I thought the Canada-Russia game was a good one. Highly entertaining, even if we did come up short. When we were down 3-1 I wasn't worried in the least. You could just tell Canada was going to come back (albeit, not all the way as it turned out). Hey, at least Canada was competitive (which you can't say about their last game). Jenner took another stupid penalty that cost 'em a goal (will he ever learn? don't think so). Subban looked very good in relief but then let in a softy to lose the bronze. I finally figured out what I don't like about him--his inconsistency. He runs hot or cold and you can't win a gold medal like that.
The USA-Sweden game wasn't nearly as entertaining and Sweden seemed to suffer the same fate as Canada in coming out slow early on. They picked it up as the game went on but you could just tell the US was going to win it. When they were raising the flags and playing the anthem I thought for the first time what a pisser that must be for the Russians... not only losing gold but having to watch the USA win it and then listen to their anthem and see their flag get raised--all on Mother Russia's soil. Mwa-ha-ha! (truth be told, I was rooting for Sweden)
Overall, I was disappointed with this year's tournament. Obviously for Canada's collapse at the end but also because of TSN's coverage, which wasn't as good as in previous years. They were WAY too focused on Canada this year (they always are but this year was over the top), to the exclusion of pretty much half the tournament (i.e., all the teams in the other division). Combined with not showing those other "tier 2" games on their website, it meant we only got to see games from Canada's division. For someone who enjoys watching the entire tournament (not just Canada), this was disappointing.
Personally I'd like to see a different coach next year. Steve Spott just doesn't do it for me. I can't put my finger on it exactly but he doesn't exude confidence/leadership to me. That's just my perception. But I think the bigger problem is we need much better (i.e., consistent) goal tending if we're going to win gold. Simply put, the US had it and we didn't (Gibson won tournament MVP). I don't want to see either Subban or the other guy next year. Please find someone better. TSN made a big deal about the NHL lockout but except for a few infrequent performances Canada never looked like runaway favourites. I remember 2005 when it was was almost embarrassing how easily Canada rolled over the opposition (which is nice every once in a while) and this year was definitely not 2005.
Ah well, hopefully 2014 will be better. At least the games will be on a little later!