re: Olympic Hockey

well they got hockey on to bad its bitches on skates

USA doesn't play until tuesday at 3

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Crosby

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You really don't like him huh?

Any specific reason why? I mean, I have a reason because he plays for the Penguins. Is that yours too?

I didnt think they changed rules for anything, including rink size.

If they changed the rink size to NHL standards it will be slower. I was saying they had to widen and make the rink longer. I know the trapezoid isnt there either, so goalies will roam more. I wonder what NHL officials will be used, they generally call it very tight, but all Olympic games are called that way generally.

That is what I have been saying. If the NHL rink was used the game would be slower. The NHL Rink to put into historical terms NHL terms.

Old Boston Garden had smaller rink=NHL
NHL Regulation Rink=Olympic rink

how so? id expect a faster paced game with a smaller rink. With a bigger rink there is more room for just playing a slower possession style and not have the action forced on you.

Thats why i think using an NHL size rink these games will be great, id expect faster paced game and more hitting

With a smaller rink you cant get any skating room. That is why teams like the Oilers and Cannucks of the 80's-90's loved 4 on 4 they had skaters and room. Bigger size more room to skate.

And for my old Boston Garden Comparison, the Bruins rink was smaller than regualtion NHL rinks but was grandfathered in.

I think it has a chance to really take off this year as far as popularity. This is the first time it's been in HD on such a wide scale and of all the sports, hockey benefits the most from HD. There's always at least one surprise team; I think it's a safe bet that Canada, Russia, or Sweden won't medal. I expect Canada to find it's way into the gold medal game; they've got the most talent and home ice. I'd love to see a Russia/Canada final, but I just have a feeling it won't happen. The U.S. has no chance if Miller can't get it together. If he plays like he did earlier this season, they definitely can make some noise, but it's an uphill battle.

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Well, Miller played well tonight against the Sharks so maybe that'll get him out of the slump

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Steve Mason (in a basically season-long slump) played well against the Sharks (what's been up with them, lately?) the other day, and proceeded to let up 4 the next game, so...

I wonder how much Mario paid Bettman to rig the lottery for Crosby?

I mean Pittsburgh was leaving, the people didnt care, and Mario was going bankrupt.