So, how’s everyone feeling about meeting up with Crosby on Sunday? I love how in this recap ^[1] of last night’s near miss against Switzerland, they call the shootout a skills competition.
And those Slovaks! ^[2] Maybe they purposely scheduled back-to-back games after all?

…And sometimes it rains, right AO? Here’s his take: ^[3] “No, we don’t worry about goals. The goals are coming. We just have to do a more simple game, more simple plays. But, it happens. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose.”—Alex Ovechkin

Here’s your line-up for today, all men:
Belarus v. (not Hank) and Sweden, 3 p.m. MSNBC
Czechs v. Latvia, 7:30 p.m. CNBC
Finland v. Germany, midnight MSNBC

Afternoon update:

It seems we may not be having these same discussions in 2014. Your thoughts on the NHL possibly passing on the 2014 games ^[4]. I think I’ve made my opinion clear on this subject.

Update 2

OK, and now a little distraction from my earlier stupidity today. Carp got this before he left and saved it for mama on a slow day. Or for when she needs to pay closer attention to what the heck she’s doing. Who’s glad it’s Friday! From Stadium Journey, a site that publishes reviews of pro and college sports venues. Here’s their take on the World’s Greatest Arena ^[5].

TGIF update
Here’s your recap on Sweden’s escape ^[6]. Enjoy your end of week night, but be careful out there! Tomorrow’s update all set to go…who shall be the new Mandlebaum?

Latish night update (update)

• Sally, this Zetterberg interview ^[7]is for you.
• Marty speaks. ^[8] Uh oh.
• Richter speaks. ^[9] Miss you!
• Jagr v. Latvia recap. ^[10] “Jagr has gotten better and better with each period.” Did you catch his post-game interview with JM? I’ll try to find tomorrow and post. But in the meantime, byfuglien :) He looked liked he was not unhappy to be in KHL and avoid that chat … just a thought :)

• Jagr speaks ^[11]