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[Neo]

Spndnchz, on 02 January 2013 - 05:14 PM, said:

It almost makes me root for Russia.

So, who's getting up early this morning?

I'm in!    I am seeing conflicting start times.  3 30 and 4 00.

Nice tournament for the Swiss, by the way.   For the record, I agree with the "once you're a pro sentiment".

Edited by Neo, 02 January 2013 - 10:17 PM.

[Vanek-Man]

Anyone up?

USA Lines-

Gaudrea - Miller - Vesey
Galchenyuk - Kuraly - Barber
Pietila - Bardreau - Hartman
Grimaldi - Trocheck - Biggs
Lucia

McCabe - Jones
Sieloff - Trouba
Reilly - Murphy
Gostisbehere

Goalie: Gibson

[26CornerBlitz]

Jake McCabe Scores!!! 1-0 USA

[TheMatrix31]

Another one for McCabe! ###### yeah!

[26CornerBlitz]

McCabe lights the lamp again!!! 2-0 USA

[26CornerBlitz]

3-0 USA!!! USA!!!

[26CornerBlitz]

4-0 Team USA is flying!!! Malcolm Subban pulled by Team Canada.

Edited by 26CornerBlitz, 03 January 2013 - 05:20 AM.

[TheMatrix31]

Too bad we couldnt keep a clean sheet. Damn.

Awesome ass-kicking though.

Edited by TheMatrix31, 03 January 2013 - 06:03 AM.

[26CornerBlitz]

The Empire strikes back!!! 5-1 USA Johnny Gaudreau with his 2nd tally of the game.

It's done...Excellent game by the USA. On to the quest for the Gold.  Jake McCabe is the Player of the Game for the USA.  Way to go Captain America!!!


Next up at 8 AM EST, Sweden vs Russia. Go Grigs Go!

Edited by 26CornerBlitz, 03 January 2013 - 06:25 AM.

[Vanek-Man]

Awesome game. Phil Housley seems like a heck of a coach. This team has improved so much since the start of the tournament.

[Eleven]

Nothing like waking up to good news!

[Vanek-Man]

Makarov will not be starting for Russia this morning.

[Vanek-Man]

McCabe 1-0


McCabe 2-0

Edited by Vanek-Man, 03 January 2013 - 07:36 AM.

[Spun]

Way to go USA!!! It wasn't the outcome that I expected!  I thought for the US to have a chance, they would need a good start.  The skating is what really impresses me, especially by the defensemen during the breakouts.  The US has really improved since game one against the Germans.  An interesting thing to consider is that this team really hasn't played together very much since many of the college players had final exams to attend to before the WJC.

As for Latvia not playing Girgenson, I was surprised by this decision.  If Edmonton could let Nugent-Hopkins play then why can't the Rochester Americans let Girgenson play?  From what I read, Girgenson would have been Latvia's best player.  It isn't like Girgenson is an instrumental part of the Amerks effort (at this point).  It also isn't like Latvia makes it to the WJC every year.  I think the competion could have done Girgenson some good.  By the way I think Nugent-Hopkins should play.  N-H is of age and shouldn't be penalized because of his skill level.  He was available, so let him play.

I do like the Sabres prospect parade in Ufa!  Grigorenko, McCabe, Makarov and Armia are all young and still developing.  I wouldn't read too much into their flaws at this point.  I will take joy at their success!.

Both Russia and Sweden have very good programs.  The US skated circles around the Swedes two years ago in Buffalo.  But the Swedes skated circles around Canada two years ago and beat Russia last year in the final 1-0.  The US can't take either team lightly.  And they can't let up after todays (tonights?) win.

Wins against Canada don't happen all that often so for now, celebrate!  Go USA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[26CornerBlitz]

The Hockey News: Grigorenko must lead the Russians

http://www.thehockey..._daily_20130103

Sweden is up 2-0 in the first.  They really look good.

Edited by 26CornerBlitz, 03 January 2013 - 08:25 AM.

[LGR4GM]

Russia down 0-1 to Sweden as Londholm scores on the PP

Phillip Forsberg scores, 2-0 Sweden

10mins left in first

[Robviously]

Damn, Jake McCabe's stock just about doubled this morning.  I liked the teeny tiny bit I read about him last spring when we drafted him, but he really got lost in the excitement over Grigorenko and Girgensons.

[Derrico]

Hats off to the Americans this morning.  I woke up to find them up 1-0 and went back to bed after the 2nd.  On a selfish note, Jake McCabe looks like the real deal out there.  I remember when he was drafted the Sabres brass was saying they considered taking a forward in that spot but had rated McCabe as a first rounder and were surprised he had fallen so far.  I know Girgenson sounds like he's off to a slow start but Grigorenko and McCabe seem like the real deal!

[Robviously]

Vanek-Man, on 03 January 2013 - 07:04 AM, said:

Makarov will not be starting for Russia this morning.

LGR4GM, on 03 January 2013 - 08:25 AM, said:

Russia down 0-1 to Sweden as Londholm scores on the PP

Phillip Forsberg scores, 2-0 Sweden

10mins left in first

I suspect these two posts are related.  [Makarov FTW.]

[SwampD]

LGR4GM, on 03 January 2013 - 08:25 AM, said:

Russia down 0-1 to Sweden as Londholm scores on the PP

Phillip Forsberg scores, 2-0 Sweden

10mins left in first

Is there a stream for this game?

[26CornerBlitz]

SwampD, on 03 January 2013 - 08:29 AM, said:

Is there a stream for this game?

No Stream on NHL.com, It's on NHL Network however.

[Robviously]

Derrico, on 03 January 2013 - 08:28 AM, said:

Hats off to the Americans this morning.  I woke up to find them up 1-0 and went back to bed after the 2nd.  On a selfish note, Jake McCabe looks like the real deal out there. I remember when he was drafted the Sabres brass was saying they considered taking a forward in that spot but had rated McCabe as a first rounder and were surprised he had fallen so far.  I know Girgenson sounds like he's off to a slow start but Grigorenko and McCabe seem like the real deal!

You have a good memory.  I was curious about the board's reaction to when we drafted him so I did a search and found that original thread: http://forums.sabres...be/#entry398079

nobody, on 23 June 2012 - 01:10 PM, said:

DEVINE SAYS: “We actually (had) McCabe rated at the end of the first round. We weren’t sure if we were going to get a forward or defense, but he was too high up on our board. He played for (Rochester head coach) Ron Rolston before, so we know about his character.”

There are a couple other good links in that thread.

[Spun]

justin.tv has the feed.  SHHH....

[LGR4GM]

Robviously, on 03 January 2013 - 08:29 AM, said:

I suspect these two posts are related.  [Makarov FTW.]

Well honestly vasilevsky or however you spell it hasnt played bad but Sweden is dominating Russia.

SwampD, on 03 January 2013 - 08:29 AM, said:

Is there a stream for this game?

I have a stream for the game yes but I can't post that on here sorry

I will say I like the first row...

Edited by LGR4GM, 03 January 2013 - 08:46 AM.

[SwampD]

[bunomatic]

Congrats team U.S.A. Great to see another one of our boys have such a great game on 'D'. Honestly until this game he's been mostly invisible in a good way for the U.S. focusing on shutdown play rather than offence but what a way to break out offensively and in such an important game. Great for his confidence moving forward. What it comes down to for Canada is they were simply outcoached as there really isn't that much talent wise that separates these teams at this point so congrats to Phil Housely for the job he's done. That and goaltending. Gibson played great. Subban not so much.

Edited by bunomatic, 03 January 2013 - 09:36 AM.

[Spndnchz]

USA Game Highlights



Grigs ties it!

[bunomatic]

Grigs !!! tie game.

[26CornerBlitz]

Grigo Scores!!! 2-2

[MattPie]

Vanek-Man, on 03 January 2013 - 07:35 AM, said:

McCabe 2-0

Man, it's a shame they have to have a goal siren to pump up the crowd.

[26CornerBlitz]

@McCabe19
Total domination. Unreal game #onemore #usa

[Sabres Fan In NS]

Slept in a bit this morning .....

..... did I miss anything, eh?

[SwampD]

This is a great game.  Damn, I miss hockey.  Looked like Russia was playing for the shootout, though, at the end of OT.

[bunomatic]

Shootout Sweden Russia. Swedens goalie looks like he stepped out of a lacross net so hopefully Grigs and co. can find some space. Want to see those prospects advance.

[26CornerBlitz]

Grigo stopped on a shootout attempt.

Russia is out, lose shootout 1-0.

Edited by 26CornerBlitz, 03 January 2013 - 10:30 AM.

[LGR4GM]

Russia loses, Grigorenko first on ice to console the guy who shot last for russia and missed.  Grigorenko has been really good in this tourney from the 2 games I saw.

[Spndnchz]

USA vs Sweden 8AM Saturday.

Canada plays Russia.

[bunomatic]

Shite ! Should be a good gold medal game. Both Sweden and U.S. sound defensively. Gots to pull for our boy Jake and the U.S. Like their momentum and the way they've played good team defence all tournament long. The U.S. speed should help their cause. GO U.S.A !

[TrueBluePhD]

26CornerBlitz, on 03 January 2013 - 10:28 AM, said:

Grigo stopped on a shootout attempt.

Russia is out, lose shootout 1-0.

Brad Boyes, he's not

[LabattBlue]

Vanek-Man, on 03 January 2013 - 06:49 AM, said:

Awesome game. Phil Housley seems like a heck of a coach. This team has improved so much since the start of the tournament.

Whenever I see Housley's name mentioned, I remember Rob Ray saying in an interview a few years ago that Housley was the only teammate he ever hated or hated the most(I'm paraphrasing).