The Greatest Sporting Event in History

[Argoknot]

Orr was arguably the greatest hockey talent ever - he played basically on one leg for Canada in 76 and was the Canada Cup MVP on a team Canada that was (arguably) quite a bit better than the 72 squad, and is considered by some (myself included) to be the best hockey team ever.

You speak the gospel. I didn't mention Orr because he wasn't specifically excluded from the team and there was some hope he might have played in the series when they got to Moscow.

[OV Argo]

You speak the gospel. I didn't mention Orr because he wasn't specifically excluded from the team and there was some hope he might have played in the series when they got to Moscow.

Yes - Orr was injured.

Orr AND Bobby Hull on that 72 Team Canada and maybe they win that series quite handily - though the Russians may have shocked them for an early win or 2 with their different style play and far superior conditioning; Orr could control games - the Russians would not have had the puck near as much with Orr on the ice; and Hull was one of the all-time great goal scorers. Both those guys in their prime unable to suit up for Canada in 72 = incredible talent not there.