So do you think we should rank Matthews up there with MacKinnon, Crosby, McDavid, Kucherov based on his talent alone? Because I don't. He's a fantastic player, maybe my favorite in the league but he's got to do more before I'm willing to put him up there with those guys.
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So do you think we should rank Matthews up there with MacKinnon, Crosby, McDavid, Kucherov based on his talent alone? Because I don't. He's a fantastic player, maybe my favorite in the league but he's got to do more before I'm willing to put him up there with those guys.
USA is no less than second right now, you are being delusional if you don't think so, the USA is significantly superior to Sweden and Russia. To say they are fourth is an insult. I'm done with you, enjoy your non-medal.
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The Americans haven't won an Olympic tournament since 1980. Swedens defense alone makes them a more dangerous opponent than the Americans. You can repeat yourself as much as you like but it doesn't change the fact that Canada still has the most high end talent in the sport, and has won the last three best on best tournaments. Bet you'd happily trade that World Junior medal for just one Olympic gold during your lifetime. You lost any small amount of credibility you may have had when you tried to argue the Americans Center depth is comparable to Canada's. Utterly embarrassing.
About time you tucked your tail between your legs and ran off.
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No. But Patrick Kane is in the above discussion if your using players like Kucherov and MacKinnon as examples.
A couple of years ago I would've agreed. However Mack and Kuch are certainly pulling away from Kane at this point. Mack also gets the edge for being a C.
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Yup. Kane, like McDavid, pretty much carries his own line. He doesn't have other elite wingers that he consistently plays with. Plus his playoff resume speaks for itself. I'd take him over any of those guys minus McDavid and Crosby. Add in talents like Matthews, Eichel, Johnny Hockey, etc. Yea... US are definitely fine talent wise.
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if the USA wins the next best on best tournament, they are the best right?
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Yes.
Just like Canada was the best in 2014 and 2010 as I’m sure you’ve admitted frequently.
Right?
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I'm fine with that.
The Olympics with NHL participation is all we got after they f***ed up the World Cup.
Strong case to be made, yes. Wouldn't count on that after 2014 and 2016 though.
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Hughes doesn’t look like much. For all his fanfare he doesn’t stand out against the juniors in this tournament. He has good numbers playing in the US but at 5’10” and 170lbs he looks small and overrated in this tournament
Wanted to check on this thread after the Penguins game and was not disappointed with the salt flowing from our neighbors to the north!
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