Super_Canuck Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Playing for their countries means a lot to players, they won't pass. There's a better chance their national team wins a medal then their club team winning a cup. So why not try to win something rather then nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeanBeef Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 How old are those players? and How old were they when they won? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpcurtly Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I kinda agree with the OP for my own selfish reasons. If they were being held in NA, I would probably have a different opinion though. I'd much rather our vets take that time to relax and be with their families. But if they want to go and represent their countries, than I really can't have a problem with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Burrows 14 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Hell no. Don't be so selfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDA96 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'd like to see them take the time off if we get the rest in a condensed season while other teams players are using all their energy on the other side of the world it will give us an advantage. I believe the players have to make a decision of what's most important winning a cup or winning a medal, although neither are guaranteed whether they go or not, If they do go to Russia I won't be upset with their decision because understandably you want to play for your country but if I was GMMG or Torts I would definitely mention passing on the olympics, not necessarily banning the players from the olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thad Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 If hamhuis has an incredible start to the year and gets asked to rep Canada should he turn down this once in a lifetime chance? NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 No canucks at Olympics team Canada might as well forfeit. Luongo is the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BI3KSA- Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Pretty selfish. This is a rare opportunity and they should do it if it makes them happy. Who knows, maybe it'll even fire them up. Maybe it'll give them that winning feeling again and bring back their passion for the sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BI3KSA- Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks_qc Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 For sure we'll see Canucks players at the Olympics. The twins will be there for sure, Edler is a good candidate, Hansen is there for sure. Luongo will be there, I don't see Canada sending 3 "rookie" at the Olympic hockey tournament. If one of our canadian players receive a call, for sure he'll be there, there is so much talent, it's probably the only chance you'll have. For Kesler it's different, he have been injured a lot in the previous years, so in my mind he's probably the only players who could want to stay at home and rest for 2 weeks. You seem the Olympic Tournament like it could only be bad for our team, I think it can help us for another Stanley Cup run. How, since the 2011 Stanley Cup playoffs, some people here think our players lost their passions of hockey, usually that kind of tournament is full of emotion and we could see a different team in Vancouver, at team with more passion, a team that want to win, like in 2011, not the team we saw the previous 2 seasons where winning seem to be business as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteeun Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 You'd rather the see the Sedin's win a gold medal than a cup hey? fitting name "nuts" oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmotamed Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 No, Olympics are special! I want to see Lu in net for team Canada, where he belongs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shredder Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I still remember ovie saying he'd play for Russia even if the league pulled the players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apples Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 I would only want Kes, Danny and Hank to stay. Just so Canada can win gold more easily playing against USA and Sweden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVS19 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 you don't pass up a chance to represent your country in the olympics...DUH travel will not be an issue with the nhl's re-alignment, olympic hockey is not as rough as the nhl and with the bigger ice surface, its not quite as fast, so the players get more of a cardio work out. the unity and excitement of playing in the olympics will be brought into the nhl dressing rooms after the O games and players will bond over the experience...win or lose. its good for our guys, its good for hockey and us fans will reap the rewards! GO FOR SOCHI!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoastcanucks777 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 While I am all for NHL players in the Olympics, this year (2014) from a Canucks fan's perspective, I am hoping (and am sure it won't be the case), that our players would pass on playing in Sochi. Why? Simple --> the title above.Our window is closing, we all know that, the team knows that. The Sedin's are aging, and slowing, Kesler is injured 1/2 the season with regularity, Lou is 34.The amount of travel the Nucks do is the most in the NHL, we all know thatGiven the compressed schedule, bc of Sochi, next year will be alot like this year but with 82 games, that's hard for a veteran team and again add in our travel.Offsetting this challenge is the efforts spent my the team to look at sleep, rest etc, a change of the division alignment, and the vets knowing how to deal with this - but it won't be enough.However, it still worries me that we will see the Sedins, Kesler, Edler, Hansen, maybe Hammer, and Lou off to Sochi when all those guys are not only core, they are also aging, and those 2 weeks off could really help them rest for the playoffs.Not only will they not be resting, they will tiring out their bodies, emotions prior to what really matters, the run for the cup.These guys aren't Toews and Kane young, a long season and long playoffs as we all know takes stamina, lack of injuries etc to win.In my mind, I'd really like to see our players say thanks, but no thanks, we've all played before and we care more about the cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Slot Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 WTF is this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Slot Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Maybe dont let the boys workout either...its dangerous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Slot Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 Check your facts. Last year we were 3rd for miles travelled, the year before 9th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clinch16 Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 wow dude..really 3rd ok we WERE 3RD NOW WHAT? check your trolling license, its expiring soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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