Detroit Red Wings & the NHL

[Prime2]

LOL, too late add to their roster.

Well, there might be one regret for Ovie: The Capitals held a 3-1 series lead, and are now 0-5 in franchise history when blowing a 3-1 series lead, which is an NHL record.

[Prime2]

Canada-3
Belarus-0
5 minutes left in 1st.

[Prime2]

Ovie is flying to Prague at this very moment!!!! To join Russia, thought it was too late to add players once the medal round starts. That used to be the case anyway.

[Mike]

LOL, they just said Ovie is on his way over and will play in the semi-final if Russia beats Sweden. That's what I like about him. He always has his eye on the prize.

[Prime2]

Good news, Team USA pimps Switzerland 3-1...bad news, gets winner of Russia v. Sweden in the Semis.

Canada squeaks past Belarus, 9-0. Gets Finland or Czech Republic again in the other Semi.

[hodgkal]

I just read that the new bridge to be built linking Detroit and Windsor will be named the "Goldie Howe International Bridge". Very appropriate. Glad Gordie survived his recent health scare and hope he'll live long enough to see this project completed.

[Hannibal]

I do feel sorta bad for Ovie. Ten years, zero trips to the conference finals despite having scored 36 goals in 72 playoff games. His supporting cast has let him down more often than not.

[Prime2]

From my seat, They should have won game #7, best Caps team I've ever seen. Holtby will backup Price for Team Canada at the newly minted World Cup (run by the NHL).

Russia beat Sweden 5-3 just moments ago.

Means USA v. Russia in the Semi, tough to beat a team twice.

Ovechkin will now join Russia on Friday in Prague, wonder if he is predicting another game 7 victory here too?

[Prime2]

Semis set for tomorrow.

Canada v. Czech Republic 9am ET

USA v. Russia 1pm ET.

Ovechkin will be in the lineup against Team USA, hope he has jet lag!


New Gillette deal, looks like Burt Reynolds.

[Prime2]

Team USA Roster 2015. 6 NCAA kids, Team under 24 years of age, youngest in Tourney. Lead by Justin Faulk, NHLer, legit star, Seth Jones, might be one day. 7-1 in the Tourney, embarrassed several good teams so far.

# Name POS. Most Recent Team (League)
36 Marc Arcobello F Arizona Coyotes (NHL)
13 Nick Bonino F Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
1 Jack Campbell G Texas (AHL)
33 Charlie Coyle F Minnesota Wild (NHL)
9 Jack Eichel F Boston University (HEA)
27 Justin Faulk D Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
51 Jake Gardiner D Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
37 Connor Hellebuyck G St. John's (AHL)
23 Matt Hendricks F Edmonton Oilers (NHL)
3 Seth Jones D Nashville Predators (NHL)
47 Torey Krug D Boston Bruins (NHL)
21 Dylan Larkin F University of Michigan (Big Ten)
90 Anders Lee F New York Islanders (NHL)
22 Trevor Lewis F Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
34 Alex Lyon G Yale University (ECAC Hockey)
32 Stefan Matteau F Albany Devils (AHL)
17 John Moore D Arizona Coyotes (NHL)
26 Jeremy Morin F Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
14 Steve Moses F Jokerit (KHL)
29 Brock Nelson F New York Islanders (NHL)
5 Connor Murphy D Arizona Coyotes (NHL)
24 Zach Redmond D Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
6 Mike Reilly D University of Minnesota (Big Ten)
42 Dan Sexton F Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik (KHL)
12 Ben Smith F San Jose Sharks (NHL)
19 Jimmy Vesey F Harvard University (ECAC Hockey)

Russia's Panarin on semifinal vs. U.S.: 'We need to teach those college kids a lesson'
Artemi Panarin didn't waste any time firing the first salvo in the psychological battle that will surround Saturday's 2015 IIHF World Championship semifinal game between Russia and the United States.

The recent Chicago Blackhawks free-agent signing handed the Americans some bulletin-board material by suggesting he and his teammates were itching for an opportunity to put the U.S. in its place.

"We're in a fighting mood to play the Americans," Panarin said Thursday. "We need to teach those college kids a lesson."

The United States defeated Russia 4-2 during the preliminary round. Panarin was limited to one assist in that contest, but Russia will have Alex Ovechkin in its lineup for the rematch.

[froot loops]

Tell that dude Russia tried teaching them college kids a lesson in 1980. It didn't work. He can watch "Miracle" if he needs a refresher course.

[Prime2]

Semi-Final, Canada v. Czech Republic.

Canada strikes first, -Taylor Hall from Crosby and Eberle @ 8:39 of the 1st Period.

Player to watch, Aaron Ekblad of the Florida Panthers, what a Tournament.

Best Defenceman in the world under 21 years of age. 6'4", 220 lbs, Windsor boy.

1st overall NHL Draft 2014.

[Prime2]

Canada -2
Czech Republic-0

9:03 2nd Period.
Goal - Jason SPEZZA (Matt DUCHENE, Dan HAMHUIS)

[Mike]

I'm torn. Both games start at 1:00 today. Do I want to watch the IIHF World Championship or real hockey??

[Prime2]

Canada-2
Czech Republic -0

FINAL.

Anytime you get nearly 100M in NHL salary on one team, it's always a thing of beauty.

Canada now 9-0, outscored the world 60-14 to date. Final on Sunday.

Now Rangers v. Bolts, gotta love it.