World Cup: Aug 31 GDT - USA vs. Canada

[Vic Rattlehead*]

a 5-0 romp by the US.

I can't wait to quote this post tomorrow. No way will either team win by such a score. Only a child would predict this.

 

[nomorekids]

I can't wait to quote this post tomorrow. No way will either team win by such a score. Only a child would predict this.

5 - 2 Canada

Heatley (2) Richards , Sakic , Jovo

Amonte , Drury

Canada 5 - USA 1

Iginla (2) - Richards - Niedermayer - Gagné

Gomez

 

[Burke's Evil Spirit]

Lemieux-Sakic-Iginla
Smyth-Lecavalier-Heatley
Gagné-Richards-St-Louis
Marleau-Draper-Maltby
Morrow-Thornton-Doan

Redden-Jovanovski
Regehr-Niedermayer
Brewer-Foote
Bouwmeester-Hannan

I approve

Can Maltby play RW? I didn't think he could...

 

[Vic Rattlehead*]

...

Exactly, none of those were five goal differences.

 

[nomorekids]

Exactly, none of those were five goal differences.

just 4 and 3

the point is...you can't single reilly out for predicting a blowout..when others are doing it to...just..the other way

 

[gohabsgo2010]

Thornton can't handle the puck for **** so far. Also seemed disinterested, even if he was "better" against the Slovaks. He doesn't seem so far like he knows a damn thing about playing your heart out for your country. Maybe he's battling something (physically... mentally?), but if he is then he really shouldn't be playing.

I like the practice lines, just sub Doan for Maltby, and J-Bo for Jovo and Canada's set for a 3-1 win. Gagne, Lecavalier(who's been great!), and Draper get the goals.

 

[Bud The Spud*]

3-1 Canada

 

[Reilly311]

the point is...you can't single reilly out for predicting a blowout..when others are doing it to...just..the other way

WOW! People with brains DO exsist on this board!

 

[Knucklez]

I can't wait to watch hockey again! Especially Canada vs USA, it doesn't get any better

btw, anybody know where I can find pics of Team Canada in practice, or in the exhibition games? I need to make an avatar for the tourny

Go Canada Go!

 

[nomorekids]

WOW! People with brains DO exsist on this board!

yeah, i'm pretty much the roots that hold this board in place

 

[Bill McNeal]

Considering I absolutely suck at predictions, I predict this:

The game will be scrapped for a tennis match between Chris Chelios and Shane Doan.

You heard it here first.

 

[MLH]

I can't wait to quote this post tomorrow. No way will either team win by such a score. Only a child would predict this.

Reminds me of the criticism I received when I predicted Tampa would sweep the Habs...

Predictions are merely that, a child can be just as accurate as the most informed poster here.

 

[rulin]

3-2, or maybe 4-2 Canada, with the fourth being an empty netter.

 

[Papa Smurf]

10-0 CANADA! IT WILL BE A BLOW OUT!!!! IT WON'T EVEN BE FUNNY!!!!!! BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!
























I Changed my mind, 2-1 Canada. But both teams will play very solid and it will be a great game.

 

[Sotnos]

Since Joe might be sitting

You know, you had me thinking you were talking about Sakic, I read that article thinking he was hurt or something.

 

[Sec of Partying Down]

4-0 Canada
2 Iginla, Heatley, Sakic

Blowout it will not be...so I am not a child but a budding tween. SCREW YOU.

 

[Papa Smurf]

Reminds me of the criticism I received when I predicted Tampa would sweep the Habs...

Predictions are merely that, a child can be just as accurate as the most informed poster here.

But what if those predictions are made soely for the purpose being hateful?

 

[eSabre]

United States 5, Canada 4 (OT)

CAN: Iginla 2, St. Louis, Sakic
USA: Hull, Leetch, Amonte, Guerin, Drury (GW)

 

[Sotnos]

But what if those predictions are made soely for the purpose being hateful?

If you think that's the case, you need to report it and let the mods make a decision about it. Griping about it in the thread and attacking other posters only gets the gripers and attackers in trouble.

Friendly advice

 

[MLH]

But what if those predictions are made soely for the purpose being hateful?

A "hateful" prediction? Now I've heard it all...

 

[Hockeymom67]

3-2, or maybe 4-2 Canada, with the fourth being an empty netter.

I agree with you there and I will be there to see it all happen.
Go Canada Go !!!

 

[dw2927]

Just for even-ness (if that's even a word)...

I think Canada will win fairly big, pulling away in the 3rd...If Modano and Tkachuk don't have it cranked up by now, I don't see who will be doing the scoring for the USA...i'll go with a 3-0 Canuck win.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Just for even-ness (if that's even a word)...

I think Canada will win fairly big, pulling away in the 3rd...If Modano and Tkachuk don't have it cranked up by now, I don't see who will be doing the scoring for the USA...i'll go with a 3-0 Canuck win.

You don't know who will be doing the scoring? How about pick your poison? Scoring isn't the issue for the U.S.-it's whether the defense can hold and inexperienced goaltending.

 

[Sotnos]

You don't know who will be doing the scoring? How about pick your poison? Scoring isn't the issue for the U.S.-it's whether the defense can hold and inexperienced goaltending.

I'd have to agree. I'm more impressed with the U.S. forwards than I thought I'd be (and that's saying a LOT, trust me). I was also happy with how Esche's performance the other night sounded, it'll be nice to actually see it and judge for myself, though.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I'd have to agree. I'm more impressed with the U.S. forwards than I thought I'd be (and that's saying a LOT, trust me). I was also happy with how Esche's performance the other night sounded, it'll be nice to actually see it and judge for myself, though.

Too much has been made over the U.S. team's age, when the focus should be on the skill level and chemistry. The goaltending is a question mark, but Esche and DiPietro have both looked sharp. As for the defense, as long as we don't get bogged down in the defensive zone we'll be fine.