Except they play consistently solid hockey and overachieve
- PhillySportsGuy

Well there are differences between the two, yes. But some Flyers overachieve: Jay Rosehill overachieves. He's appeared in 10+ games, which is a major overachievement. I think he may even have a point or two.

Well there are differences between the two, yes. But some Flyers overachieve: Jay Rosehill overachieves. He's appeared in 10+ games, which is a major overachievement. I think he may even have a point or two.
- jmatchett383

He had a goal against Edmonton at home. That was the game G scored his first goal. That was a good day. Marked the start of a turnaround for the team. All started by Rosehill

He had a goal against Edmonton at home. That was the game G scored his first goal. That was a good day. Marked the start of a turnaround for the team. All started by Rosehill
- PhillySportsGuy

And we named Fraud Giroux captain? Obviously Rosehill is the straw that stirs the Shirley Temple (RIP).

How would you rank the current Olympic hockey teams in terms of world rank?

1. Canada
2. Sweden
3. USA
4. Russia
5. Finland
6. Czech Republic
7. Switzerland
8. Slovakia

And we named Fraud Giroux captain? Obviously Rosehill is the straw that stirs the Shirley Temple (RIP).
- jmatchett383

Raffl is the ladle that stirs the batter

Raffl is the ladle that stirs the batter
- PhillySportsGuy

Akeson is the priest that stirs the altar boys.
What!?

How would you rank the current Olympic hockey teams in terms of world rank?

1. Canada
2. Sweden
3. USA
4. Russia
5. Finland
6. Czech Republic
7. Switzerland
8. Slovakia
- PhillySportsGuy

When fully healthy? I'd switch Sweden and Canada and Switzerland/Czechs.

When fully healthy? I'd switch Sweden and Canada and Switzerland/Czechs.
- jmatchett383

I thought about moving Switzerland up but I'm not sure. It's really close though. A good Olympics from them could vault them ahead of Finland who is transitioning a bit.

I still have canada number 1. They won the last Olympics and always have a great team. I think they'll struggle in Russia though. I really like the USA chances

I thought about moving Switzerland up but I'm not sure. It's really close though. A good Olympics from them could vault them ahead of Finland who is transitioning a bit.

I still have canada number 1. They won the last Olympics and always have a great team. I think they'll struggle in Russia though. I really like the USA chances
- PhillySportsGuy

Although they're not in medal contention, I have a question about the Norweigans concernign the Flyers. IF they felt so inclined, would/could OKT make this Flyers defense? I mean, we have a lot of puck movers and could use a shutdown guy like him. But really, would he be ahead the following guys: Schenn, Grossmann, Gus, Mez, Gill?

I thought about moving Switzerland up but I'm not sure. It's really close though. A good Olympics from them could vault them ahead of Finland who is transitioning a bit.

I still have canada number 1. They won the last Olympics and always have a great team. I think they'll struggle in Russia though. I really like the USA chances
- PhillySportsGuy

Also, with Zetterberg done, I think Russia jumps into the #3 spot for this tournament, although Finland has a shot. All you need is some good defense and a hot goalie or, on the other end, a complete meltdown in a tournament like this (see: Sweden-Belarus in 2002)

Ahhh too bad for Berra. Harmless shot turns into a goal.

And the Swedes get an ugly hard work goal.

Although they're not in medal contention, I have a question about the Norweigans concernign the Flyers. IF they felt so inclined, would/could OKT make this Flyers defense? I mean, we have a lot of puck movers and could use a shutdown guy like him. But really, would he be ahead the following guys: Schenn, Grossmann, Gus, Mez, Gill?
- jmatchett383

No. He was terrible when he was here. Trading him for Leino was a great move by Homer. It's often overlooked because Leino has gone on to become a running joke in Buffalo

Also, with Zetterberg done, I think Russia jumps into the #3 spot for this tournament, although Finland has a shot. All you need is some good defense and a hot goalie or, on the other end, a complete meltdown in a tournament like this (see: Sweden-Belarus in 2002)
- jmatchett383

I was more talking about overall and not for this particular tournament. Like how soccer has overall rankings before the World Cup begins.

Losing Zetterberg is huge. He was swedes best player in their first game

No. He was terrible when he was here. Trading him for Leino was a great move by Homer. It's often overlooked because Leino has gone on to become a running joke in Buffalo
- PhillySportsGuy

Some of my friends had shirts made up during the 2010 playioffs that were #22 and the nameplate read, "OKT + a 5th." I think they ended up selling a hundred and actually made a few bucks.

Some of my friends had shirts made up during the 2010 playioffs that were #22 and the nameplate read, "OKT + a 5th." I think they ended up selling a hundred and actually made a few bucks.
- jmatchett383

we always talk about Zhitnik for Coburn but the Leino deal was a great one too

typical North American bs in here i see

I want to root for the Swiss, they work hard in all three zones but just don't have the offensive talent.

Oooh the Swiss had a chance and it skips over his stick!

Wide open net.

I want to root for the Swiss, they work hard in all three zones but just don't have the offensive talent.
- MBFlyerfan

If they can tie the Czechs, they'll probably be in the elimination round. If they beat the Czechs they'll definitely be in

typical North American bs in here i see
- Crimsoninja

I love how he generalized all North Americans

Some of my friends had shirts made up during the 2010 playioffs that were #22 and the nameplate read, "OKT + a 5th." I think they ended up selling a hundred and actually made a few bucks.
- jmatchett383

typical North American bs in here i see
- Crimsoninja

pffffft

typical North American bs in here i see
- Crimsoninja

stupid, arrogant, fat Americans

btw, Voracek (frank)ed poop up today!

I was more talking about overall and not for this particular tournament. Like how soccer has overall rankings before the World Cup begins.

Losing Zetterberg is huge. He was swedes best player in their first game
- PhillySportsGuy

I know, I was just mentioning it as an aside. When fully healthy, Sweden's either 2 or 3 after Canada, maybe the USA. Sweden is a bit top-heavy on offense, but they have an exceptional defense and Lundqvist. The USA doesn't have any of the star power or Canada, Sweden, or Russia, but is much more like a team with the way it's constructed as opposed to an All Star gathering.