#26 — Vanek! with a Jurco

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Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Finland vs. Sweden at 3 pm eastern

Canada vs. USA at 8 pm eastern

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Dubinsky and J. Johnson scratched for USA, according to Tortorella.

I'm maybe 70% relieved and 30% disappointed, ratio subject to change.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Most of my twitter feed has defected to Canada. This is the darkest timeline.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

It's what Team USA deserves after those roster choices.

But I think I kind of want them to win tonight and lose to the Czechs. Like after all that "beat Canada" talk what would they say if they did and still failed to move on?

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

It feels weird rooting for Canada. I'm only doing it because I want Team Europe to advance, but still. It goes against everything I've ever known.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Why would you do that to yourself, bb? D: A lot would have to fall into place for Europe not to advance even with a USA win tonight. Plus, there's still one scenario, however improbable, where neither Canada nor USA advance and that's the one I'm holding out hope for.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

WTF does Team Canada winning have to do with Team Europe advancing? Team Europe has a better shot if Canada loses — right now they are the only team with 4 points in the tournament. If Canada wins, they will be tied.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

I want Finland to win, because it would really make the last two qualification games intense.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

I want Sweden to win so bad, which means they won't :/

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Welp, that was quick.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

*Quick

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Can't watch the game. I hate them, didn't cheer for them, but I can't watch Canada beat them badly.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Yeah, I tuned it, saw the first two of what I assume to be 10+ goals for Canada, and decided to work on my Netflix queue.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

sa. Well at least they didn't get a complete ass whooping.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Well, at least they'll never let Torts coach the team again.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Torts suck but the people making the selections Lombardi/Burke/Poile sucks just as hard or more so.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

If Zach Werenski makes CBJ and Torts ruins him I will burn Columbus down.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Well, they claimed they only chose him because he didn't have a job at the time and they figured he'd be able to devote time it. I wouldn't bet on Torts not getting fired and being between jobs the next time a national team event rolls around.

To be honest, I think in general people who believe heads will roll over this are being overly optimistic. The loss to Team Europe seems to be being blamed on 1) Patrick Kane's mistake and 2) Lazy backchecking. Which means they'll probably decide having any skill players is stupid and they need more heart and soul.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

I wonder how long Torts is going to leave Quick in. I want to see Bishop play but it would be pretty sad if he got hurt in this pointless game.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Dream world, Team Europe Wins.
Reality Canada Wins.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

I love Phil

https://twitter.com/PKessel81/status/778426548651163648

Just sitting around the house tonight w my dog. Felt like I should be doing something important, but couldn't put my finger on it.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

Phil the Thrill is a true American hero, my god.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

This and the tweet from Josh Pauls, a defenseman for the USA sled hockey team, fucking killed me.

"Really glad I was born without legs. The US sled team has a much better track record of success than the US stand up men's team...." - https://twitter.com/spudsusa27/status/778420627988320257

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

PHIL. What a legend.

Re: Game day thread 20 September 2016

[(Anonymous)]

https://twitter.com/IneffectiveMath/status/778432162056077312

And, speaking of fun trivia, Suter led all skaters with 28 minutes of ice-time and was the only American to not be scored on.

Good for you, Suter! ~It's probably because your dad played in the Miracle on Ice.~