2014 Winter Olympics (Beware, no spoiler tags)

[jersey cubs fan]

http://deadspin.com/if-the-winter-olympics-were-held-during-the-battle-of-h-1521392250

 

Russian imperialist forces are brutal.

[kujay]

The Slovaks have more talent than I thought, but still, the U.S. side looks pretty uninspired so far.

[Banedon]

Hossa offside assist followed immediate by Kane assist. Love it.

[kujay]

And of course they score about three seconds after I hit submit.

 

And then another three seconds they score again.

 

Screw off Halak, you knob.

[Banedon]

And another. Kujay with the Sulley reverse jinx.

[kujay]

Doc just mentioned something I've noticed a few times in both the men's and women's games. The refs are having a lot of trouble staying out of the way. I think we take the NHL refs for granted in that respect. I know some of these are NHL refs, so I can't explain that. I guess bigger ice and different angles to take to stay out of the play.

[Banedon]

Hockey without commercials is going to spoil me.

[Banedon]

Bye Bye Halak.

[kujay]

What a pass. How do you say shitty defense in Slovak?

[kujay]

Does goal differential count for anything? If not, ease off boys...

[Banedon]

Does goal differential count for anything? If not, ease off boys...

 

It's the 3rd tie breaker. Doc was talking about how in international hockey you have to run the score up.

[Guest]

surprised bylsma went with quick for game one.

[Banedon]

Handzus limping off.

[kujay]

Can't help but smile seeing Hoss give Oshie a rude hit.

[Guest]

surprised bylsma went with quick for game one.

Why? The Slovaks have some magical players and I have zero faith in Miller.

[Guest]

I want that Gold medal and I want Canada. Shutout by Quick in a game where they out shoot us 2-1 should do it and send those weirdos home.

[Brian707]

'Murica

 

http://sportsmockery.com/watch-every-goal-usa-vs-slovakia/

[kujay]

And I thought the U.S. looked sluggish early on. The Norwegians aren't getting many great chances but they are playing Canada to a stalemate almost through the first.

[Banedon]

So...Norway doesn't really have much offense.

[kujay]

No kidding.

 

I will say working from home is awesome during the Olympics.

[Guest]

Canada is looking pretty good now.

 

i still think we beat them because we have the better goalie.

[rawaction]

Sweden looks like a legit gold medal threat.

[bukie]

US looking good for the bye to the quarters even if they lose to Russia right now.

 

Overall standings:

1. US (+6)

2. Finland (+4)

3. Sweden (+2, 1st)

4. Russia (+3, 2nd)

5. Canada (+2, 2nd)

6. Switzerland (+1)

7. Latvia (-1)

8. Norway (-2, 3rd)

9. Slovenia (-3, 3rd)

10. Czech Republic (-2, 4th)

11. Austria (-4)

12. Slovakia (-6)

 

I'd expect Latvia, Slovenia, and Austria to bring up the rear when things get all sorted out, and the top 3 spots will go to group winners, so the 2nd place team with the best differential will end up with the 4 spot.

[bukie]

There are basically 8 legit teams made up of NHL-level pros (Russia, Sweden, Canada, US, Finland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland), so any of them not making the quarters would be an upset. That said, getting a top-2 finish in the group round sounds a lot better than playing, say, Canada/Finland in the quarters.

[NewUserName]

Datsyuk not getting healthy. Zetterberg reinjuring his back....love me the olympics