RSS FeedI actually think Sweden might show fairly well.
The U.S. will be strong, but only because it's over here on NHL ice.
The Slovaks are still too flashy, not enough substance.
Can the Czechs bounce back after losing their coach? Is Hasek going to play?
Do the Russians have anybody better than Fedor Federov to play for them?
Okay, maybe you guys know the answers.
Handicapping the World Cup
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Handicapping the World Cup
by SRsez on Mon Aug 23, 2004 9:39 pm
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by Southern_Canuck on Mon Aug 23, 2004 10:07 pm
Obviously "The good team" is the correct answer.
Thanks for the MENSA quiz,
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by Madcombinepilot on Tue Aug 24, 2004 9:03 am
LOL great poll!
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by Shapeshyfter on Tue Aug 24, 2004 10:48 am
muhahahahahaha I voted for the Us
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man poor sweden, that was some weird accident when they played Belarus
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man poor sweden, that was some weird accident when they played Belarus
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by SRsez on Tue Aug 24, 2004 5:21 pm
Ktulu wrote:I actually think Sweden might show fairly well.
Based on what?
The only thing I can think of is that they are in the weaker pool and they dont have to play Belarus.
How about the fact that Naslund & Sundin make a pretty good line even without Forsberg. Or the fact that they have a defensively smart line called Sedins that are very used to shutting down NHL calibre players. Or the fact that they have two world class D in Lidstrom & Ohlund. You think Belarus won't be a source of inspiration?
What makes you think they won'tl play well, K?
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by Heavy_P on Tue Aug 24, 2004 11:04 pm
My heart has to go with Team Canada, of course, but we had to go and make it hard on ourselves. No Blake or Pronger leaves a big hole on the blue line, and I still wish Premeau, or Peca was chosen.
I also think Sweeden has a pretty good shot, and I think the US is up there too.
I also think Sweeden has a pretty good shot, and I think the US is up there too.
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by Hercules_Rockefeller on Wed Aug 25, 2004 9:41 am
Heavy_P wrote:My heart has to go with Team Canada, of course, but we had to go and make it hard on ourselves. No Blake or Pronger leaves a big hole on the blue line, and I still wish Premeau, or Peca was chosen.
I also think Sweeden has a pretty good shot, and I think the US is up there too.
well we still have neids and foote, two guys who have led their respective bluelines to stanely cups. They still have a great supporting cast. I think even with the injuries, the canadians still outclass every other country I can think of when it comes to D.
Also, having the current best goalie on the planet is a little reassuring.
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by Shapeshyfter on Wed Aug 25, 2004 11:09 am
ya. whatever the defense doesn't stop the goalie will stop it.
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by Haaarr-oldd on Wed Aug 25, 2004 5:49 pm
lor wrote:i don't know, I think Russia could still do alot of damage.
It's never a good idea to rule them out.
Have you been watching the news at all? How about taking some time and thinking before you make some of your posts. I've noticed that some of them dont have very much thought into them, and others are downright ridiculous (e.g. starting a thread "why are the best players from Quebec?").
Do a search and check all of the players that pulled out of Russia's World Cup team, as well as the reason why, and then come back and tell me if you still feel the same way about them.
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by the toucan kid on Thu Aug 26, 2004 9:49 am
Have to agree about the goaltending, for my money they have the best team in front of the net, but in it? I mean Tellquvist? Well maybe he'll have a break out tournament. Apparently they've been impressed with him internationally have they not?
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by lor on Thu Aug 26, 2004 12:22 pm
Haaarr-oldd wrote:lor wrote:i don't know, I think Russia could still do alot of damage.
It's never a good idea to rule them out.
Have you been watching the news at all? How about taking some time and thinking before you make some of your posts. I've noticed that some of them dont have very much thought into them, and others are downright ridiculous (e.g. starting a thread "why are the best players from Quebec?").
Do a search and check all of the players that pulled out of Russia's World Cup team, as well as the reason why, and then come back and tell me if you still feel the same way about them.
Well excuse me.................Canada made the mistake of underestimating the Russians in '72 and I don't think they should repeat that mistake.
And for your information, the best players DO come from Que.
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