what was said, all I have to do is look at the name involved. This Captain Leaf dude needs a swift kick in the ass. He doesn't represent the majority of Canadians; he's just one bad apple and everybody has a few of them.

Congrats to the Czechs on their victory. Also, congrats to the Ruskies and the Swedes on a well-played out tournament so far.

Here's a warning to all my fellow Canadians, lead by example and have some class.

agreed - don't listen to him - the hockey's been excellent -

 

[Riddarn]

It's been amazing how every game in this final round have been exciting as hell. All of them were one goal games, and the sheer drama they have created will certainly be memorable in years to come.

It's a shame that the NHL has tarnished the name of hockey, when the great action from this year's tournament has continued to show us why hockey is the greatest sport in the world.

Yeah it's sad that business has become more important than the game. It's a damn shame. I also wish that the IIHF and NHL cooperated more, or that they will cooperate more in the future. I guess it's too much to hope for that the NHL would shorten the season in time for the NHL:ers to make it to the World Championships every year, but it sure would be nice. It would be an acknowledgement for the fact that the sport has grown and matured even outside North America.

 

[Art Vandelay]

Well there's a time for everything. I'm in a good mood, despite the loss tonight.

If you want to be optimistic about something, check out the SEL rosters for this year. With a bit of luck, some migrations of players to the NHL/AHL and the retirement of the players born 1970-1973, I think we can see the long awaited "baby boom" of the SEL quite soon. I think the SEL is rapidly approaching critical mass. It can't be avoided, though it seems that it's been suspended for a few years by the multitude of finnish players that have been hired to substitute the retirees. It can't go on for ever.

What a word to use , As for a "baby boom" (Magnus Uggla rocks BTW), it would sure be good, next season would probably be a good point to start it, if the SHL finally get their act together and expand the leauge.

 

[Epsilon]

As a Red Wings fan I must say I haven't been as excited about a prospect as I am about Nik Kronwall in a long time. Anyone think he might take a slot in the post-tournament all-star team?

 

[Predatore]

As a Red Wings fan I must say I haven't been as excited about a prospect as I am about Nik Kronwall in a long time. Anyone think he might take a slot in the post-tournament all-star team?

I think he is a lock actually, guess we will know tomorrow.

 

[Vikke]

As a Red Wings fan I must say I haven't been as excited about a prospect as I am about Nik Kronwall in a long time. Anyone think he might take a slot in the post-tournament all-star team?

Yeah, I've not seen a single D-man that's been as consistant and high-levelled as Kronwall. In my opinion he's the best D-man of the tournament.

 

[Kiefer]

As a Red Wings fan I must say I haven't been as excited about a prospect as I am about Nik Kronwall in a long time. Anyone think he might take a slot in the post-tournament all-star team?

I do. But I haven't seen all games, so I guess I'm a bit biased

 

[Karlsson]

Good fighting into the end by the swedes, particularly in pk by Jönsson & co. BTW congrats to the czechs

 

[Robertsson 4-ever]

I guess it's too much to hope for that the NHL would shorten the season in time for the NHL:ers to make it to the World Championships every year, but it sure would be nice.

Agreed, it would be nice. BUT, I think it's a little to often for the best to meet every year. It has to have some status, and then a tourney every other year is perfect IMO. As it is now, with NHLers in World Cup and the Olympics (although the time for the tournaments maybe aint the best).

 

[Epsilon]

I'd guess Lubomir Vishnovsky will be on the all-star team as well. That would mean no defensemen from either of the finalists, but I don't think there's really anyone worthy there. Unless they decide to go with Jovonovski.

 

[Robertsson 4-ever]

As a Red Wings fan I must say I haven't been as excited about a prospect as I am about Nik Kronwall in a long time. Anyone think he might take a slot in the post-tournament all-star team?

I'm also impressed with Kronwall. Today was the first time he was in a little trouble though, but he solved most of the situations. A star defenseman for Sweden for sure.