The Official Olympic Hockey Thread

[Kovy27]

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[nocera]

http://www.cbssports.com/olympics/eye-o ... v-schedule

That's perfect. Thanks.

[blurryhaze312]

LOL....Snider mad....

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[GSdrums87]

LOL....Snider mad....

http://news.yahoo.com/flyers-chairman-s ... --spt.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

So freaking funny. I thought Crosby was the crybaby.

[Letang Is The Truth]

that article seems like it was written as a steam of consciousness. it jumps all over the place

[tfrizz]

Filppula (Finland) broke his foot against Toronto last night, will miss Olympics.

[MRandall25]

Time to call Jarkko Ruutu!

[tfrizz]

Sounds like Florida's Sean Bergenheim is the likely replacement for Filppula.

Edit:

Wow, the hits just keep coming for Finland...

Michael Russo ‏@Russostrib 9m
BLOG: #mnwild captain Mikko Koivu to miss Winter Olympics for Finland, according to sources http://strib.mn/1g2GtXj" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Idoit40fans]

I didn't even realize he was Finnish. Not sure what I thought he was. Bergenheim that is.

[meow]

They still have Teemu, right? It's all good then.

[MRandall25]

Bergenheim sounds incredibly German.

Also, since Koivu is out, I believe that means Jarkko Immonen also will get a spot.

[Idoit40fans]

Maybe Saku will decide to go represent the family.

[tfrizz]

Bergenheim sounds incredibly German.

Also, since Koivu is out, I believe that means Jarkko Immonen also will get a spot.

IIRC, the name has Austrian roots.

[MRandall25]

Maybe Saku will decide to go represent the family.

Not likely:

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One name not on the list is four-time Olympian Saku Koivu. According to Finnish reporter Matias Strozyk, Koivu was on the final list up until a few days ago before withdrawing from consideration because he wasn't happy with his recovery from a concussion he suffered in October that cause him to miss a month.

[Idoit40fans]

Yes...that situation is exactly why I suggested him. He was on their short list before 2 people were ruled out...and it has been a month since he removed himself.

[llipgh2]

Sounds like Florida's Sean Bergenheim is the likely replacement for Filppula.

Edit:

Wow, the hits just keep coming for Finland...

Michael Russo ‏@Russostrib 9m
BLOG: #mnwild captain Mikko Koivu to miss Winter Olympics for Finland, according to sources http://strib.mn/1g2GtXj" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Just saw a tweet that said Bergenheim is still not under consideration.

I had the Finns to win at least a bronze. Now I'm not so sure.

[Staggy]

Gold: Canada
Silver: USA
Bronze: Russia

Going out on a limb with these picks I know... I just don't see how anyone can stop the Canadians

Edit: Ehh screw it, I'm changing it to USA, Kessel and Kane can beat price a few times

[dodint]

I feel like USA is going to flop. Probably just the black cloud leftover from the articles written about the selection process but it's just a feeling I've had.

[Idoit40fans]

I assume the US and Canada are pretty even...though the defense the US is taking looks significantly worse that last time around. I still feel good about the US goalies against any other real contender though.

[Troy Loney]

I say Russia, Canada and whatever Czech/Slovokia team that has Chara are the ones to medal.

[Idoit40fans]

I'll frankly be pretty surprised if Russia medals. They don't look exceptional in any of their groups of players.

[meow]

I'll frankly be pretty surprised if Russia medals. They don't look exceptional in any of their groups of players.

The Russian blue line is a train wreck. I'd be shocked if they medal.

[Idoit40fans]

They'll probably have a good powerplay.

[Troy Loney]

I'll frankly be pretty surprised if Russia medals. They don't look exceptional in any of their groups of players.

home soil on the larger euro rink are what i'm betting on. I guess I just see Ovechkin and Malkin being able to get them atleast a bronze.

[MRandall25]

If Nikita Nikitin is in your top 6 for a "Best of the best" tournament, you're gonna have a bad time.