Comments on: 2010 Olympic hockey preview

By: Sergei

Sergei — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 16:30:35 +0000

I am not sure whatthe fuss is about. National pride? Common people, as far as I am concerned…they might as well cancel man’s hockey tournament in Vanvouver. Russia will slap every team around and punish them hard. Nobody can even come close in term s of the talent. Our top 2 lines have probably scored more goals in NHL than any other team combined . And on top of that….Russia ranked #1 in hockey. Have you forgotten last world chanpionship and Kovalchuks goals? Easy gold for Russia….stop sweating yourself to death.

By: can

can — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 02:10:20 +0000

Bk are you joking? I am not sure if you follow hockey but I would say players like Nash and Iginla are game changers. That being said I understand your point I heard the new olympic format is to have 2 on 2 play. This means that Russia can use a line of Malkin and Ovie. Depth is more important. Your goaltending comment is also absurd.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 19:56:47 +0000

Ovie and Malkin have had horrible international experiences against Canada. Both lack the mental toughness to be able to compete consistantly at the highest level on Canadian soil. Shut them down as Canada can do and has done in the past and you shut down Russia. Canada’s desire to win on home soil along with their depth and psychological edge will win the gold for them.

By: bk

bk — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:56:40 +0000

very concerned about canada in this tournament. Although they have, arguably, the deepest team all-around, they lack the remarkable game-breaking talents of the comrades; ovechkin may be an execrable human being, but he can win a game by himself – and so can malkin. Additionally, the russians have excellent goal-tending and are well-coached. I have a very bad feeling about vancouver……