OT: XXII Olympic Winter Games - Sochi 2014

[Klockis]

Im almost cheering for team Russia now that Nuke made it!

 

[cmwang]

I could even see Nuke forcing his way into the Russian top 6 because Semin was left off. Could be playing next to Malkin or Datsyuk.

 

[Cin]

Nuke next to either of those guys would be such a huge learning experience for him. This kid is destined for greatness.

I think I also may buy his Russian jersey. Been a lonnnnnggg time since I've bought one, but this is just too cool.

 

[piqued]

I could even see Nuke forcing his way into the Russian top 6 because Semin was left off. Could be playing next to Malkin or Datsyuk.

I could see Benn doing the same thing on that somewhat odd roster Canada selected.

 

[TrillMike]

So happy for Jamie.

 

[Troy McClure]

Time to buy a Nichushkin team Russia jersey. Those red ones are the best in the tournament.

 

[Klockis]

Time to buy a Nichushkin team Russia jersey. Those red ones are the best in the tournament.

Err, those are horrible. Just like all the jersey except Sweden (because we didn't change much, not homer on this one).

 

[Troy McClure]

Err, those are horrible. Just like all the jersey except Sweden (because we didn't change much, not homer on this one).

Sorry, my mistake. I meant the white one. That's my favorite.

 

[txomisc]

I'll bet Russia uses this opportunity to hard sell Nichushkin on the KHL.

 

[GreatBritishStarsFan]

I'll bet Russia uses this opportunity to hard sell Nichushkin on the KHL.

Won't work when you've got Malkin and Ovechkin there to say otherwise.

 

[MBTendy]

Won't work when you've got Malkin and Ovechkin there to say otherwise.

And Val would never leave his bestfriends Benn and Seguin

 

[Troy McClure]

Apparently I have to sew the jersey myself. These things aren't for sale anywhere.

 

[CNS]

I had Val #5 in my draft but said he was VERY close to being in that elite top 4 and have only been even more impressed every time I watch the kid play. You guys got yourself a god damn gamer and he's only 18. Congrats Stars fans. You guys are incredibly lucky.

 

[Elysian]

Loui Eriksson made team Sweden

 

[Dr Pepper]

I can't believe Rick Nash and Chris Kunitz are going to Sochi, while Claude Giroux and Martin St. Louis sit at home.

What a joke.

Good to see El Capitan make the cut, though!

And NUKE!!!

 

[Klockis]

Loui Eriksson made team Sweden

That was never in doubt though.

 

[Brand New Stars]

I can't believe Rick Nash and Chris Kunitz are going to Sochi, while Claude Giroux and Martin St. Louis sit at home.

What a joke.

Good to see El Capitan make the cut, though!

And NUKE!!!

Kunitz deserved it in my opinion.

 

[Troy McClure]

I can't believe Rick Nash and Chris Kunitz are going to Sochi, while Claude Giroux and Martin St. Louis sit at home.

I'm not surprised about Giroux. I'd take Thornton and probably even Seguin over him.

 

[RastaRockett]

Kunitz deserved it in my opinion.

I would take Seguin at wing over Kunitz, but that is just my homer opinion.

 

[Klockis]

I would take Seguin at wing over Kunitz, but that is just my homer opinion.

I would take Seguin over Duchene, but that is just my homer opinion.

 

[Dr Pepper]

The Toronto Sun actually had a decent writeup on Seguin, and how he's grown since the trade......I didn't realize this but he's 2nd in the league (and tied for 1st among Canadians) in goals scored on the road.

Think that might have been useful in Russia? Who knows?

 

[Johno]

Apparently I have to sew the jersey myself. These things aren't for sale anywhere.

Yeah they only seem to sell the home/red jerseys

 

[CRSeven]

Hamhuis over Seabrook is just Pejorative Slured. No other way to describe it.

They wanted 4 LHD and 4 RHD.

I'm happy Benn made Team Canada, but I honestly think Seguin should have made it too (over a guy like Nash). Not trying to be a homer, but he can play C and RW, great skater (big ice), and he's one of eight players in the NHL with at least 20 goals and 20 assists.

 

[aloonda*]

They wanted 4 LHD and 4 RHD.

I'm happy Benn made Team Canada, but I honestly think Seguin should have made it too (over a guy like Nash). Not trying to be a homer, but he can play C and RW, great skater (big ice), and he's one of eight players in the NHL with at least 20 goals and 20 assists.

agree
he is a much better player for this kind of tourney than nash or giroux (who would be the competition of snubs)

 

[Ambassador Of Fun]

I wonder if Benn will play every game. Same with Nichushkin I suppose. And Kari

In regards to Benn, I suppose he doesn't seem like a player they would pick to take over there and then not play him. Carter may get the forward scratch? or maybe Nash? Kunitz?