I'm thinking the Danes and Norwegians could be a force in 4 years, or at least good enough to beat Torts and the United States of Abdelkader.
- 1979AD

Abdelkader is a perfect example of what is wrong with US hockey brass

This is Laine's first go on the small ice. Angles are different and you lose a poop ton of time. He'll adjust...or fade away a la Magnus Punjabi-Svensson

Abdelkader is a perfect example of what is wrong with US hockey brass
- walshyleafsfan

Exactly.

"I wouldn't change a thing"

"He has heart you can win with"

Wtf.

Was I not calm with my typing???

And yes, I am saying Winnipeg made a mistake, my opinion, thought so back then and it's not from just 60m.

PS, when you're a mod then you can tell me to calm down, until then (frank) off.
- underhill14

I'm trying to save you some heartache by trying to get you to be at least a bit realistic. I don't care enough about you to not have my own agenda of course. The agenda being I'd prefer other teams fans have less trolling ammo based on this type of idiocy.

Oh and I wouldnt touch moderating this place with my 10ft pole.

Abdelkader is a perfect example of what is wrong with US hockey brass
- walshyleafsfan

The myth of grit > skill is slowly fading away

This is Laine's first go on the small ice. Angles are different and you lose a poop ton of time. He'll adjust...or fade away a la Magnus Punjabi-Svensson
- AdamFrench

At this point, I'd just like to see Zaitsev lay him out in the open ice. Just for poops n giggles.

Exactly.

"I wouldn't change a thing"

"He has heart you can win with"

Wtf.
- burn

THE NUCLEUS OF THE CARING

The myth of grit > skill is slowly fading away
- 1979AD

Team Canada finally learned this valuable lesson in 2006. I guess it's taking some of the other countries longer to learn this.

Totally understand that point and it's valid.

But I've watched him play more than just this World Cup....not a lot but some....just don't see enough of the raw talent or speed for the NHL.

I've seen a few nice highlight goals but even Luke Schenn had one of those.
- underhill14

thats where a good coach comes in. line him up with guys who augment his playing style. make him a net crasher... give him roles where speed isnt the crucial part of his game.

Team Canada finally learned this valuable lesson in 2006. I guess it's taking some of the other countries to learn this.
- gergeswillems

Haha yep!

They should have learned it in 1998 though, so USA should be getting their poop together in about 2024.

Haha yep!

They should have learned it in 1998 though, so USA should be getting their poop together in about 2024.
- 1979AD

Next go round will be Ron Wilson coaching with Torts as the assistant.

The myth of grit > skill is slowly fading away
- 1979AD

Moar polak!

Moar veteran leadership.


Moar!!!!!!

Are you guys all drunk? Who cares about Laine or team USA, now Kessel, he's the bomb...

Was I not calm with my typing???

And yes, I am saying Winnipeg made a mistake, my opinion, thought so back then and it's not from just 60m.

PS, when you're a mod then you can tell me to calm down, until then (frank) off.
- underhill14

calm down.

THE NUCLEUS OF THE CARING
- TheMussel

calm down.
- Dozzer

THE NUCLEUS OF THE CARING
- TheMussel

Absolutely (frank)ing brilliant

lol Minny had rough 9th inning I see.

Haha yep!

They should have learned it in 1998 though, so USA should be getting their poop together in about 2024.
- 1979AD

Well yes there was the Nagano debacle but we had a good team in 2002 and in 2004. But 2006 was a complete clusterpuck. Since then it's been smooth sailing. The 2010 and 2014 teams won and hopefully this 2016 team wins too. So far so good!

thats where a good coach comes in. line him up with guys who augment his playing style. make him a net crasher... give him roles where speed isnt the crucial part of his game.
- Dozzer

I agree a good coach and good line mates can make a real difference....Komarov got 20 last year.

Maybe I just don't like the kid and because of that can't see his talent. Let's revisit this in a couple years......




....but I think my gut is right.

calm down.
- Dozzer

He's been Dold...

calm down.
- Dozzer

...my keyboard thanks you for rescuing it from "uncalm" typing.

(frank) off calm down.
- Dozzer

I agree a good coach and good line mates can make a real difference....Komarov got 20 last year.

Maybe I just don't like the kid and because of that can't see his talent. Let's revisit this in a couple years......




....but I think my gut is right.
- underhill14

time will tell... the kid has talent for certain... but it does need to be nurtured properly

- Symba007

how dare you insinuate that i (frank)ing swear you (frank)ing (frank)