I really want to know in what world Justin Abdelkader is considered one of this country's top 20 skaters, Team North America or no Team North America.
- buffalofan19

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I really want to know in what world Justin Abdelkader is considered one of this country's top 20 skaters, Team North America or no Team North America.
- buffalofan19

Apparently hes doing a great job getting under Canadas skin...could've fooled me but hey Torts has won a stanley cup.

Abdelkader misses on the breakaway, and then takes a penalty on the same play.


Oh never change hockey usa

There is zero difference in this game's outcome no matter who is in net.
- buffalofan19

Both Schneider or Bishop stop Duchene five hole for the 3D goal. You're wrong. Quick is not as good as either of them.

There is zero difference in this game's outcome no matter who is in net.
- buffalofan19

I think Schneider gives them a chance to win. Maybe not a great one but a chance.

Matthews > Eichel

Rielly > Ristolainen

Discuss.
- SameOld

Toronto = Bat chit crazy

End of discussion.

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- rmiethaner

meh

Both Schneider or Bishop stop Duchene five hole for the 3D goal. You're wrong. Quick is not as good as either of them.
- Der Kaiser

And then they let in the rebound. That's how bad this team is getting outgunned right now. I'm not arguing that Quick is or isn't better than the other 2. This team gets smoked regardless of who is on net. Goaltending isn't the problem here.

Apparently hes doing a great job getting under Canadas skin...could've fooled me but hey Torts has won a stanley cup.
- Sabresfan-365

Ask Flames fans how they feel about that one.

That makes no sense to me. He is playing in a summer league to stay in some sort of shape and to have some fun but I guess he could be like Drew Stafford and play his best in a worthless summer league.
- BigStew

He had a couple teammates show him up in the last game . He acknowledged it and plans on correcting it . That made me feel better . I watched the game and and he seemed invisible out there . Seemed uninterested . I don't want to see that during the regular season. Nip it now while early I guess is what i'm getting at.

And then they let in the rebound. That's how bad this team is getting outgunned right now. I'm not arguing that Quick is or isn't better than the other 3. This team gets smoked regardless of who is on net. Goaltending isn't the problem here.
- buffalofan19

I agree and disagree. Canada looks like my cat when she comes across a spider on the floor, just toying with it before eating it.

Disagree because switching goalies helps. It just does. I don't know why, there's no stat for it, but it helps.

I agree and disagree. Canada looks like my cat when she comes across a spider on the floor, just toying with it before eating it.

Disagree because switching goalies helps. It just does. I don't know why, there's no stat for it, but it helps.
- Wetbandit1

I'm not even saying that they shouldn't pull him. I just think you see the same start no matter who is in net.

Ask Flames fans how they feel about that one.
- Wetbandit1

You think sabres fans have it rough...they were literally robbed of one. And that was the one time i actually jumped on a canadian teams bandwagon.

And then they let in the rebound. That's how bad this team is getting outgunned right now. I'm not arguing that Quick is or isn't better than the other 2. This team gets smoked regardless of who is on net. Goaltending isn't the problem here.
- buffalofan19

Your exact words were that there is minimal difference between the USA goaltenders.

And that is wrong.

He had a couple teammates show him up in the last game . He acknowledged it and plans on correcting it . That made me feel better . I watched the game and and he seemed invisible out there . Seemed uninterested . I don't want to see that during the regular season. Nip it now while early I guess is what i'm getting at.
- cabin

That's fine but I'm not sure I have seen anything that would make me concerned at all about his effort level. But that's just me.

The difference among the 3 is minimal. If there is any position the US is strong at, it's goaltending.
- buffalofan19

I think we are seeing the difference tonight...the same way we saw it last olympics

Your exact words were that there is minimal difference between the USA goaltenders.

And that is wrong.
- Der Kaiser

Fine. I'll rephrase. Bishop and Schneider are more talented. Neither or talented enough to make a difference in this game or this tournament.

If Matthews was playing for Team USA, they would be winning.

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I think we are seeing the difference tonight...the same way we saw it last olympics
- feetontheair22

They got shut out in both the semi final, which they lost 1-0, and the bronze medal game, where they mailed it in. Goaltending had nothing to do with the Olympics either. The US forwards disappeared in the medal rounds. That's why they lost.

Fine. I'll rephrase. Bishop and Schneider are more talented. Neither or talented enough to make a difference in this game or this tournament.
- buffalofan19

My point actually had more to do with Tortorella being an idiot for not starting the guy who gives him the best chance to win.

My point actually had more to do with Tortorella being an idiot for not starting the guy who gives him the best chance to win.
- Der Kaiser

And my point was that it's the equivalent of adding a Pioneer sound system to a 1988 Honda Accord.

And my point was that it's the equivalent of adding a Pioneer sound system to a 1988 Honda Accord.
- buffalofan19

But was it a southern car? Was it kept in a garage? Or was it used as a winter beater to deliver pizza in in Buffalo? I must know.

But was it a southern car? Was it kept in a garage? Or was it used as a winter beater to deliver pizza in in Buffalo? I must know.
- Wetbandit1

Yes.

And then they let in the rebound. That's how bad this team is getting outgunned right now. I'm not arguing that Quick is or isn't better than the other 2. This team gets smoked regardless of who is on net. Goaltending isn't the problem here.
- buffalofan19

This narrative that Canada just runs through everyone is getting old.

Shots are 13 to 13.