Start Fleury

Start Fleury

February 23, 2010 @ 07:37

I'm I missing something, or has my love of the Toronto Maple Leafs severely affected my thought process when it comes to hockey?

Why isn't Marc-Andre Fleury starting tonight's game against Germany?

He's young, he's solid and he's already a proven winner. Holy cow, he just won a Stanley Cup in a game seven against the Detroit Red Wings. What more do we want?

To my mind, Fleury should have been named the starting goaltender from day one, and screw not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings.

Martin Brodeur is still a fine goaltender, but he's over the hill, and Roberto Luongo, although one of the best in the business as well, has failed to show that he can win the big game.

Fleury has been there and done that and he still hasn't reached his prime.

From reports I'm reading today, there's a mini goaltending controversy on Team Canada right now. Brodeur is pissed that he was yanked, and apparently, he's not hiding his feelings.

This could have been avoided from the very start. Brodeur could have been given a great big thank you for past service, Luongo could have been named back-up and the Stanley Cup champion could have been given the nod.

I'm convinced we'd be farther ahead right now.

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16 Responses to "Start Fleury"

JIM
February 23, 2010 / 08:26

I agree I think Mike Babcock is in over his head and Jacques Lemaire,only know a defensive style goal tending is not the only issue lack of quality offense is a big part as well as poor defense you have to wonder if some of the names left of the team could of helped
Hind site is after all 20/20

Alan G
February 23, 2010 / 09:13

What an irony that Ron wilson is outcoaching Mike Babcock!

Jason Barr
February 23, 2010 / 11:16

I agree. Fleury should have been the choice all along. And Pronger never should have been on the team. He's lazy and dirty and not a good representation of our country.

Buffalo Boy Mike
February 23, 2010 / 11:18

Just shows that when you give Ron Wilson talent, he is a good coach

Steve 0
February 23, 2010 / 11:48

Hey Buffalo Boy Mike, If i have talent I'd be a good coach. Ron wilson is not a good coach!

It's Me Sandra
February 23, 2010 / 12:21

barbara ann scott cd be in goal for Cda tonite and germany will still lose

2004 USA WORLD JUNIOR TEAM
February 23, 2010 / 14:56

Yes, please start him...

Pat
February 23, 2010 / 17:24

Fleury should start and Pronger should not play a minute

Erik
February 23, 2010 / 20:04

Thank God you're not the head coach, Freddie.

By the way, do you fact check ANYTHING you say? You mentioned that Luongo "has failed to show that he can win the big game." Utter nonsense!

Since this is an INTERNATIONAL tournament I will bring up some of Luongo's accomplishments in international play.

After a World U-17 Hockey Challenge and back-to-back appearances at the World Junior Championships, Luongo has played in four World Championships, one World Cup and one Winter Olympics for Team Canada. He has won two gold medals at the World Championships, one silver at the World Junior Championships and a World Cup championship.

In the 2003 World Championships Luongo made 49 saves in the Gold Medal game which Canada WON 3-2 in overtime!

The next year Canada WON the Gold with Luongo in net.

That same year he replaced Broduer in the semi-final of the World Cup of Hockey and won a 4-3 OT game against the Czech Republic.

So don't give me this BS that Luongo has failed to win the big game.

Argie
February 23, 2010 / 22:28

Luongo was the Right choice. I like Fleury but he's looked bad at times with Pittsburgh.
People like to mention winning the Cup thing. The thing is, Luongo didn't have Crosby & Malkin scoring for his team. Luongo pretty much had to pitch shutout or let in no more than a goal a game for the Canucks to win.

Another thing, Babcock has to cut back the icetime for the Getzlaf line. putinng Nash on the line only made things worse. Stick with the Crosby and Sharks lines until they drop.

Freddie P.
February 24, 2010 / 07:40

Hey Erik... you're kidding aren't you? Under 17's, World Championships? One victory in a World Cup game against the Czechs and that's supposed to be glittering resume.
The guy hasn't won a big game in the NHL, in fact he's been part of the major disappointment that have been the Vancouver Canucks in "RECENT" years.
The guy is OK. But Fleury has answered the call, performed and delivered a Stanley Cup in the past year.
He went to a game seven the year before as well.. with a very young Pittsburgh team.
Don't capitalize "INTERNATIONAL" to make your point because that's bullshit. This "INTERNATIONAL" tournament on NHL size ice is nothing more than an NHL all-star event and you know it.
Fleury is clearly the best choice for Team Canada, but the politics that have Niedermyer and Pronger on the team won't allow it.
Do I check "ANYTHING" I say?
Yea, and believe me, your examples are weak. I was aware of them, but chose not to use stuff from 2003. A few things have happened since then.
Your logic is exactly what's wrong with our Olympic strategy. Too much history.
Wow. Has this ever been a waste of my time!

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August 2, 2010 / 12:00

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August 7, 2010 / 17:10

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August 8, 2010 / 16:37

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