WoW, is all I have to say as Canada as a country has gone into PANIC mode after a loss to the Americans. Ok, let's be honest here. Who really thought the Olympics were going to be this cake walk? Come on, the Canadians have a target on their back since 2002 Salt Lake when they took home gold. Let's not forget they are in Canada playing for GOLD and expected to win. But, in the last 3 olympics Canada, Czech, Sweden have all won the gold medal.
Other countries were not just going to come to Canada and let them take the gold like some sort of coronation ceremony. What gets to me is the fans of this country are pathetic. I am angry and upset at how they are knocking the team and Canadian Hockey. Give me a break.
Let's get something straight. The rest of the world hates Team Canada just look at Ryan Kesler he was so happy to win but made it known he hates Canada. Hey Ryan, don't forget who signs your paychecks. Guess you are a moron and didn't realize you play for Vancouver. GOOD JOB!
Secondly, it's time to up the physicality. We need some game changers out there and start taking the body. It's the olympics guys and no offense it may be the last kick at it for some of these players. I would definitely make some critical adjustments for the next game. Move Keith and Seabrook as your top pairing. Reunite Pronger and Neidermayer and have Boyle and Doughty take the 3rd pairing. I would move Iggy with Crosby and move Nash in the open win. I don't care if you can't play on LW.
Thirdly, they are playing scared. They need to find that confidence and need someone to galvanize the team. In 2002, Wayne Gretzky made the infamous speech that rallied the troops and got the pressure taken off the Canadians. Well Steve Yzerman we need you to step it up for the team. Take the heat for the team and defend them. Their egos are getting rocked right now and somehow you have to remind them they are the best players Canada has produced. The pressure they are playing under is immense. Time to rally the troops and remind them it's US vs THEM.
Fourthly, Sidney this is your team. This is Team Canada. Like Mario did in 2002 and Wayne before him it's time for you to carry this team on your back and get them through. Legends and all time greats find a way to win. This time for 4 games you have to find ways to win. The road got a lot harder than we had anticipated but it's nothing hard to overcome. In 2005, remember Grand Folks? remember 9 or so players on this roster played in that WJHC. It's time to lay it on the line. It's gold or bust kid.
I am standing on my soap box because I will support Team Canada. 4 wins , Germany, Russia, Sweden and them Team USA. That's my predicition. The road is long and perhaps tedious. Just remember this Olympics will be defined by whether or not Team Canada can win GOLD. My feeling is the party is going to get started really fast.
GO CANADA GO!
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Good read sir.
ReplyDeleteLooking back I was a guru of sorts lol
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