Re: Official Sochi 2014 Olympics Thread
Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 10:05 am
Congratulations to Steve Yzerman and his assistants, to the players, Mike Babcock and his coaches, and to all the support staff.
Jonathan Toews is money. To me he is pretty much the most valuable all around player in hockey. Some of his skills are not the most noted. His puck control. His balance and body control. But most of all how clutch he is. Sid the Kid is right there of course, but for my money, I just might take Toews over Crosby.
Most ice time for a Canadian forward: Jonathan Toews. Shut down centre. And a thousand other things.
Great scheme by the coaching staff.
I watched the 1960 Olympics, saw the USSR take over international hockey, and it has taken this long for Canada to pretty much re-assert itself as the dominant power in hockey. Some steps along the way. 1972 Canada showdown with USSR. 1986 Canada Cup. Canada Cups 1984, 1987, 1991. World Juniors. 2002 Olympics Gold Medals. 2010 Olympics Gold Medals. 2014 Olympics Gold Medals. Not much question. We are Number 1 once again, and have been for quite a while. This dominant Olympic performance pretty much cements it.
IMO ...
Jonathan Toews is money. To me he is pretty much the most valuable all around player in hockey. Some of his skills are not the most noted. His puck control. His balance and body control. But most of all how clutch he is. Sid the Kid is right there of course, but for my money, I just might take Toews over Crosby.
Most ice time for a Canadian forward: Jonathan Toews. Shut down centre. And a thousand other things.
Great scheme by the coaching staff.
I watched the 1960 Olympics, saw the USSR take over international hockey, and it has taken this long for Canada to pretty much re-assert itself as the dominant power in hockey. Some steps along the way. 1972 Canada showdown with USSR. 1986 Canada Cup. Canada Cups 1984, 1987, 1991. World Juniors. 2002 Olympics Gold Medals. 2010 Olympics Gold Medals. 2014 Olympics Gold Medals. Not much question. We are Number 1 once again, and have been for quite a while. This dominant Olympic performance pretty much cements it.
IMO ...