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Canada
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 Posted - 04/27/2007 : 17:05:37
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Poll Question:
Who will be the 2007 IIHF World Championship Gold Medalist?
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
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Posted - 04/27/2007 : 17:12:44
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No problem 
Ordinarily I'd say Canada, but their team doesn't look as strong this year, plus Crosby isn't playing. The only other roster I've seen is the US, and we don't look like we have a medal-capable team ( ). Russia's got Ovie and Malkin, which is always a plus, so I'd say it'll come down to either them or Canada. Although Canada's team is not as strong as usual, it's stronger than most of the other countries' teams. Final game will be CAN-RUS, and I'm gonna say Russia will take it (I said the same thing in the World Juniors, and Canada won! Let's see if I get it right this time... ) |
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admin
Forum Admin
Canada
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1 Crosby fan
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1454 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 18:24:05
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I think the Canada will win because they have a legit team i think and the runner-ups will be Russia and the US of A
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Guest0987
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Posted - 04/27/2007 : 18:25:09
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| i said canada but its mostly because i live there |
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
988 Posts |
Posted - 04/27/2007 : 19:57:06
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| Wow we got alot of nationality pride (i don't think that is actually a term i think i just made it up lol), because like everyone is voting for Canada and i believe that it will be Russia, they have lots of there star players (not all of them) out of the playoffs. And Canada has lots in like Briere,Brodeur,Luongo,Heatley,Spezza,Marleau,Niedermayer,Thornton and the list goes on. It's too bad that Crosby (as much as I hate him I would love to win gold and he would take us there),Lecavalier,St.Louis and others that aren't in the playoffs aren't on the team. AND HOW COULDY STEVIE Y FORGET SAKIC!!!!! Like seriously who in there right mind would take Jamal Mayers over a sure Hall Of Famer in Burnaby Joe. |
Edited by - -oil-country- on 04/27/2007 20:21:26 |
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fly4apuckguy
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
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Posted - 04/27/2007 : 21:11:12
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Canada, of course. They are always favored in every world hockey competition. It's up to the other countries to upset them.
And dude, Sakic was asked, didn't want to go. Lots of guys get asked and decline. It's not like they overlook people. Plus, it's Russia, man. Would you want to go to Russia for a nothing tournament (Let's face it, it's meaningless) if you just finished a grueling season where you just made 6 million dollars? I can't say I blame them, really.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Gretz |
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willus3
Moderator
Canada
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Posted - 04/27/2007 : 21:59:07
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Originally posted by fly4apuckguy
Canada, of course. They are always favored in every world hockey competition. It's up to the other countries to upset them.
And dude, Sakic was asked, didn't want to go. Lots of guys get asked and decline. It's not like they overlook people. Plus, it's Russia, man. Would you want to go to Russia for a nothing tournament (Let's face it, it's meaningless) if you just finished a grueling season where you just made 6 million dollars? I can't say I blame them, really.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Gretz
But you just said this in another thread.
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Also...Mario did not always answer the call when Hockey Canada needed him. If you are wondering why he is not as revered to this day in Toronto and the HoF, that's one of the biggest reasons. As a Canadian, I know it kept me from idolizing him like I did the Great One, who always answered the call.
Just sayin'...
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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/28/2007 : 08:24:39
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3-2 Canada over Germany!!!!
~~~~~Great season Stars, better luck next year~~~~~ |
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jbraiter
PickupHockey Pro
577 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2007 : 08:34:16
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| O Canda! |
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
988 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2007 : 08:37:34
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Originally posted by fly4apuckguy
Canada, of course. They are always favored in every world hockey competition. It's up to the other countries to upset them.
And dude, Sakic was asked, didn't want to go. Lots of guys get asked and decline. It's not like they overlook people. Plus, it's Russia, man. Would you want to go to Russia for a nothing tournament (Let's face it, it's meaningless) if you just finished a grueling season where you just made 6 million dollars? I can't say I blame them, really.
You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. - Gretz
Oh I was unaware that he declined thank you for the correction. |
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-oil-country-
PickupHockey Pro
Canada
988 Posts |
Posted - 04/28/2007 : 09:55:29
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| Wow did Jamal Mayers ever prove me wrong, 2 goals including the game-winner. Nice picking Stevie. |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
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Posted - 04/28/2007 : 09:55:49
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Originally posted by fly4apuckguy
Canada, of course. They are always favored in every world hockey competition. It's up to the other countries to upset them.
Until the 2002 Olympics, Canada hadn't won gold since 1956. And then they got their butts kicked in Torino. And Sweden won the WC last year. Not saying Canada isn't good (they certainly are), just saying you can't always expect them to be guaranteed to win. In Vancouver though, you're right. Canada will have Crosby and all their best players, they're getting gold in 2010. |
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Marian
Top Prospect
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Posted - 04/28/2007 : 09:57:19
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Slovakia
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number1leafsfan
Rookie
Canada
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Posted - 04/29/2007 : 10:54:35
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Originally posted by Marian
Slovakia
same i think slovakia to win i think they have gaborik demitra vishnovsky and lots of other people but if slovakia gets out then i think russia has a chance
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Saku Steen
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/29/2007 : 11:40:37
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I dont think Slovakia will because they need goaltending and its just not there.
I've figured it out, the guys gotta play like girls! |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2007 : 15:47:50
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| They have Halak, he's not bad... |
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number1leafsfan
Rookie
Canada
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Posted - 04/29/2007 : 16:43:06
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Originally posted by Mikhailova
They have Halak, he's not bad...
but hes not good
Go Leafs Go |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/29/2007 : 16:48:05
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Well when he played for the Habs, everyone was raving about how great he was doing. As soon as he goes off to the Worlds, pfff--he's only average....
Today (or yesteday, whatever time it was in Moscow), he made 24 saves to shut out the Norwegians...I mean, yeah it is Norway, they're not that good, but hey, any shut out is a success of some degree. Plus his season stats were alright: 16 GP, 10 W, 2 SO, .906 SV%. That's pretty good. Not stellar, but pretty good. |
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number1leafsfan
Rookie
Canada
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Posted - 04/29/2007 : 16:54:59
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Originally posted by Mikhailova
Well when he played for the Habs, everyone was raving about how great he was doing. As soon as he goes off to the Worlds, pfff--he's only average....
Today (or yesteday, whatever time it was in Moscow), he made 24 saves to shut out the Norwegians...I mean, yeah it is Norway, they're not that good, but hey, any shut out is a success of some degree. Plus his season stats were alright: 16 GP, 10 W, 2 SO, .906 SV%. That's pretty good. Not stellar, but pretty good.
just like i said hes not that bad but hes not that great he is average i never said he sucked
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Marian
Top Prospect
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Posted - 04/29/2007 : 21:13:28
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Originally posted by number1leafsfan
quote:
Originally posted by Mikhailova
Well when he played for the Habs, everyone was raving about how great he was doing. As soon as he goes off to the Worlds, pfff--he's only average....
Today (or yesteday, whatever time it was in Moscow), he made 24 saves to shut out the Norwegians...I mean, yeah it is Norway, they're not that good, but hey, any shut out is a success of some degree. Plus his season stats were alright: 16 GP, 10 W, 2 SO, .906 SV%. That's pretty good. Not stellar, but pretty good.
just like i said hes not that bad but hes not that great he is average i never said he sucked
Go Leafs Go
Well I think that to be called from AHL for the most important games he showed some skill and desrves the respect and considering his age - I think that he is very good
but hey - we can all see it on TSN on Wednesday :-) |
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Saku Steen
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1102 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2007 : 03:44:26
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quote:
Originally posted by Mikhailova
They have Halak, he's not bad...
Oops, I didnt think he was playing He isnt gold medal material though.
I've figured it out, the guys gotta play like girls! |
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jbraiter
PickupHockey Pro
577 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2007 : 11:16:41
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| Canada the Staal brothers are going to connect and score a lot of goals! |
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Saku Steen
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
1102 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2007 : 11:27:28
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Originally posted by jbraiter
Canada the Staal brothers are going to connect and score a lot of goals!
I personlly dont agree. Just because they are brothers dosent mean they will play well together. You never know though.
I've figured it out, the guys gotta play like girls! |
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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/30/2007 : 14:48:12
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~~~~~Great season Stars, better luck next year~~~~~ |
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Mikhailova
PickupHockey All-Star
USA
2918 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2007 : 15:22:27
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Well, I wish...
I'm putting my money on Russia. They'll play Canada in the gold medal game. It's tough to say though: Kovalchuk, Malkin, Ovechkin, Frolov, Morozov, Radulov, Gonchar, and Markov vs. Eric Staal, Jordan Staal, Commodore, Cammalleri, Weber, Nash, Lombardi, Doan, Toews, and Williams. That should be a good game. |
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moosewinooski44
Top Prospect
31 Posts |
Posted - 04/30/2007 : 18:28:59
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Obviously Canada duh.....
My Quest For The Cup Username is moose44 |
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semin-rules
PickupHockey Veteran
Canada
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Posted - 04/30/2007 : 18:55:33
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Canada 4-2 over Norway!!!!
~~~~~Great season Stars, better luck next year~~~~~ |
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