I don't know what it is about Team Finland, but I do like watching them play internationally.
- johndewar

Plucky.

Because as an American Hockey Fan there is an air of arrogance when it comes to Canada and Hockey. Its just annoying to hear and deal with. So unless I have players I want to see win gold.. like Richards and Pronger.. then I would root against them just to have some of that arrogance kept in check a bit.
- youarewrong

As a Canadian I dont have that luxury....How Giroux wasnt picked for original team is mind boggling....F Steve Yzerman and the rest of the crew....Obviously I cheer for Canada....its hard sometimes when the political crap gets involved ....

Obviously one of my favorite characters in any show! Loved his trip to the bakery when he shot the kid in the foot - vintage Chrissy!
- BOSS_TWEED

'' Mix the mustard with the relish, it's pretty good Chrissy''

*yawns*

Exactly. I mean, this isn't 1984 and the Berlin Wall is up still.

Rocky, Rambo, and Billy Joel all were responsible for ending that.
- johndewar

Don't forget David Hasselhoff!

After USA I will root for Suomi.

Cannot cheer for Crosby and Kunitz.
- Marc D

very agreed

Yes, because Hockey Canada must make this whole thing seem like selecting a Pope or something.

If they don't take Giroux, I will be rooting for Canada to finish out of the medal round completely because I think the whining and crying afterwards will be hilarious.
- johndewar

Oh...I wouldn't mind if "Crosby's team" flopped.

For what is supposed to be a day as busy as the deadline itself there seems to be very little going on... I remember when Ek had rumors.

For what is supposed to be a day as busy as the deadline itself there seems to be very little going on... I remember when Ek had rumors.
- youarewrong

Owners told the GMs to wait until after the Olympics.
No one wants to pay for the extra two weeks of salary.

For what is supposed to be a day as busy as the deadline itself there seems to be very little going on... I remember when Ek had rumors.
- youarewrong

ek never had rumors just crap burt the dog shat out

Carter played C all his life and shifted to wing. Giroux came up a winger and shifted to C. I don't think it would be very hard for him, although a guy like St. Louis who's played wing all his life would be better than each, given what they need.
- jmatchett383

There's been a lots of discussion on here about Schenn and Lecavalier and who should play Center and who should play wing, and about a players natural position. I don't think it has anything to do with Giroux and how good of a player he is, but in the original selections they just felt he wasn't a fit, not that he's not qualified to be on the team. I would have chosen Giroux over Duchene. We'll see if he makes now with Stamkos out. But if he doesn't, it won't be because he's not good enough.

IMO it is impossible to consistantly play.... I dont want to say above thier heads... but 100% effort doesnt work either....

I just dont think this team can Consistantly put up the efforts we seem to see for streches.
- youarewrong

They absolutely can be more consistent in terms of effort. The question is will they.

There's been a lots of discussion on here about Schenn and Lecavalier and who should play Center and who should play wing, and about a players natural position. I don't think it has anything to do with Giroux and how good of a player he is, but in the original selections they just felt he wasn't a fit, not that he's not qualified to be on the team. I would have chosen Giroux over Duchene. We'll see if he makes now with Stamkos out. But if he doesn't, it won't be because he's not good enough.
- MJL

St Louis took his spot.

If the Flyers come out playing the way they did against the Sharks, and can maintain that effort for the duration of the game.. The Avs will be in deep poop.

G punishes Colorado tonight after the snub...glad he is not going so he can play angry and rest up...

If the Flyers come out playing the way they did against the Sharks, and can maintain that effort for the duration of the game.. The Avs will be in deep poop.
- jak521

first home game after a road trip is usually a let down

Avs pasted by NYRs and the Flyers coming off a big win

just not sure what to expect tonight

Well, happy for Marty St. Louis, but sad for G.

first home game after a road trip is usually a let down

Avs pasted by NYRs and the Flyers coming off a big win

just not sure what to expect tonight
- Marc D

But last time they came home from the west they rocked. Then slumped the next four after.

Oh...I wouldn't mind if "Crosby's team" flopped.


- Lexington Flyer

Holy crap! Even a vague and veiled reference to a pic gets removed! Didn't see that one coming at all!!!

Oh...I wouldn't mind if "Crosby's team" flopped.


- Lexington Flyer

i hope dustin brown is useful and clips crosby's knee

i hope dustin brown is useful and clips crosby's knee
- 2Real

C'mon man! I HATE Crosby too, but I would never advocate a cheap shot. Karma comes back around. I would say I wouldn't mind catching him with his head down and leveling him w a CLEAN hit, though. On the other hand, if he takes a cheap shot, then he gets what is coming back to him. Eye for an eye.....it's hockey....it's life!

C'mon man! I HATE Crosby too, but I would never advocate a cheap shot. Karma comes back around. I would say I wouldn't mind catching him with his head down and leveling him w a CLEAN hit, though. On the other hand, if he takes a cheap shot, then he gets what is coming back to him. Eye for an eye.....it's hockey....it's life!
- Hokeeguy9

hey dustin brown isn't on the flyers so who cares and he's known for cheap shots

After USA I will root for Suomi.

Cannot cheer for Crosby and Kunitz.
- Marc D

I'm more of a USA => Sweden=> Finald => Switzerland kind of guy.

I'm more of a USA => Sweden=> Finald => Switzerland kind of guy.
- jmatchett383

same

I'm more of a USA => Sweden=> Finald => Switzerland kind of guy.
- jmatchett383

I'm more of an "anybody who is playing against Crosby" kind of guy