On 2/17/2025 at 12:03 PM, woundedknees said:

The PAC/B1G Alliance worked so well! 

 

 

Ever heard the story of the scorpion and the frog? Just so happened that time there were three frogs.

I didn't get to watch Canada vs Finland game. I checked the score briefly and saw it was 4-0 early in the second. Sounds like I missed a hectic comeback attempt by Finland. Congrats to them as I think most odds makers put them as a distant fourth.

 

As far as tonight in the USA vs Sweden game they've already announced Matthew Tkachuck is out. Nothing serious I think, but USA will likely play most their reserves tonight in anticipation for Thursday in the championship. If I could see a live hockey game in person I would choose that game over even a Stanley Cup matchup. It's going to be crazy in Boston. 

 

I'm for it if it eliminates SEC teams scheduling Sun Belt teams. Oregon vs Texas in the regular season, USC vs Texas A&M, Florida hosting Ohio State, Tennessee at Michigan, Wisconsin at South Carolina, Penn State at Georgia, LSU at Washington. Imagine that in the regular season.

So 2030 then..... Not sure what the author means by Oregon and Washington having to win to draw eyeballs. Oregon had three of the highest drawing games in the B1G this past year and they won the league. Pretty sure that doesn't get them a year closer to full shares.

On 2/15/2025 at 10:46 PM, Jon Joseph said:

 

No way. See: 30 Duck's photo post above. And do watch the movie Slapshot. Paul Newman said he had more fun making Slapshot than any other flick.

 

The Hanson's could not carry a tune but they could definitely carry brass knuckles onto the ice. 😜

These are the guys.....

 

 

 

You'll have to forgive me Jon, I grew up on the Mighty Ducks.

 

 

On 2/16/2025 at 10:31 AM, Jon Joseph said:

 

Hats Off to Team USA and the NHL. Last night was far from a typical All-Star game.

 

 

Five takeaways from USA-Canada at 4 Nations Face-Off

WWW.YARDBARKER.COM

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A raucous, bombastic atmosphere highlighted a 3-1 win for Team USA over Team Canada in Saturday night's heavyweight showdown in Montreal.

 

Will the Canadians get booed in Boston?

On 2/15/2025 at 9:58 PM, SoGaDawg said:

Absolutely brother, and if I’m being honest, you guys are looking much better for next season than many were predicting.  Napier has done much better than many expected and there is no doubt that DJ is 100% the real deal.  I’m very jealous of Lagway, he is going to be a big problem for my Dawgs.  
 

The problem is that you guys have to deal with the same thing we do, a ridiculous schedule!  Both of our programs kinda got screwed with this makeshift 2 year schedule.

Our fan base has kind of gone through a Jekyll and Hyde phase with every coach since Meyer. Napier preached patience and talked about the process as he needed time to fix institutional issues and recruiting woes that became a big thing under the last two guys. We just didn't understand how badly Mullen and McElwain really were until all the reports of broken relationships between UF and several high school coaches in the State.

 

Georgia has been the model program in the SEC for the last five years, probably more. I think you guys would've beaten Michigan last year. I thought you guys were going to win it in the 2018 Title Game until Bama magic popped up. So Kirby could very well have four titles to right now and I can only hope Napier can get us to the playoffs before I even contemplate Billy being anywhere near his level. Realistically he has to win one. With Texas, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Missouri, Georgia and Alabama in the mix it's going to be tough. Not to mention Ole Miss which seems to hit the transfer portal hard every year. But that's what elite programs do.

 

Georgia and Texas are elite. Tennessee and Ole Miss are close. South Carolina and Florida were late risers last year. Can Billy let go of his very boring and cautious play calling on offense and see if Lagway can light it up in big moments? Remains to be seen. But it's feeling a lot better than it did last off-season.

 

I thank you for the kind words brother. One thing we can all laugh at is FSU. I thank you for trashing them in that bowl two years ago.

On 2/15/2025 at 9:01 PM, 30Duck said:

Championship in Boston. I hope Bobby Orr is there. 

 

That place is going to be rocking, especially if it's USA vs Canada. Canada has to beat Finland in regulation though.

On 2/15/2025 at 9:06 PM, Jon Joseph said:

 

I'm not sure where the Hanson Bros played college hockey but here's where other 4 Nations players 'played ball.'

 

 

College Hockey Inc » Former College Hockey Stars Set for 4 Nations Face-Off

WWW.COLLEGEHOCKEYINC.COM

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College Hockey Inc. - Your NCAA Hockey Resource

 

Hanson brothers Jon? Not the "mmm bop" lot I'm hoping. That freaking song was annoying and catchy as heck.

On 2/15/2025 at 9:02 PM, SoGaDawg said:

Hell yeah!!!  I gotta thank you @GatOrlando for bringing this tournament to my attention, even if you are a damn dirty Gator.😂  Seriously though, thanks I’m enjoying watching. 

We can be united as fans on this great board here. But for four quarters in October we don't know each other🤣. Seriously though hockey is awesome and the NHL has done us a great favor by giving us this awesome tournament during what I call the dead season in sports.

As Jon said earlier, the USA punched it's ticket to the championship!!!! Monday vs Sweden is just a bonus 

On 2/15/2025 at 8:44 PM, Jon Joseph said:

 

He played his college hockey at U Mass-Lowell. Was not offered by BU, BC, or any other brand name teams.

 

He's as good as it gets in today's game.

 

Larkin's goal was a sweet breakout. Changing lines requires choreography that is hard to put together in an all-star game. 

 

Come on USA! Win in regulation and the USA is in the champ game to be played in BOSTON Thursday night.

They say this is the most talented team the USA has ever put together. In my lifetime I've seen the USA win a Silver during the 2010 Olympics. 

On 2/15/2025 at 8:41 PM, SoGaDawg said:

Really, I was a kid also and that was way before my interest in ice hockey came about.  Sounds cool though, I’m gonna have to try to find some examples to look at.

Even as an adult I still think of it first when somebody says NHL. With technology today I think it could work and help the viewing experience greatly. Old timers are always going to say nothing should change, but if that was so they wouldn't have helmets on and it'd look like a YMCA scrimmage.

The NBA has had to fight the "rigged" rumors more than any other sport. In my lifetime the 2002 Lakers vs Kings series sure looked suspicious.

 

Just last week you had Dallas trade away a 26 year old MVP caliber guy and it was to the Lakers for a broken down Anthony Davis. Word is no other NBA teams were even engaged and it was pushed through so fast that it caught everybody off guard. Seems fishy to me.

On 2/15/2025 at 8:27 PM, SoGaDawg said:

I wish they would find a way to put a fluorescent outline on the puck or something to make it easier to follow the puck.  I’ve gotten better, but it’s so fast that my eyes can’t follow as well as I’d like.  It’s also possible that my eyesight just isn’t good enough. 😂
 

edit: I mean this in they way that football has the yellow first down line for tv viewers. 

During the 90's Fox had the glow puck. I liked it as a kid.

 

 

On 2/15/2025 at 8:12 PM, 30Duck said:

Messier, Gretzky's Enforcer, a Hall of Famer in his own right. 

Great player all around. Before my time but that Edmonton dynasty must've been something to watch.

On 2/15/2025 at 8:07 PM, SoGaDawg said:

It’s those breakaways that concern me

With Canada you can't stop them. You just have to keep wearing those legs out by keeping them defensive. It's like running the ball for three quarters to tire down the defensive lineman.

USA has controlled zone time and the Canadians have dominated the breakaways. But Larkin scored after Canada got four shots off on a breakaway.

Two to one USA!!!!

On 2/15/2025 at 7:33 PM, SoGaDawg said:

Hellebuyck playing a heck of a game so far!

Binnigton is as well. USA has 17 shots to 12 for the Canucks.

A win in regulation clinches a championship spot for the USA.

On 2/15/2025 at 6:46 PM, 30Duck said:

Connor Mcdavid, one of the best players in the NHL, scored the goal. 

One of those guys that makes it look effortless.

On 2/15/2025 at 5:18 PM, SoGaDawg said:

Absolutely, there will be a mix of naughty French and English vocabulary being liberally spread in Montreal tonight!  They love their Hockey and take much pride every time they best the USA.  I can’t blame them, heck that makes it more fun and meaningful!  
 

Go USA!!!  Beat the Canucks!!!  I’m excited, let’s GO!!!

I liked the kid with the obscene gesture towards the USA bench when the anthem was going. I think the guy singing both anthems did a very good job. I wonder what kind of reception the Canadians will get when this shifts to Boston for the last three games. Surely a handshake and a Samuel Adams.

USA is without their best defenseman tonight. Canada is down a couple guys as well .

 

Adam Silver should be watching this as his All Star weekend is going on without anybody caring.

Finland beat Sweden 3-2 in overtime to earn two points. USA plays Canada in about an hour in Montreal. It's gonna be very raucous up there. Canadians are very nice people but I feel like there may be some naughty words spoken in both French and English directed at our lads. Let's Go USA!!!