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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Sept 12, 2004 12:36:45 GMT -5
I'll pick my ethnic cousins, the Finns. They impressed me more than did Canada in the semi-finals. Besides, they have the lone Hab in either starting lineup - Kaptain K.
Hea õnn Soome!
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Post by CentreHice on Sept 12, 2004 12:43:51 GMT -5
I'll pick my ethnic cousins, the Finns. They impressed me more than did Canada in the semi-finals. besides, they have the lone Hab in either starting lineup - Kaptain K. And they have no "?" in goal. They play with total confidence in front of Kipper. But don't forget the Aki Berg-factor. ;D Gotta still pick Canada though. I think we'll somehow get by the Finns' trap and get lots of pressure on them. If not....we're looking at a Finn-winn. |
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Post by M. Beaux-Eaux on Sept 12, 2004 12:47:15 GMT -5
And they have no "?" in goal. They play with total confidence in front of Kipper. But don't forget the Aki Berg-factor. ;D Gotta still pick Canada though. I think we'll somehow get by the Finns' trap and get lots of pressure on them. If not....we're looking at a Finn-winn. Should be a hum-dinger. You can't intimidate a Finn; even the little guys carry sandpaper. |
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Post by MC Habber on Sept 12, 2004 15:49:49 GMT -5
I think we'll be better than we were against the Czechs and win by 2 or 3 goals.
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Post by HabbaDasher on Sept 12, 2004 19:41:12 GMT -5
I hope the fact that Koivu is Captain of his national team isn't lost on his detractors.
The guy is a competitor and a winner.
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Post by CentreHice on Sept 12, 2004 19:53:58 GMT -5
I hope the fact that Koivu is Captain of his national team isn't lost on his detractors. The guy is a competitor and a winner. Amen. I believe his coach called him "the man". The only hope for Canada is that more than a few of them match Saku's heart and desire...and that fewer Finns do the same. I really hope Brodeur is back...otherwise Luongo will be in net and our guys won't be as "free-of-mind" to take the play to the Finns. And that spells silver for us. |
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Post by Disgruntled70sHab on Sept 12, 2004 20:57:58 GMT -5
As I was saying in another thread, the country of Finland has already anointed their newest saviours and rightly so. It's a best-on-best tournament and they've made into the final.
Canada has all of the pressure squarely on their shoulders now. I'm not saying they can't live up to it, but the Finns might be a tad more loosey-goosey. And, as CentreHice said, they won't be intimidated.
But honetly, I'm just hoping that the game is decided by the players and not the officiating. My fingers are crossed that they don't take the Finns for granted.
Cheers.
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Post by Rimmer on Sept 13, 2004 3:33:21 GMT -5
as i said before, Finland all the way! I just wish i could see more than just the game highlights  R. |
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Post by NWTHabsFan on Sept 13, 2004 10:09:22 GMT -5
I still like Canada's chances, as their skill and depth will prevail tomorrow night. Finland plays the best team game, solid team defence and has the top goalie in the world who isn't named Marty Brodeur, so it will be another nail biter.
However, I just can't see Canada coming out with another stinker like they did against the Czech team, who really took it to them far too often. The Czech's were able to get Canada scrambling in their own end due to non-stop forechecking with two forwards and a third in the slot. Finland will likely stick to their 1-4 trap and will allow Canada a much better transition game and a few less cardiac moments.
Canada 3 Finland 1 (last goal into an empty net).
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Post by duster on Sept 13, 2004 12:20:01 GMT -5
I think credit should be given to the Czechs. They came out to play and Canada was overconfident, IMO.
I suspect the Finns will play this one as they did Sweden. As you pointed out, Canada can expect a 1-4 trap and Kiprusoff on top of his game. Finland can hit and has good speed so I don't expect a slow paced, boring game.
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Post by blaise on Sept 13, 2004 13:31:20 GMT -5
I do expect a slow-paced, boring game. Neither side will score more than 3 goals.
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Post by Habs_fan_in_LA on Sept 13, 2004 13:34:13 GMT -5
I think we'll be better than we were against the Czechs and win by 2 or 3 goals. RIght on! We have to remember it's a team game, (The US Dream Basketball Team taught us that). It's not the highest salaries or best collection of all-stars that wins. We have a good team. We play like a team. In a one-game championship anything can happen, but despite The Fins great captain, we are deeper, have better players and will play like a team. Canada 6 Finland 3. Once the floodgates open the pucks will fill the net. |
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