2012 Subway Series II

[topchowda]

Russia has played alot of games against top prospects, interesting how they are still battling it out with the WHL.

I would also like to see them play vs the USHL prospects while they are here

[FlareKnight]

Goalies doing a nice job in this one. Both guys stepping up when they've had to.

[Rare Jewel]

Originally Posted by maplehawk

This is about as good as a 0-0 game can get.

Was going to say exactly this.


Hopefully some goals in the 3rd tho.

[S E P H]

Surprised how physical the Russians have been and they're showing a lot of heart tonight.

Also this Rielly hype (he has been great so far) is getting quite ridiculous from the PBP guy. Sounds like the next coming of Bobby Orr.

All in all I'm lovin' this game so far.

[Sojourn]

Originally Posted by S E P H

Surprised how physical the Russians have been and they're showing a lot of heart tonight.

Also this Rielly hype (he has been great so far) is getting quite ridiculous from the PBP guy. Sounds like the next coming of Bobby Orr.

I think Rielly has been good, but I'd agree. The flash in his game seems to be distracting the PBP guy from the actual results.

[OilerDroid]

Great game, most entertaining of the series so far IMO

[Garyboy]

Originally Posted by topchowda

I would also like to see them play vs the USHL prospects while they are here

That would be interesting.

Much more intense game than the first 4 so far.

[FlareKnight]

Originally Posted by S E P H

Surprised how physical the Russians have been and they're showing a lot of heart tonight.

Also this Rielly hype (he has been great so far) is getting quite ridiculous from the PBP guy. Sounds like the next coming of Bobby Orr.

All in all I'm lovin' this game so far.

Well he is wearing the right number for it .

Also yeah, the Russians really are bringing the physicality themselves. This could be one heck of a third period.

[Gigantor The Goalie]

I'm personally liking what Rielly is doing offensively. Defensively he hasn't been bad, not physical but doesn't have to be. Rielly has started a lot of plays in the offensive zone. He may have been gassed there at the end of the second but he still made a very good play that lead to a scoring chance.

[Gigantor The Goalie]

Bob McKenzie ‏@TSNBobMcKenzie

Travis Ewanyk (EDM) had a good, physical first period but has left the game with an injury (foot or ankle) and not expected to return.

[maplehawk]

Can't wait until Rielly makes a mistake and this thread explodes

[Sojourn]

Originally Posted by maplehawk

Can't wait until Rielly makes a mistake and this thread explodes

Why would it explode? Not to mention he already made a mistake that lead to a 2-on-1.

[S E P H]

Originally Posted by Sojourn

I think Rielly has been good, but I'd agree. The flash in his game seems to be distracting the PBP guy from the actual results.

As you said, he's doing a lot of smart flashy plays, but aren't leading to anything.

Originally Posted by FlareKnight

Well he is wearing the right number for it .

Also yeah, the Russians really are bringing the physicality themselves. This could be one heck of a third period.

you got me there.


Also I think graham black has been very solid so far in both ends.

[Jaykay]

Is Rielly the only player playing in this game?

[Gutchecktime]

Originally Posted by S E P H

As you said, he's doing a lot of smart flashy plays, but aren't leading to anything.

Flashy plays that haven't lead to anything is the only thing anyone has to talk about. It's 0-0.

[Sojourn]

Originally Posted by Gutchecktime

Flashy plays that haven't lead to anything is the only thing anyone has to talk about. It's 0-0.

I dunno. I think Murray has quietly been the best defenseman.

[CC321]

I liked that spinorama move Nichushkin tried, trying to be a 6'3 Denis Savard

[S E P H]

Originally Posted by Sojourn

I dunno. I think Murray has quietly been the best defenseman.

I think Murray-Siemens pair has been the best.

[Sojourn]

Originally Posted by S E P H

I think Murray-Siemens pair has been the best.

Ditto. I didn't mean to slight Siemens there, because as a whole the pairing has stood out to me.

[FlareKnight]

Oh ok, can get behind a powerplay after a whole period played clean .

[Sojourn]

This would be a real nice time to score.

[Fearless Leaf]

I really like Dumba's play today, he is been very good. jumping into attacks, very quick at getting back into position. Reminds me a LOT of Subban.

[Gutchecktime]

Originally Posted by Sojourn

I dunno. I think Murray has quietly been the best defenseman.

I was just being a smartass there since the complaint about "talking about plays that haven't led to actual results" seems like a bizarre one in a 0-0 game.

But I don't understand the butthurt here. They've complimented him a few times through two periods. He makes things happen offensively out there and in a scoreless game, that's noteable.

[Sojourn]

Originally Posted by Gutchecktime

I was just being a smartass there since the complaint about "talking about plays that haven't led to actual results" seems like a bizarre one in a 0-0 game.

But I don't understand the butthurt here. They've complimented him a few times through two periods. He makes things happen offensively out there and in a scoreless game, that's noteable.

I dunno. He seems to be all the PBP guy is talking about at times. Everything he's doing seems to be gold, but I'm not hearing as much about the other players. I can understand why that would irk some people.

I definitely agree Rielly is standing out. I just think the PBP guy is sounding a bit more like a Toronto fan.

[Sojourn]

I think Rielly and Murray have looked better than Yakupov in this game.

Edit: Especially offensively, as Rielly seems to stand out more in the offensive zone. Kind of strange for a defenseman vs. the #1 overall forward.

Edit again: Actually, to be honest, I've been more impressed by the WHL defensemen in general.