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SBN Gameday: I Never Said I Was Deep

Today's soundtrack: I Never Said I Was Deep by Jarvis Cocker -- because the best game of the night (Finland vs. Germany) still lacks any real depth to challenge Finland's NHL-laden squad.

Belarus at Sweden, 3 PM EST (MSNBC, Sportsnet)
These two teams will forever be tied together by one name: Tommy Salo. Still, Belarus shouldn't be much of a problem for Henrik Lundqvist. Peter Forsberg's bionic foot is holding up so far, though much of Sweden's power play focus has been on the Sedin twins.

Czech Republic at Latvia, 7:30 PM EST (CNBC, Sportsnet)
Is Jaromir Jagr auditioning for an NHL job out there? He's not the Jagr of the mid-90s but he still looks pretty effective out there, and a game against non-NHLers should give him a good chance to showcase how his puck control skills are still strong.

Finland at Germany, 11:55 PM EST (MSNBC, CTV)
While the Finns undoubtedly have more talent than Germany, their style is similar in that both teams play a tough defensive game. Built in the same mold, Germany is one step below the Finns in each category: they have NHL forwards, but they're not as good; they have an NHL goalie but he's a backup; they've had some success but aren't a serious medal threat.

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Gustavsson will start for Sweden

I don't remember you looking any better. But then again, I don't remember you.

by sleza on Feb 19, 2010 12:43 PM CST reply actions  

These two teams will forever be tied together by one name: Tommy Salo.

Hehe, indeed. When I heard that Belarus – Sweden is up, that game and goal was definitely my initial thought.

by Malurous on Feb 19, 2010 2:42 PM CST reply actions  

I was really sad Hank wasn’t goalie this game, but that guy needed a break like crazy. So I’m glad after all that I didn’t see any Lundqvist eye candy on TV today.

henriklundqvisthockey.blogspot.com

by kokopoko on Feb 19, 2010 6:17 PM CST reply actions  


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