great hockey game..russ/check repub

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Originally Posted by MaTH716

I don't know about that, 2 of the goals were deflected in and one was off a mad scramble in front (that Marty actually created). And this comes from a person who despises Marty. I would love nothing more then for Babcock to do the unthinkable and put Luongo in. You would think that it would be the ultimate slap in the face for the guy who might go down as the greatest ever (as painful as it is for me to say).
I do think that since he is allowed to handle the puck more (because of olympic rules), actually hurts him because it's something he doesn't get to do anymore and he is excellent at it. But he does it so much that, it seemed last night he was always scrambling trying to get back into position and I believe it cost him on at least one goal.
I not a big Emrick fan either, but I think him and Eddie O did a good job last night. I enjoyed the game/telecast very much (but the outcome probably had a big thing to do with that). Also for the most part last night except for the late penalty against the U.S., the refs did a good job letting them play.

i'd be SHOCKED if they ride marty from here on out. Its Luigi's net to lose now, and if they lose its over. Marty was his usual self last night, overhandled the puck, and his swat out of mid air cost him a goal against singled handley. I'm sure Yzermen is pissing in babcock's ear about the switch, HOF or not, the guy is not as sharp as he once was, and letting him play out of pride and the fact that this is gonna be his last olympics is gonna cost the canadian a chance to medal. that and the fact that they have a 2nd year guy like drew doughty out there over the likes of robyn regehr, jay bouwmeester, and mike green.

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