World Cup of Hockey

[hoppe56307]

We are 1 month away from competitive hockey!

[CaptainMusky]

I'm pretty excited about the World Cup of Hockey. What I am NOT too excited about is the thought that Parise is supposed to be playing in it after his injuries.

I think he should just sit this out and continue to condition and rehab.

[Bear55]

Thought I read somewhere that Parise was 100% again, of course staying at 100% is the bigger issue. Dude isn't as young as he once was and his style of hockey might not be sustainable the older he gets.

[hoppe56307]

Captain Koivu, will be the cap for Finland.

[CaptainMusky]

I hope Koivu can put together another year like last year. It will be fun watching the WCOH. Right around the corner!!!

[hoppe56307]

Pre Tournament games kick off on Thursday on ESPN networks.

[Bear55]

Starting to look like our US and Fin guys will be well rested for the season.

[hoppe56307]

What a disappointment for the U.S team, hope they do not bring Torterlla back.  Would have been great to see Team North America make it to the semis the young guns were alot of fun to watch.

[Bear55]

Ya was hoping for NA too, fun team to watch. Team USA should take note, might have to put some of the older guys out to pasture.

[hoppe56307]

How about team europe, a team a lot of people wrote off when they did not win any of their pre-tourny games.

[CaptainMusky]

Team Europe had a chance last night. Leading late into the 3rd and the wheels come off. Even with a PP with under 2 minutes left to play they give up a short handed goal!?

Tough one, but Canada is certainly the better team. Glad its over so we can get our players all back with the wild, but I did enjoy the tourney even though the US was terrible.