WC: 2015 — Team USA

[AmericanDream]

At least the American teams compete hard and show some self-respect.......

yep, and we did win bronze with a less than stellar team in 2013 so anything is possible

 

[Urbanskog]

Are any of the rosters usually that great? Not really. Canada just happens to have the depth to compensate for the usual rash of players declining invites.

Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Russia and Slovakia will all feature top talent despite these countries having vastly less depth.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

yep, and we did win bronze with a less than stellar team in 2013 so anything is possible

It's not a finished product. If we can get a Schneider or Quick and then add guys like Eichel, JVR, etc, then I think the team will be able to compete. True "teams" rather than all-star squads tend to well in this tourney. That's not to say I don't envy Canada's depth, but it's not like they rip this tourney a new one year in and out.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Finland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Russia and Slovakia will all feature top talent despite these countries having vastly less depth.

I give the Finns full marks for routinely punching above their weight, but let's not kid ourselves and say this is a roster laden with "top talent"

http://www.iihfworlds2014.com/en/teams/finland/#list

 

[Urbanskog]

I give the Finns full marks for routinely punching above their weight, but let's not kid ourselves and say this is a roster laden with "top talent"

http://www.iihfworlds2014.com/en/teams/finland/#list

Not sure what are you trying to say by linking last year's roster, which happened to be an Olympic year (=weaker rosters).

 

[leafsgirl12]

Marc Arcobello F Arizona Coyotes (NHL)
Justin Faulk D Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
Jake Gardiner D Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
Matt Hendricks F Edmonton Oilers (NHL)
Torey Krug D Boston Bruins (NHL)
Dylan Larkin F University of Michigan (Big Ten)
Trevor Lewis F Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Alex Lyon G Yale University (ECAC Hockey)
John Moore D Arizona Coyotes (NHL)
Jeremy Morin F Columbus Blue Jackets (NHL)
Steve Moses F Jokerit (KHL)
Connor Murphy D Arizona Coyotes (NHL)
Mike Reilly D University of Minnesota (Big Ten)
Dan Sexton F Nizhnekamsk Neftekhimik (KHL)
Ben Smith F San Jose Sharks (NHL)

http://mensworlds.usahockey.com/news_article/show/502141?referrer_id=780184

JVR still might go he needs medical clearance first though

 

[Xokkeu]

Though I am Canadian, I really do hope that USA wins this tournament. First, it would just be hilarious with the rosters USA typically sends. Second, the fans who have to put up with seemingly 90% of the players saying no would finally derive some enjoyment. Third, to hopefully shame the masses who refuse to go.

There'd be eight of us celebrating on a skype conference call.

 

[JackSlater]

There'd be eight of us celebrating on a skype conference call.

Most likely, and that makes it all the funnier. Inevitably USA is going to win one of these years (look at the winning Finnish roster in 2011), and it will be great to see how the other countries react. Canada has a fair number of players turn this tournament down, but it doesn't approach what happens with USA each year. Something like a streak of great goaltending carrying USA to a win would be great.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

This is atrocious. At least Canada is putting some effort on the roster.

So you must be up in arms that Lehtonen and Rask aren't going.

How could they possibly turn down such a great invite ?

Pretty disrespectful to the IIHF don't you think ?

 

[OG]

yep, Faulk - Krug - Gardiner - Moore - Murphy is solid....

the rest...well.....I will wait until the other 10 guys are named!

I think Reilly could do some great things in the offensive end on big ice with his skating ability. The defensive end on the other hand...

 

[usahockey22flyers]

As much as people like Rabid, American Dream, Bonney, SanDog and myself joke about past rosters... Whoever wants to answer the call I'll gladly root my *** off for.

Unfortunately we have no say as fans to who goes or not. I met Zach Parise in 2010, right after he got knocked out against the Flyers in the first round. I walked up and asked him if he was going to play in Germany.

I'll never forget him looking at me with a face that said *People actually know about that tourny in the US?* - but he laughed and said, "we'll see, I have a couple of injuries". Great guy though.

So if Matt Hendricks wants to fly all the way to Prague, put the crest on and give it all he's got, kudos to him, and I'll gladly pull for him and the rest of the team to have success. Love watching that USA Hockey crest play, I even was lucky enough to drive up to MTL for the WJ's this year. Bell Centre is an awesome place to watch puck.

 

[BGFalconHawks]

Roll Along Sexy!

 

[William H Bonney]

I don't see Eichel on that list...I know he was confirmed but surprise his name isn't listed.

He's waiting in BU to confirm he can take his finals overseas. Vesey wasn't on the original list of 15 for the same reason.

 

[William H Bonney]

As much as people like Rabid, American Dream, Bonney, SanDog and myself joke about past rosters... Whoever wants to answer the call I'll gladly root my *** off for.

Unfortunately we have no say as fans to who goes or not. I met Zach Parise in 2010, right after he got knocked out against the Flyers in the first round. I walked up and asked him if he was going to play in Germany.

I'll never forget him looking at me with a face that said *People actually know about that tourny in the US?* - but he laughed and said, "we'll see, I have a couple of injuries". Great guy though.

So if Matt Hendricks wants to fly all the way to Prague, put the crest on and give it all he's got, kudos to him, and I'll gladly pull for him and the rest of the team to have success. Love watching that USA Hockey crest play, I even was lucky enough to drive up to MTL for the WJ's this year. Bell Centre is an awesome place to watch puck.

Well said and I absolutely agree. It annoys me that so many American players don't bother with this tournament but I still fully support the team that they put together and root them on even if we would/should be winning a medal every other tournament if we had decent participation.

The yearly USA WC gong show should always be a great reminder that we're still nowhere near Canada in terms of player development. We're improved tenfold since the 90s but we still have a long way to go.

 

[1Gold Standard]

Though I am Canadian, I really do hope that USA wins this tournament. First, it would just be hilarious with the rosters USA typically sends. Second, the fans who have to put up with seemingly 90% of the players saying no would finally derive some enjoyment. Third, to hopefully shame the masses who refuse to go.

Unfortunately that would only reinforce their position that this tournament is not worth an A-lister's time and effort.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

yep, Faulk - Krug - Gardiner - Moore - Murphy is solid....

the rest...well.....I will wait until the other 10 guys are named!

Really liking the defense

 

[AmericanDream]

He's waiting in BU to confirm he can take his finals overseas. Vesey wasn't on the original list of 15 for the same reason.

yeah after posting that I saw Vesey wasn't there as well so kind of put 2 and 2 together I guess..

 

[AmericanDream]

Really liking the defense

give me Andy Greene and call it a day!

 

[AmericanDream]

There'd be eight of us celebrating on a skype conference call.

hahaha....you know, one day we should try and figure out a way to get the "few" of us USA posters together somewhere, maybe during the World Cup for a weekend...I mean I think you are high balling on the 8 so I am sure we could figure something out.. actually came up with 10 posters who are always on for USA tournaments

Xokkeu
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Rabid
Bonney
usahockey22flyers
Cagney
orangeandblack
sandogbrewin
magic school bus
PaulieVegas - usually chimes in around this time -plus if he is in Vegas like Bonney - we know our destination! plus a few other So Cal posters here so looks like some traveling might be needed!!

and no offense if I am forgetting anyone as just off the top of my head these are the guys that post in USA Hockey tournament threads more than others...so don't get bent out of shape if you didn't make the team always the JV squad for ya

 

[AmericanDream]

As much as people like Rabid, American Dream, Bonney, SanDog and myself joke about past rosters... Whoever wants to answer the call I'll gladly root my *** off for.

Unfortunately we have no say as fans to who goes or not. I met Zach Parise in 2010, right after he got knocked out against the Flyers in the first round. I walked up and asked him if he was going to play in Germany.

I'll never forget him looking at me with a face that said *People actually know about that tourny in the US?* - but he laughed and said, "we'll see, I have a couple of injuries". Great guy though.

So if Matt Hendricks wants to fly all the way to Prague, put the crest on and give it all he's got, kudos to him, and I'll gladly pull for him and the rest of the team to have success. Love watching that USA Hockey crest play, I even was lucky enough to drive up to MTL for the WJ's this year. Bell Centre is an awesome place to watch puck.

well said my friend, well said...

we all want to see the best team iced, but at the end of the day like you said, they have Old Glory on their chest so I am going to watch and cheer for Mike Brown - Mark Arcobello - George Parros as our #1 line against Ovechkin - Datsyuk - Kovalchuk....yup, we have a chance!! USA USA USA!!

 

[Namejs]

Most likely, and that makes it all the funnier. Inevitably USA is going to win one of these years

You haven't won the gold medal in 55 years and it's not going to happen again anytime soon.

Sure, over the long term it's bound to happen. Then again, there's also a realistic chance that some people reading this will die from natural causes by the time it will happen.

 

[AmericanDream]

You haven't won the gold medal in 55 years and it's not going to happen again anytime soon.

Sure, over the long term it's bound to happen. Then again, there's also a realistic chance that some people reading this will die from natural causes by the time it will happen.

he is from Canada...

 

[Xokkeu]

Most likely, and that makes it all the funnier. Inevitably USA is going to win one of these years (look at the winning Finnish roster in 2011), and it will be great to see how the other countries react. Canada has a fair number of players turn this tournament down, but it doesn't approach what happens with USA each year. Something like a streak of great goaltending carrying USA to a win would be great.

It's doubtful with the way our players respond. It'll probably take a real special class of u20s like in 2013 with a crazy hot goalie.

 

[Xokkeu]

hahaha....you know, one day we should try and figure out a way to get the "few" of us USA posters together somewhere, maybe during the World Cup for a weekend...I mean I think you are high balling on the 8 so I am sure we could figure something out.. actually came up with 10 posters who are always on for USA tournaments

Xokkeu
AD
Rabid
Bonney
usahockey22flyers
Cagney
orangeandblack
sandogbrewin
magic school bus
PaulieVegas - usually chimes in around this time -plus if he is in Vegas like Bonney - we know our destination! plus a few other So Cal posters here so looks like some traveling might be needed!!

and no offense if I am forgetting anyone as just off the top of my head these are the guys that post in USA Hockey tournament threads more than others...so don't get bent out of shape if you didn't make the team always the JV squad for ya

Never a bad time to go to Vegas

 

[SanDogBrewin]

You haven't won the gold medal in 55 years and it's not going to happen again anytime soon.

Jack is a huge Canada fan and is one of the few that doesn't come onto the US threads to talk trash. Always gives insightful thoughts of his views on the state of USA hockey. Usuall very, very accurate.

You should read his posts more often and see how its done