The Official Olympic Hockey Thread

[count2infinity]

Yeah... I keep thinking "the let down is coming soon... he'll slip up. He has to, he's only 19." But it just never happens. It truly has been amazing. If he had some more points, he could be a rookie of the year candidate, but he just doesn't have the stats for it.

[Gaucho]

Why is Varlamov in goal anyway?

Back to backs and they expect be playing Bob on Friday?

They expect to be playing Friday?

[Gaucho]

TEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEMMMMMMMUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[DelPen]

It's shame Geno is Russian. Go Finland.

[MWW]

Why is Varlamov in goal anyway?

Back to backs and they expect be playing Bob on Friday?

They expect to be playing Friday?

Not if they continue to play this way ...

[columbia]

Does our man Olli have another assist?

[npv708]

I'd really like to see Russia at least medal in these games, but watching them actually upsets me. They have to be one of the most frustrating teams I've ever watched. They are so talented, but boy are they stupid and selfish. At one point Malkin stole the puck, ran up ice, passed it to Ovechkin, who refused to pass it back to Geno who had a lane to the net, instead decided to circle back, leave the zone, and then not pay attention as one of his teammates was offsides. Absolutely no sign of hockey sense on that play.

Also, can anyone tell me why Radulov/Kovy line is playing 6+ minutes per game than Ovie/Malkin. Not to mention that pp unit (although it worked today) was 2 for 16 and they refused to change anything.

[DelPen]

Russian crowd still not as bad as Montreal and their ability to whine about calls or lack thereof on the ice.

[Steve]

I continue to be impressed with Radulov. I know he has a history etc, but my comments are just based on this tourney - the dude is working, has skill, is going to the net, playing a little dirty (although a couple of bad penalties). I'm assuming he's back checking and playing defense too. He is playing with heart, and he has a very punchable face. Everything you'd want in a hockey player.

[DelPen]

[Gaucho]

Sorry, Geno, your team is just plain bad.

[Steve]

Well my hope of a Russia/Canada bronze medal game isn't looking too good right now...Although I'm happy for Finland so far in this one.

[PghSkins]

I'd say Russia is in a tight spot...

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[MWW]

Pull the goalie !!!!

Russia goes all in...

Now get Ovechkin away from geno and they could have a chance...

[columbia]

[Steve]

Feel bad for Geno and I am neutral on OV, but if Russia comes back it will be because of #13...

[DelPen]

Elias in today vs US. That game just got a little more harder.

[MWW]

Feel bad for Geno and I am neutral on OV, but if Russia comes back it will be because of #13...

I just hope he comes back to the NHL with fire in his heart...
And not totally demoralized.

[Gaucho]

Karma is a b*tch, wife beater!

[Rocco]

Never trust a former Capitals goaltender when death is on the line.

[DelPen]

Never trust a former Capitals goaltender when death is on the line.

what about a former Flyer?

[PensFanInDC]

The announcers for BBC are hilarious.

[Dickie Dunn]

Also, can anyone tell me why Radulov/Kovy line is playing 6+ minutes per game than Ovie/Malkin. Not to mention that pp unit (although it worked today) was 2 for 16 and they refused to change anything.

I remember a discussion back when the rosters were released about how the Russians wanted to display that the KHL was equal to the NHL. That desire seems to have affected their in-game management as well.

[PensFanInDC]

BBC announcer - "Maybe Ovechkin can make some happen! ....he can't"

[Rocco]

Never trust a former Capitals goaltender when death is on the line.

what about a former Flyer?

Probably just as bad, but we don't know for sure.