rumor has it, the sabres have loaned ROR to team Canada for the medal round

he will be named captain savior from this day on
- homiedclown

I'm going to celebrate his coronation by ghost riding my sled into the nearest T-Hos.

rumor has it, the sabres have loaned ROR to team Canada for the medal round

he will be named captain savior from this day on
- homiedclown

Anyone notice Colorado winning 5-4 yesterday vs. Vancouver?

Zero 5 x 5 goals.

All 5 on the pp

I'm going to celebrate his coronation by ghost riding my sled into the nearest T-Hos.
- Khmylev

Anyone notice Colorado winning 5-4 yesterday vs. Vancouver?

Zero 5 x 5 goals.

All 5 on the pp
- Boss34

I was told for a year special teams don't matter though

I can live without nhl'ers...have done it before...but, they should have added more youth...talk about me being a pachyderm, my god team usa was old
- Michael Pachla

Neither the US nor Canada added any junior-eligible players. It supposedly was a handshake deal, but that probably lent to it. However, they could have had more college aged players as well.

if miller plays average in the second half of that game 7, sabres win


(hides)
- homiedclown

I remember: Miller wasn't the sharpest, but we were down 3 or 4 regulars on defense.

Similar to the :lehner sucks now, or is it the defense?

It's both

it was the soviet all stars vs mike ramsey, ken morrow and a bunch of players that never had more than a cup of coffee in the nhl


nothing will compare to that team, their heart and the determination for david to beat goliath
- homiedclown

This. Most of them made it, yes, but were soon gone.

Heart and determination, and a coach that knew what buttons to push and when to push them.

I look back at the Carolina conference finals.
Jay McKee went down.

Wish we had a gorges or weber
And not a 3rd or 4th pick.

Gorges to the caps for a 3rd?
- Boss34

Agree the depth can make a big difference, it's just that there are a lot of teams out there with 6-7 defenseman available for rentals...why Gorges? That's all.

Wouldn't you rather get Oduya or Holden for right around the same price? Holden cost a low grade prospect and a 3rd, but it just surprises me that he's not passed on for better options.

Nelson has played well. Someone said he was a ufa over 25 played parts of 3 pro seasons. Sabres website has him as a rfa. He's one of 5 guys I wouldn't move.

Friendly wager is still on with gorges
I think I'm 1st thru 4th rounder?

You are 5th, above or not at all
- Boss34

Over 25
3 Pro seasons
less than 80 NHL games

He's met the first 2 and can't get to the 3rd.

I look back at the Carolina conference finals.
Jay McKee went down.

Wish we had a gorges or weber
And not a 3rd or 4th pick.

Gorges to the caps for a 3rd?
- Boss34

That drove me crazy... fkn staph infection because he refused to change to new shin pads.

Too superstitious.

I was told for a year special teams don't matter though
- homiedclown

😀😀😀

Super Series 1980
Dynamo Moscow versus NHL

Dynamo Moscow won a series against NHL team with 2 wins, 1 tie, and 1 loss. The scores were:

Vancouver Canucks beat Dynamo Moscow 6 to 2
Dynamo Moscow beat Winnipeg Jets 7 to 0
Dynamo Moscow beat Edmonton Oilers 4 to 1
Dynamo Moscow tied Washington Capitals, 5 to 5.

Moscow Central Red Army versus the NHL

Red Army won a series against NHL teams with 3 wins, 0 ties, and 2 losses. The scores were:

Red Army beat New York Rangers 5 to 2
Red Army beat New York Islanders 3 to 2
Montreal Canadiens beat Red Army 4 to 2
Buffalo Sabres beat Red Army 6 to 1
Red Army beat Quebec Nordiques 6 to 4

I remember: Miller wasn't the sharpest, but we were down 3 or 4 regulars on defense.

Similar to the :lehner sucks now, or is it the defense?

It's both
- Boss34

Lindy coached a conservative game for sure

soft goal in the second


dumb play by soupy and leads to pp goal at the end to win by 2

This. Most of them made it, yes, but were soon gone.

Heart and determination, and a coach that knew what buttons to push and when to push them.
- Powerslave

the movie had it right, the soviets had no clue how/when to pull the goalie at the end

it was the soviet all stars vs mike ramsey, ken morrow and a bunch of players that never had more than a cup of coffee in the nhl


nothing will compare to that team, their heart and the determination for david to beat goliath
- homiedclown

Don't wanna come off as a jerk but more devil's advocate. Back then there wasn't even a medal round. which i might add is weak in itself. It would have been tougher to win under today's tournament setup. and even today's setup is weak. agreed? shoot outs? That said they are the Olympic Gold medal champions and no one can take that away.

Agree the depth can make a big difference, it's just that there are a lot of teams out there with 6-7 defenseman available for rentals...why Gorges? That's all.

Wouldn't you rather get Oduya or Holden for right around the same price? Holden cost a low grade prospect and a 3rd, but it just surprises me that he's not passed on for better options.
- RhinoFan

I'm pretty sure gorges value is based on his leadership and experience. He does show up and play.

It's how he plays that's in question.

Probably are better options. I guess it depends on what a team is lacking? Grit vs. Skill
Pittsburgh seams like a landing spot.

Over 25
3 Pro seasons
less than 80 NHL games

He's met the first 2 and can't get to the 3rd.
- Lunaion

Thank you

Too bad the sabres didn't consider this?
He might be moved, would you rather have him then gorges?

Washed up, please do not take offense

Super Series 1980
Dynamo Moscow versus NHL

Dynamo Moscow won a series against NHL team with 2 wins, 1 tie, and 1 loss. The scores were:

Vancouver Canucks beat Dynamo Moscow 6 to 2
Dynamo Moscow beat Winnipeg Jets 7 to 0
Dynamo Moscow beat Edmonton Oilers 4 to 1
Dynamo Moscow tied Washington Capitals, 5 to 5.

Moscow Central Red Army versus the NHL

Red Army won a series against NHL teams with 3 wins, 0 ties, and 2 losses. The scores were:

Red Army beat New York Rangers 5 to 2
Red Army beat New York Islanders 3 to 2
Montreal Canadiens beat Red Army 4 to 2
Buffalo Sabres beat Red Army 6 to 1
Red Army beat Quebec Nordiques 6 to 4
- homiedclown

I was at that game in the old Aud. Probably the best sporting event i have ever been too. The game was played just after the commie Russkies invaded Afghanistan and everyone thought WWIII was going to happen. Huge amount of tension in the rink - it was very political. The Sabres absolutely destroyed the vaunted Red Army machine.

the movie had it right, the soviets had no clue how/when to pull the goalie at the end
- homiedclown

And, of course, THE most iconic call in all of sports, imo, and one that still gives me chills to this day. Thank you, Al.

That drove me crazy... fkn staph infection because he refused to change to new shin pads.

Too superstitious.
- BareMetal

That is an all time lesson to be taught to young players.

That sucked. He was a difference maker

nothing will be as special as when the 80 team won gold and beat the russians with olympic hockey


nothing since has been remotely close


you can shut the nhl down for the next 15 olympics, and let the best of the best play and it still won't be near what those of us saw



unless latvia wins the gold and beats canada, russia, sweden and usa in the process


and teddy is coaching the latvians
- homiedclown

1987 Canada Cup.

3 game final - all 6-5. The level of hockey was off the hizzay!

Team Canada's 1st power play unit:

Messier - Gretzky - Lemieux
Bourque - Coffey

There will never be a better 5-man unit play together.

Evah!

I remember: Miller wasn't the sharpest, but we were down 3 or 4 regulars on defense.

Similar to the :lehner sucks now, or is it the defense?

It's both
- Boss34

It was
Campbell
Lydman
Rory fitz
Nathan patches
Jeff jillson
Doug janik

Two regulars, Rory and three scrubs

Don't wanna come off as a jerk but more devil's advocate. Back then there wasn't even a medal round. which i might add is weak in itself. It would have been tougher to win under today's tournament setup. and even today's setup is weak. agreed? shoot outs? That said they are the Olympic Gold medal champions and no one can take that away.
- ziffles

to put it in perspective


usa beating the russians in 1980 would be like guelph university hockey team beating the 2018 maple leafs in a meaningful game

1987 Canada Cup.

3 game final - all 6-5. The level of hockey was off the hizzay!

Team Canada's 1st power play unit:

Messier - Gretzky - Lemieux
Bourque - Coffey

There will never be a better 5-man unit play together.

Evah!
- Atomic Wedgie

yeah, your talking 5 hall of famers beating the russians


I am talking about 2 future nhl players and a bunch of college kids beating an all star russian team


apples and oranges

This. Most of them made it, yes, but were soon gone.

Heart and determination, and a coach that knew what pants to wear and when to wear them.
- Powerslave

Fixed.