Oh, the things I've overheard this past week . . . “Our defence is slow. We’re going to get eaten alive by Russia.” There may be a lot of people in Vancouver right now, but no one said they were all well-informed.
Team Canada’s defence is not slow, by any stretch of the imagination. The only member of the defensive core that may be lacking some mobility is Chris Pronger. And we’re going to get eaten alive by Russia?
I don’t know how anyone could come to that conclusion, based on how Russia has played in their first two games. They haven’t looked too great themselves. “Sidney Crosby saved us last night” (I overheard someone say on Friday).
You bet he did. It’s crazy how a 22 year-old was able to save the nation with a shootout goal, against Switzerland. Kudos to Mike Babcock for giving Crosby the opportunity to redeem himself, after missing his first shootout attempt. “I’ve never seen Vancouver this full.” Me neither. “Look at this weather, we should have the Summer Olympics here.” I concur. “That cauldron is ugly. What a waste of money.” You’re ugly. Now, this last conversation I overheard between a mother and daughter on the SkyTrain isn't related to the Olympic Games so much. Still, felt it was worth including nonetheless: Mom: “Let me hold your scone for you, so you can hold on to the bar.” Daughter: "You’re going to eat it!” Mom: “I promise, I won’t. Wow, look at that big Canadian Tire outside.” Daughter: “I wish my scone was that big.”