World Cup of Hockey 2016

[Pardon My Dinger]

First game is in the books for ESPN's best kept secret, the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. And what a nap it was!

 

Pretty embarrassing showing from team Minnesota against the minor Europeans. Lots of questions there. Why is "100%" Zach Parise playing? Where in the world is Phil Kessel? Tortorella is the coach? For real?

 

Team Europe is very very very very old, but probably a lot more respectable than I would have assumed. Any team with Anze Kopitar is at least worth a second guess.

 

The ESPN team felt compelled to remind us how much fun they were having. Good for them. Hopefully the other games are a lot more interesting. I'll be watching the Young Guns for sure. I like their chances to win. In terms of speed and skill, I don't think anyone can touch them.

 

The tournament continues tonight at 6:30, so I'll be tuned in for the broadcast on...ESPN News? What's going on here?

[twinsnorth49]

 

First game is in the books for ESPN's best kept secret, the 2016 World Cup of Hockey. And what a nap it was!

Pretty embarrassing showing from team Minnesota against the minor Europeans. Lots of questions there. Why is "100%" Zach Parise playing? Where in the world is Phil Kessel? Tortorella is the coach? For real?

Team Europe is very very very very old, but probably a lot more respectable than I would have assumed. Any team with Anze Kopitar is at least worth a second guess.

The ESPN team felt compelled to remind us how much fun they were having. Good for them. Hopefully the other games are a lot more interesting. I'll be watching the Young Guns for sure. I like their chances to win. In terms of speed and skill, I don't think anyone can touch them.

The tournament continues tonight at 6:30, so I'll be tuned in for the broadcast on...ESPN News? What's going on here?

The US only seems to show up for games when they play Canada, which they likely will again with their backs against the wall on Tuesday. Good luck though, pretty thorough stomping of the Czechs today. It's not everyday you win 6-0 and the the opposition goalie still stops 44 shots. Carey Price runs his SO streak in International play to 224 minutes.

 

Tortarella is the reason Kessel isn't on the US team, that decison and Torts being the coach are both insane.

[GCTF]

I don't know why, but, I've found myself not giving two ****s about this. At least not yet.

[twinsnorth49]

I don't know why, but, I've found myself not giving two ****s about this. At least not yet.

I'm with you, honestly I could give a crap so far. Just start the NHL season already.

 

For as little as I care, I hope team NA wins. Let the kids show em who's boss.

[Pardon My Dinger]

 

I don't know why, but, I've found myself not giving two ****s about this. At least not yet.

Yeah, my thoughts exactly. 

[Pardon My Dinger]

Geez Louise. Does Barry hate Russians or what?

[Pardon My Dinger]

But seriously, this game is sweet.

[Pardon My Dinger]

Okay! I'm back in! That young guns - Russia game was one of the better tilts I can recall. This is going to be fun after all.

[GCTF]

 

Okay! I'm back in! That young guns - Russia game was one of the better tilts I can recall. This is going to be fun after all.

Watched most of the third period. The young guys were pretty fun to watch.

[twinsnorth49]

Win or go home for the Americans tonight, should be a pretty edgy affair with a lot on the line. I like it.

 

Oh, and as I believe I've mentioned previously..........Suck it Kesler!!

[twinsnorth49]

Well the only chance they had was if Quick stood on his head.......he didn't, 3 goals on 5 shots,  ouch!

 

So much for this rivalry.  Who put this US team together, with the sole purpose of beating Canada? It's shocking they thought this team and style was going to be able to do that.

[GCTF]

Maybe they should've set the bar higher than John ****ing Tortorella. Or to level the playing field Canada could bring back Mike Keenan.

[twinsnorth49]

1996 called, they want their team back.

[Pardon My Dinger]

 

1996 called, they want their team back.

I tried calling them back. The reception was terrible. 

[twinsnorth49]

Well we won and all, but what a non event of a tournament. I think I celebrated for as long as it takes to have a sip of beer.

[jackthomas]

I am a big fan of this game , I am also a player