WJC: 2015 — Canada Roster Talk (Part II)
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Keep Kadri
Jesus Christ Horburn
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I think it's more that he and McDavid are considered locks, so they aren't working them too hard.
Here's my take on a line up:
Fabbri - McDavid - Duclair
Dal Colle - Petan - Domi
Ritchie - Reinhart - Virtanen
Klimchuk - Chartier - Point
Morrissey - Bowey
Nurse - Theodore
Fleury - Hicketts
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86Habs
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Its hard to draw any firm conclusions on this practice roster. Fabbri on the right side is interesting (given he's a natural center, but a LHed shot), as is Petan on the McDavid's wing with Crouse (which could be good or bad for Petan depending on how you read it). The Gauthier line is probably modeled on the Getzlaf-Perry-Benn "big boy" line from the Olympics, but I believe Ritchie and Virtanen would compliment a center with a stronger offensive acumen much more than a defensive center like Gauthier, and in a lineup that may be a bit short on size, I'd lean towards spreading what size I do have around a bit more. Still, its probably worth a look at camp, it could be a good possession line.
The defense looks strong, I think there are really only two spots up for grabs between Morin, Sanheim, Bigras, Heatherington and Hicketts. Edge to the first two for now, perhaps.
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snub virtanen? I see him on the third line. It's obvious they are putting him there just encase Horvat comes to the WJC, and plays center on that line with Virtanen and ritchie
Fabbri-McDavid-Virtanen
Dal Colle-Reinhart-Duclair
Domi-Petan-Baptiste
Dickinson-Gauthier-Ritchie
Bowey-Nurse
Theodore-Fleury
Morrissey-Morin
Personally, I'd put Chartier/Paul in the 4C spot before Gauthier, but Hockey Canada tends to keep returning players. Obviously, this is assuming Horvat isn't sent down, otherwise bump Petan down and take out Gauthier.
Dal Colle-Reinhart-Duclair
Domi-Petan-Baptiste
Dickinson-Gauthier-Ritchie
Bowey-Nurse
Theodore-Fleury
Morrissey-Morin
Personally, I'd put Chartier/Paul in the 4C spot before Gauthier, but Hockey Canada tends to keep returning players. Obviously, this is assuming Horvat isn't sent down, otherwise bump Petan down and take out Gauthier.
Probably you not paying attention but you have Bowey on the left when he's the only natural RHD at camp.
I also would not be surprised if Chartier and Gauthier split time on that line with Gauthier getting most of the d-zone starts and Chartier getting the o-zone starts.
and I've said it a few times but I just can't see Duclair not being on the 1st line.
allan5oh
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By the reaction here you'd think they set up a Tiger Tank in the rink and they had to block AP 105mm shells it's firing. And McDavid is the first one in line.
Tripod
I hate this team
Anyone have input on seeing them at practice yet? I agree they are part of bubble guys....not locks.
allan5oh
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How exactly is practicing a key component of team defense a "waste of time"?. Canada is bound to have points in our games where we are hemmed in our own zone, and the wingers and defense need to know how the coaching staff wants them pressuring the points, where to be after you block a shot, etc. Hardly a waste of time, considering they have a ton of time to practice everything else. All teams practice this sort of thing, it is important. I'm sure they will spend lots of time over the next two weeks practicing powerpays, penalty killing, breakouts, neutral zone play, how they want to fore check and pressure the puck carrier, etc.
How would the team practicing this drill lower your expectations? When anyone who pays attention to this forum would know that your expectations are already very low, because you dislike everything about Hockey Canada. You were spoiled when we were winning gold medals year after year, and now that we aren't winning and other countries are developing better talent, you just harp on Hockey Canada without offering any ways you would fix things.
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BigBen
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It clearly didn't cross your mind that that's probably why they're blocking shots in the first place; most guys on this team are skilled and aren't used to blocking shots. It's better to practice it with soft pucks for 5-10 minutes rather than have a guy block a shot with his face or neck this tournament.
It's bloody hilarious hearing some people like this guy, who has probably never coached in his entire life, think he knows what Team Canada should and shouldn't be practising.
haha, true
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Drouin not playing at WJC.
Here it is: http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24881495/lightning-wont-loan-jonathan-drouin-to-canada-for-world-juniors
Here it is: http://www.cbssports.com/nhl/eye-on-hockey/24881495/lightning-wont-loan-jonathan-drouin-to-canada-for-world-juniors
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Ho Borvat
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Godddd I hope they release him sooo badddddd.
If you could get him between Virtanen and Ritchie I don't know how teams would contend with that size.
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It seems a lot of people on here believe that Virtanen is a skill guy
Im going to say different the plays he makes in whl won't work at this level
I think team Canada takes him! Not sure if posters will feel the same
after the tourney as they do now. Great third line guy but not a playmaker
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I think the boys at Hockey Canada are big enough to take a little criticism, so should you. suck it up.
and in the spirit of Hockey Canada and the continuing pimping out of our junior players to their corporate partners, all my criticism is brought to you by Bob's Burger truck.
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