Game Thread: Finland vs. Sweden
by Casey Richey on Feb 21, 2010 9:56 PM CST
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Comments seemed to be getting a little slow so here's a clean slate for you all to comment during the game.
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Finland vs. Sweden, 12:00 a.m. ET
Nothing like this age-old rivalry between the Finns and Swedes. The Finns might have the edge this year though as the Swedes are struggling against the same teams that Finland is blowing out. It's a shame that a game this good comes on so late (in the Detroit timezone at least) and consider it involves 5 of the Red Wings sent to the Olympics, it's a good game to watch all the Detroit stars. Nevertheless, the game goes on regardless of timezone and should be one heck of a game.
Sweden takes on long-time rival Finland in the last game of a day full of excellent games. Henrik Zetterberg, Nicklas Lidstrom, Niklas Kronwall and Johan Franzen join Team Sweden as they face Valtteri Filppula and Finland.
Puck drops at 12:00 a.m. ET so get your coffee and energy drinks ready and enjoy the game!
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aahhhh ...
That fresh new thread smell.
Let’s see how long I can stay up for the late game. If it’s as close as the other two today it will be easier.
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I'm still awake...might join in the fun if that's still true an hour from now
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the giant blob is approaching
Oh, no! Scary Doppler radar picture!
My area is predicted to have 4 to 6 inches by evening, so hopefully I won’t have to shovel myself out to go to work. It’s easier if I park across the street and then clear out my driveway so I can park after work.
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I'd have to pay someone
And usually it isn’t a problem – that’s why I don’t have a snowblower. The first time I would have needed it was last week, because the rest of the time it was only a couple inches at a time at most.
If it is too piled up I just call in to work and let them know it will take me a little while to dig out.
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Am I supposed to be rooting for the Swedes?
Maybe I should root for the Finns. Because Filppula must feel lonely.
Oh well, I’ll just root for the Detroit players. To Hell with the results.
I'm torn, too
I like Nick and Nik and Hank and Mule very much, but I also like Filppula – and Sweden did win gold last Olympics …
I want it to be a good game. The other two wound up the way I wanted, so I can’t complain.
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The problems of a late game
I’m craving for snacks. And I know I’m not actually THAT hungry. But I still want something.
My indulgence was a cookie and a glass of milk. Not good for me, but I don’t care, at least not right now.
by crperreau on Feb 21, 2010 10:53 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
my mom loves those
But she can’t eat potato chips at all because it makes her blood pressure skyrocket, and she can eat sun chips when she wants something crunchy.
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Vending Machine food, I’m assuming?
by crperreau on Feb 21, 2010 10:57 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Unfortunately I'm in a school building
I might have to move after the first two periods because this building closes at 2am…
Bettman is severely annoying me right now. Please stop talking.
by crperreau on Feb 21, 2010 10:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions
stupid question
judging by the conversation, I’m going with “no.”
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 10:59 PM CST up reply actions
Nope
We’re all just midnight snacking.
by Wings3_26_97 on Feb 21, 2010 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
I ate all my midnight snacks
during the game. Now it’s order pizza or go hungry.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
I had a granola bar earlier
And some Life cereal right out of the box.
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cereal!
totally forgot about my Coco Puffs
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:02 PM CST up reply actions
I have commented USA! USA! USA!
In several places.
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All I’ve got to say about food choices around here is you guys eat way healthier than me for midnight snacks.
by crperreau on Feb 21, 2010 11:02 PM CST via mobile reply actions
+1
Coco Puffs are definitely a much better option than anything I would have gone with otherwise
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:03 PM CST up reply actions
hee hee
If I had a box of cookies I would eat them all, so I try not to keep them around. :)
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I bought a box yesterday
it is no more today.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:06 PM CST up reply actions
I laugh
When it’s pointed out that you can freeze them. Mine never last long enough to even get near the freezer.
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I had mine open
before I even got out of the parking lot. I refrigerate them in the meantime though. They still get cold, even if it’s not the same as when they’re frozen.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:09 PM CST up reply actions
I could easily down a box of the Samoas or Tagalogs (peanut butter patties)
I can’t keep things like cookies, crackers, or chips around the house. I will just eat until I am sick.
by Wings3_26_97 on Feb 21, 2010 11:07 PM CST up reply actions
Definitely Tagalongs. Those things are amazing. If I let myself, I’d eat the whole box.
by crperreau on Feb 21, 2010 11:09 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Thin Mints
rarely last a day in my house.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
I love the shortbread and the lemon cremes
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There are also those chocolate chocolate chip ones now too.
by Wings3_26_97 on Feb 21, 2010 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
WHAT?
what are they called?
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:13 PM CST up reply actions
I thought that trip was on Val because his back was zoomed in on- scared me. But I think I worry too much.
by crperreau on Feb 21, 2010 11:08 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Sweden or Finland?
Who are we rooting for? I don’t really care so much because I like guys on both teams.
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Personally?
Finland. I’d like to see an early exit for the Swedes. More rest for the DET guys.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
I hope
Rafalski saves some of those goals for Detroit, unless the US brings home the gold
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
I'm kind of leaning toward Finland too
Just because Sweden won last time.
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I thought US Women's curling was delaying the hockey game
but then I realized I was on the wrong channel
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They said Zetterberg and then Filppula went and hit someone, and I thought for a second...
But no, he took a run on Forsberg, not Hank
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Haha if that happened
Flip: Z, you dirty cheating Swede, I’m so sick of Swedish dominance in Detroit, take that
Forsberg got hit
and he’s not broken into 1000 pieces?
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
tough, that
Hank would be tough for Filppula to knock over – Forsberg ont he other hand with his tissue paper ankles …
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I REALLY hate Forsberg
carryover from ’97
by Wings3_26_97 on Feb 21, 2010 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
'96 and on
because that was the year that franchise was created apparently
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:15 PM CST up reply actions
See how both teams are wearing their dark jerseys?
NHL should let the teams do that sometimes. Red v. Blue would be awesome.
remember that game
where the Wings had to go change jerseys? Mick was all about the Red vs. Blue matchup before that happened.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
I was actually just thinking that. It’s a really cool contrast on the ice.
by crperreau on Feb 21, 2010 11:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I was actually just thinking that. It’s a really cool contrast on the ice.
by crperreau on Feb 21, 2010 11:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Ugh this thing loves to double post for some reason.
by crperreau on Feb 21, 2010 11:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Franzen earning a power play
took a chop at the shins for his troubles
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Backstrom is awesome
Been keeping an eye on him all year because I have him on the fantasy team, but he’s even better than just what his stats show.
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well I have polished off the pretzels
Now I’m thirsty. :)
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Filppula looks good in blue
Maybe it’s the blonde hair.
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but he looks better in red
everyone does
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:22 PM CST up reply actions
i find it weird out of all the red wings in the olympics
raffy is one showing up.
draft micah johnson
maybe he just wanted to save it.
once the olympics are done he will be back to his old self…..hopefully
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I really think
the Wings will put it together after the Olympics. It seems like they have been a big distraction for them, especially with Babs involved.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:25 PM CST up reply actions
I wonder how much
Is the pressure on the players, and how much is Babcock making coaching decisions for political reasons. I can’t even imagine how much pressure there is on him to play certain players or not.
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he wouldn't be human not to be distracted
He got asked about it at every single stop with Canadian media.
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of course he's human
he’s not Nick Lidstrom
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:26 PM CST up reply actions
that or his sore elbow
Poor Nick. :(
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I have an idea
how I’ll handle it, based on how I handled Yzerman’s retirement. It won’t be pretty, but at least this time I have people to vent to who understand.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
I will cry for days
I will be inconsolable. He and Pavel are my very most favorites on the team. :(
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I sure hope so
Michigan is probably going to end the NCAA tournament appearance streak at 19, not make this year’s, so I really need the Wings to lift me up.
All of the Wings have represented
Pav and his awesome d plus a goal
Flip has a goal
Mule has a goal
Lids and Kronner paired together= awesome d.
i wasnt meaning the havent
just out of everyone who expected raffy to have what 4 goals 1 assist
draft micah johnson
hopefully he brings that scoring touch with him
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I think they might
Because they have all 9 points available, and if the other teams have fewer than that …
I’m not sure though.
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based on the standings
both Sweden and Finland have 6 points. By my math (which really can’t ever be trusted), if they go into OT and fail to earn 3 points, the US has the #1 seed. But I could be wrong. Is it just a shootout that gives a 2/1 split?
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:38 PM CST up reply actions
Actually
As long as Sweden wins by less than 6, we should be ok.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
I think you're right
The tiebreaker is goals differential I think so if Finland wins in regulation they get 1 seed because they have kicked major power play butt. Otherwise the US is number 1.
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Both are +9
going into this last game. So currently, Finland is +8, but that doesn’t matter since they’re losing. Sweden is only +4, so a 6-goal win gives them the #1 seed. Probably won’t happen, so let’s go Sweden!
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:44 PM CST up reply actions
it was like exercise
Getting the heart rate up and all.
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if that were true
I’d be in great shape after watching the Wings this season.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:46 PM CST up reply actions
no, it has to be a positive heart rate
the wings… this season, most of the time played in a fashion that’s detrimental to your health, haha
heart rate up
Is counteracted by increased blood pressure and production of stomach acid. :D
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Kesler
Nice to hear the home fans boo him … haha. :)
I like him.
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I have physical therapy at 7:45 in the morning
My therapist is going to ask me, did you stay up for all the games? Yes, yes I did.
and you will say
That’s a silly question. It’s the Olympics for gosh sakes!
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I do
back to studying. Go Sweden.
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by handsomerob1 on Feb 21, 2010 11:55 PM CST up reply actions
Man, I really have to figure out where I've stashed my inhalers
Having to use the darn thing regularly means the one I am using is getting depleted fast
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I hate it when that happens
You know something has to be somewhere, and have a limited amount of space, but just can’t find it anywhere.
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The problem is, I've been relatively asthma free in recent years
Just had a bad flare up this weekend, starting after doing indoor ultimate frisbee on Thursday. At least I managed to locate one of those suckers, otherwise I would have been in really bad shape.
Hanging out at a friend’s house who has cats yesterday didn’t help matters, the allergy on top of the base wheeziness really messed me up today.
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Did I see Franzie playing on Z's line?
If that is the case, then he’s been promoted from the 4th line.
line change?
I’ll have to pay attention more.
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Backstrom!
What did I tell you about that kid!
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that he's awesome?
We know that. :)
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He's racking up the assists for the Caps
Must be nice to have a sniper like Ovie to convert your passes into gold :)
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I hope he's relaxing and healing
Poor guy. Too beat up to make it.
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this is good hockey and all
But compared to US – Canada, it just seems slow.
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Nick takes his ceremonial "once per Olympics" penalty
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cash in Finland
Make it interesting.
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did I miss a earlier penalty?
I just saw Franzen and ohlund
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Finland rocked the power play the last couple games
Now the evil Swedish influence has made it suck just like Detroit’s power play.
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I'm fading too
3-0 after two periods sounds pretty safe.
Good night, all.
USA. :)
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Sweden playing very solid game
They looked a little shaky at times their first couple games.
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