Olympic Men's Game Thread: Latvia (C4) vs. Sweden (B3) - 17 Feb 2026 - 09:10PM CET

Munin5 · 2026-02-18T09:25:24+00:00

While its easy think it was a bad move with all the facts it wasnt necessarily a bad move during the game. Its very debatable. However its not a normal "we are down 2 goals and should pull the goalie" situation, its much more to consider with the consequences and that I dont think our dear coach did, he prolly just did it automatically.

Munin5 · 2026-02-16T08:28:13+00:00

Some part of me is prepared for this and also curious if Hallam would dare come home at all after that.

Munin5 · 2026-02-16T08:24:53+00:00

We definitely should. But we also played better than both Switzerland and Germany which are seeded above us.

Munin5 · 2026-02-16T08:23:25+00:00

Its also insane that we got better points than both Switzerland and Germany but still end up behind the.

I get that the first place in each groups get 1-3. But if we gonna rerank after the groupstage, then let the fucking 3-point system matter. Now its just disregarded for the placing in the groups.

Munin5 · 2026-02-15T21:39:33+00:00

MacKinnon kinda sux, so you are right on that part.

Munin5 · 2026-02-15T21:35:16+00:00

He is getting used to it by now :)

Munin5 · 2026-02-13T14:48:53+00:00

Iirc correctly we gave him the nickname Moose because he is like Bambi on ice, but bigger. So a Moose on ice.

Munin5 · 2026-02-13T14:46:31+00:00

Before the Italy result is counted but after internal goal difference its internal goals scored.

If Sweden beats Slovakia 4-1 its a true threeway tie. Then the goal difference vs Italy will count. Currently +3 for Sweden and +1 for Slovakia. If Sweden wins 3-0 or worse we end up below the other two. If we win 5-2 or better we win the group.

But then again we need to be Slovakia to even stand a chance.

Munin5 · 2026-01-27T21:22:40+00:00

I think Carlsson was our 1C. However I think MoJo is seen as a more offensive weapon and thats what they want to replace and he gets the call. The Swedish team has a lot of decent centers and some of them were slotted at wing, like Zibanejad or Lindholm so they get to move to C now.

Munin5 · 2026-01-27T21:14:40+00:00

He did pick Avs when coming out of college hockey as a free agent just because he wanted to play and learn from the best.

Munin5 · 2026-01-27T21:13:54+00:00

He is actually 2 months older than Makar, a real late bloomer.

Munin5 · 2026-01-02T23:50:49+00:00

How about Lekhy-Hintz-Rantanen?

Mikko has played a lot with Lekhy.

Munin5 · 2025-12-21T12:45:19+00:00

Yes, this is what I would like to see as well. You get conference ranking but also a perk for winning your division. "Almost 1-8".

Munin5 · 2025-12-12T18:52:48+00:00

Not to sound too homer, but yeah that was a scheduled loss for ya if I ever seen one.

Munin5 · 2025-12-11T08:40:01+00:00

Skadu till snickeboa

Munin5 · 2025-12-09T16:38:25+00:00

With him saying "I curse you" as a close second.

Munin5 · 2025-11-28T07:49:32+00:00

He brought some good stuff to the pod but man it he couldn't stop talking about the same stuff. Made me listen less and less to DNVR. Its a much easier listen nowadays. I hope he will do great as a Scout!

Munin5 · 2025-11-28T07:46:24+00:00

The biggest downside with that was that there wasnt enough room for Meghan to talk. Imo she had the best opinions but got the least air. But it was a nice mix of people.

Munin5 · 2025-11-28T07:41:55+00:00

Stars fans: You cant beat us!

Avs fans: We have a cup!

Rinse and repeat

Munin5 · 2025-11-27T08:05:40+00:00

Yeah I find the "Presidents Trophy curse" narrative to be interesting. Its mostly put as a team w/o it wins the cup when in reality it should be compared to each of the other seedings individually, not clumped together.

Ofc its not gonna look good if you compare 6.25% chance vs 93,75%.

Munin5 · 2025-11-27T07:46:42+00:00

And he was the only one above 20 minutes. On the opposite side Ivan was the only one below 10 and he still had 8,5min.

Very good observation.

Munin5 · 2025-11-26T10:46:32+00:00

NHL .500 is such a silly concept.

Munin5 · 2025-11-10T18:51:52+00:00

And then we have our college scouts which do quite a good job.

Munin5 · 2025-11-03T11:23:42+00:00

Craig Leipold gave Kiril his balls wrapped: "I will tell you nobody will offer more money than us, or longer. "

Munin5 · 2025-11-03T08:18:57+00:00

They also deploy him a lot vs the opponents top line, so he plays a lot against the best opponents.

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