The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Discussion Thread

His dad was a Scottish emigrant to Sweden.

 

Canada's 2010 roster

Forwards
? Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins
? Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins (alternate captain)
? Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Ducks
? Dany Heatley, San Jose Sharks
? Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames (alternate captain)
? Patrick Marleau, Sharks
? Brenden Morrow, Dallas Stars
? Rick Nash, Columbus Blue Jackets
? Corey Perry, Ducks
? Mike Richards, Philadelphia Flyers
? Eric Staal, Carolina Hurricanes
? Joe Thornton, Sharks
? Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks

Defensemen
? Dan Boyle, Sharks
? Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings
? Duncan Keith, Blackhawks
? Scott Niedermayer, Ducks (captain)
? Chris Pronger, Flyers (alternate captain)
? Brent Seabrook, Blackhawks
? Shea Weber, Nashville Predators

Goaltenders
? Martin Brodeur, New Jersey Devils
? Marc-Andre Fleury, Penguins
? Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks

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Another very impressive roster.

 

My concern is Thornton, Marleau & Heatley, none of them famous for being good when the chips are down.

 

US Hockey Team roster:

Goalies

Ryan Miller(notes), Buffalo Sabres; Jonathan Quick(notes), Los Angeles Kings; Tim Thomas(notes), Boston Bruins.


Forwards

David Backes(notes), St. Louis Blues; Dustin Brown(notes), Los Angeles Kings; Ryan Callahan(notes), New York Rangers; Chris Drury(notes), New York Rangers; Patrick Kane(notes), Chicago Blackhawks; Ryan Kesler(notes), Vancouver Canucks; Phil Kessel(notes), Toronto Maple Leafs; Jamie Langenbrunner(notes), New Jersey Devils; Ryan Malone(notes), Tampa Bay Lightning; Zach Parise(notes), New Jersey Devils; Joe Pavelski(notes), San Jose Sharks; Bobby Ryan(notes), Anaheim Ducks; Paul Stastny(notes), Colorado Avalanche.

Defense

Erik Johnson(notes), St. Louis Blues; Jack Johnson(notes), Los Angles Kings; Mike Komisarek(notes), Toronto Maple Leafs; Paul Martin(notes), New Jersey Devils; Brooks Orpik(notes), Pittsburgh Penguins; Brian Rafalski(notes), Detroit Red Wings; Ryan Suter(notes), Nashville Predators.

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US team going mainly with youth vs. experience.

 

Ugh, Team USA may as well recreate the magic of 1980 and roll with amateurs on the hockey squad, because that roster looks pretty meek, outside of Parise.

 

I don't think that's true. Stastny, Kane, Ryan, and Kessel are all solid players. Even guys like Kesler, Malone, and Langenbrunner are pretty decent. The defence is their weakness but they're really counting on Miller to steal games and you know what, I wouldn't be surprised if they end up with a medal.

 

I can't believe what's going on downtown. Apparently, if you have a parking spot, you can say goodbye to it.

 

Brilliant BBC Commercial for the Olympics

 

I see they're bringing n snow by truck.

Here in 3rd place Salzburg there's white stuff everywhere. Just sayin' ...

Of course, in Sotschi, there's nothing but an empty dump.

 

I wore my USA Hockey Jersey to the grocery store yesterday and got a GO USA from some dude.

PS I am wearing my Whistler long Sleeve T-shirt today.

 

less than a week to go!

 

I'm excited!

 

Potentially devastating news for ski fans -- Lindsey Vonn has a bruised shin and may miss one or even all of the skiing events. Apparently she can't put her boot on without excruciating pain.

 

Man, that stinks. I really hope that she's able to compete at the games, even if it's not at 100%.

 

hate to see injuries so close to an event like the Olympics

 

Especially to someone who would be a favorite.

 

She may have to freeze the foot and go for it.

Since I live in the Vancouver area, I will say the place is going crazy. Parties everywhere!

 

Seems like it's snowing everywhere (in the Northern Hemisphere at least) except Vancouver.

 

That is strange that it's not snowing in Vancouver.

Still, the day is here. I'll be flipping between the Pens game and the Opening Ceremonies tonight.