It is a team sport.. Pitts got swept in 4 with an allstar roster... it would be so easy.. you guys forget it is a team sport and it takes time to develop a team..


The Soviet Union used to put together a team to take out the NHl's teams.. they played together like a team... that is why they could compete.

The Blackhawks would destroy team Canada as a team.
- DoctorNHL

I don't think Pittsburgh is an all-star team. They are surprisingly thin on talent everywhere but center.

And the Soviets never really competed against NHLers. The Summit Series was the best example, but the thrown together team of Canadians (minus Bobby Orr) still beat the composed, tested team the Soviets iced.

It is a team sport.. Pitts got swept in 4 with an allstar roster... it would be so easy.. you guys forget it is a team sport and it takes time to develop a team..


The Soviet Union used to put together a team to take out the NHl's teams.. they played together like a team... that is why they could compete.

The Blackhawks would destroy team Canada as a team.
- DoctorNHL

I am out guys... have a party to go to... it will be a few months.. before we chat again.

We are busy... with clients...

Don't get so offended when someone disagrees.. it is a forum.

It is all for fun...

Cheers

I don't think Pittsburgh is an all-star team. They are surprisingly thin on talent everywhere but center.

And the Soviets never really competed against NHLers. The Summit Series was the best example, but the thrown together team of Canadians (minus Bobby Orr) still beat the composed, tested team the Soviets iced.
- Leeman4Gilmour

You must have forgot all those games against the Habs, Leafs, Flyers, etc...

You must have forgot all those games against the Habs, Leafs, Flyers, etc...
- DoctorNHL

I thought you were leaving?

You must have forgot all those games against the Habs, Leafs, Flyers, etc...
- DoctorNHL

You really swing for the fences when it comes to posts huh? No filter, no self-moderation, just unleash the inner forum beast and watch the chaos ensue.

I thought you were leaving?
- Flyfreaky

Had to stay long enough to meet a truly great.. like yourself.. cig was half done...

Had to stay long enough to meet a truly great.. like yourself.. cig was half done...
- DoctorNHL

Party on Bro...

Agreed

He probably wants to go to a top contender.
- robin_steele264

Iggy is an amazing hockey talent who had played with a poop team for 5 more years than he should have. I've watched his Olympic games and he IS a key contributor. Anyone that doubts that should rewatch the games. The best talent in the world IS in the Olympics. That's why the best NHLERS play there. No he won't sign with the Leafs because we are still a few years away from the cup. And iggy deserves to take one or two become he hangs up his hat. But to dismiss his leadership and skill implies that whoever says it does not know or watch hockey. Wakey wakey.

You really swing for the fences when it comes to posts huh? No filter, no self-moderation, just unleash the inner forum beast and watch the chaos ensue.
- gravyface

Wow that was distinctly worded.. must have taken you a lot of work to say you disagree.

Had to stay long enough to meet a truly great.. like yourself.. cig was half done...
- DoctorNHL

Its 2013, who smokes cigarettes? Gross

You must have forgot all those games against the Habs, Leafs, Flyers, etc...
- DoctorNHL

Habs 3-3 vs red army
Flyers 4-1 vs red army
Leafs beat Soviet Wings

The highest level is not the NHL. The highest level is the Olympics. That's why only the best of the best get to play. Many players in the NHL don't get to play for their respective countries.
And Iggy has won twice playing with the best of the best. And being an important part of it, too. You can't deny he is a hell of a hockey player. And his downfall was staying with a not very good team most years in Calgary.
- UsernameUnknown

I should have read this before I posted.

Wow that was distinctly worded.. must have taken you a lot of work to say you disagree.
- DoctorNHL

Nah, I just think you're a bit batpoop crazy, but I like it. Do come back.

Nah, I just think you're a bit batpoop crazy, but I like it. Do come back.
- gravyface

We can agree on somethings can't we how ironic in an opposite universe... sorry Phil.. lit another smoke.

Re: Vinny - I'm not so sure you are correct.

Based upon absolutely no inside knowledge, I am going to make the wacky, wild prediction that Vinny signs a 1- or 2-year deal.

Which paves the way for him to return to Tampa.
- Atomic Wedgie

You think he'll be satisfied playing on the 3rd line in TB?

Habs 3-3 vs red army
Flyers 4-1 vs red army
Leafs beat Soviet Wings
- JIMI-JAMES

My point was that teams can beat all-stars.. thanks Jimi... you are a pro-star..

We can agree on somethings can't we how ironic in an opposite universe... sorry Phil.. snorted a little coke.
- DoctorNHL

I thought you were leaving?
- Flyfreaky

You must be happy with the draft yesterday.... at least the Flyers first two picks...

My point was that teams can beat all-stars.. thanks Jimi... you are a pro-star..
- DoctorNHL

thanks.....but I'm just old...

- Flyfreaky

That was not nice... changing the text... it is noted...

thanks.....but I'm just old...
- JIMI-JAMES

It was a good point.. it was taken as such...

That was not nice... changing the text... it is noted...
- DoctorNHL

You seem to upbeat for just smoking cigs...

You must be happy with the draft yesterday.... at least the Flyers first two picks...
- jribout

Yeah, it was one hell of a day...I'm still wiped out from it all...

You seem to upbeat for just smoking cigs...
- Flyfreaky

Not used to chipper folks are you...

My point was that teams can beat all-stars.. thanks Jimi... you are a pro-star..
- DoctorNHL

So, why bring up the Soviets vs. NHL team comparison?

It would seem that the Soviets playing NHL teams are just examples of a team (the Soviets) vs. teams (actual NHL teams).

This proves nothing. If you want to show that well-composed, well-rounded teams can beat all-stars, I think you need to come up with some actual examples of that.