Game Thread: Finland vs. Russia

[jstewismybastardson]

Anyone else think a north American coach might get better results with the Russian team? Not that it will ever happen.

MIKE KEENAN!!!

 

[mattola]

Anyone else think a north American coach might get better results with the Russian team? Not that it will ever happen.

well you probably wont be seeing this coach anytime soon


how did Russia play did they get frustrated and selfish once finland had the lead? I didnt see it

 

[Dacks]

Anyone else think a north American coach might get better results with the Russian team? Not that it will ever happen.

Absolutely. Apparently Malkin had to tell his coaches to pull their goalie - either they forgot or weren't going to.

 

[dash]

he was pretty composed too (if not gutted)

Yeah, that's the word, absolutely gutted.

 

[dare2be]

Elliotte Friedman says all the Russian players stormed through the media room, OV was the only player that stopped to be interviewed.

Even the 4-time Lady Byng award winner didn't stick around?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Anyone else think a north American coach might get better results with the Russian team? Not that it will ever happen.

maybe ... this could be the impetus for a structural/mindset change ... more and more of the retired NHL'ers are involved in russian hockeys management so ... they have an italian coaching their national soccer team?

 

[dash]

Even the Lady Byng award winner didn't stick around?

Apparently not (and he's the captain).

 

[Darkstone42]

 

[dare2be]

Yeah, that's the word, absolutely gutted.

OVenison

 

[TiLoBrown]

They have to get out ASAP... They probably know they're marked men now

 

[dash]

Hey Putin

 

[mattola]

Elliotte Friedman says all the Russian players stormed through the media room, OV was the only player that stopped to be interviewed.

I feel sorry for whatever Restaurant/Hotel/Accommodation that feels the wrath of the upcoming vodka induced outburst

I hold a little higher respect for OV for sticking around and answering. Good for him.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Yeah, that's the word, absolutely gutted.

and thats a big gut to gut too!!!

 

[Comeds]

Is it true OV asked where the nearest North American embassy is?

 

[jstewismybastardson]

Is it true OV asked where the nearest Red Lobster is?

fify

 

[pixburgher66]

Seems like most people agree with my sentiment: this one (although not solely) is on the coaches heads. I saw the tweet about Malkin having to tell them to pull the goalie, and good lord if that's true.... Beyond that however, was just the simple misuse of their offensive talent. OV and Geno weren't used correctly, and I think Kovalchuk had an awesome tournament in spite of misuse. Tough for me to get over them giving Radulov prime minutes the day after he took two hideous penalties that lead to a loss vs. the US. I must say I was very impressed by their D during this tourney, I expected them to be bounced, but not because they couldn't score. Also think Bob should've been starting this game. As 43 would say, one of the best first save goalies, and he showed that with 2 spectacular saves late in the third.

 

[quoipourquoi]

how did Russia play did they get frustrated and selfish once finland had the lead? I didnt see it

Big time. Everyone got chippy, and the star players started looking to create YouTube clips instead of making short, intelligent passes. With their speed, they should have had it, but Finland's players were always making safe decisions with the puck.

 

[dash]

Erie Eddie is offering him sanctuary at the Olive Garden...

 

[pixburgher66]

Also, must be mentioned: I LOVE YOU OLLI MAATTA. Kid is a beast, plain and simple. Had 19+TOI today, including the final minute of play in crunch time. He made a ton of great plays in that third period. Great active stick. He's just so impressive.

 

[Comeds]

Now the rumors are that Putin is ending the games early. Lights out, go home.