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WC: 2015 — Team USA

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Sounds like Todd Richards (Columbus head coach) will helm the team based on reports from their beat write Aaron Portzline and Kevin Allen of USA Today.

Hopefully that will help get a few of the Blue Jackets on board that haven't declined like Atkinson and Dubinsky.
 
William H Bonney said:
Sounds like Todd Richards (Columbus head coach) will helm the team based on reports from their beat write Aaron Portzline and Kevin Allen of USA Today.

Hopefully that will help get a few of the Blue Jackets on board that haven't declined like Atkinson and Dubinsky.
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Atkinson is a maybe-right?
 
Rabid Ranger said:
Atkinson is a maybe-right?
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Arent they all maybes?? Hahaha

This is like getting invited to a party and waiting to see of any other cool kids are going to show up before confirming...once a top playet or two says yes early we usually get a decent crowd to follow...after seeing all these kids I have a bad feeling that top talent isnt going to be coming....notnlike it really ever does...hahaha
 
usahockey22flyers said:
we're in some trouble.
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Hey-I'd rather have a team full of NHL stars too but that's just not in the cards for the U.S. in this tournament. Most years the U.S. brass would load up on the likes of David Moss and we're left scrambling to slot in the top six. Even though these guys (and Eichel when he's eventually added) are young, they are very skilled and have a lot of speed. The WCs favor that approach.
 
William H Bonney said:
Last I saw, correct. Usually the "maybes" never seem to end up playing for Team USA but I have hope on Atkinson as he'd likely play a top role at forward, he's signed to a contract and he has no kids! :laugh:
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Right-he fits the profile! At least Umberger isn't on the team anymore to lead him astray....
 
AmericanDream said:
Arent they all maybes?? Hahaha

This is like getting invited to a party and waiting to see of any other cool kids are going to show up before confirming...once a top playet or two says yes early we usually get a decent crowd to follow...after seeing all these kids I have a bad feeling that top talent isnt going to be coming....notnlike it really ever does...hahaha
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Well, to be fair it's two kids up front (both of whom are NHL ready) and one on the back end who could play sheltered minutes if need be. Moses is a nice pick-up as he's dominate in the KHL and used to this style of play.
 
Rabid Ranger said:
Next best thing: Pat Eaves. If Todd Richards is the coach it's pretty interesting so many Jackets are saying no. Coincidence?
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Sounds like Richards coaching almost got Dubinsky in the fold actually:

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@smitchcd

#CBJ Brandon Dubinsky said he will not play for the U.S. at WC. Rest, recovery, strengthing the focus following injury-plagued season.

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Dubinsky made decision before he knew Todd Richards would be coaching U.S.. Said he pondered a bit more after he found out, but won't play.
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How about Jeremy Morin?

Not a beast by any means but he has a good shot and I'd definitely prefer him over a David Moss. Also a CBJ/Richards connection.
 
I'm assuming after the long four seasons Jonathan Quick and Dustin Brown have had that both won't go, but I think Quick makes the Americans, medal favourites. It just depends on kind of scoring they are able to muster up.
 
afrobomber11 said:
any interest in ahlers holmstrom (Cha), gostisbehere (lhv), brown (cha), alt (lhv), mccabe (rch)?
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Guys like Holmstrom, Brown and Alt shouldn't and won't even be considered.

Gostisbehere would be on the team but he's injured and out for the year. I could see McCabe getting interest again as he played in last year's tournament.
 
The Zetterberg Era said:
I know it is unlikely and most will view it as me being a Wings fan. But I see no reason Dylan Larkin shouldn't get called into camp as well. At least he should be in the discussion. Eichel's play might be overshadowing him like it did most of his USMNTDP career. However, Larkin is having an amazing freshman season. He plays a strong two-way game, was dynamite in his last National team tournament and brings loads of speed.

It depends on who is available, but I think taking both of USA's stud freshman at the NCAA level wouldn't be a terrible idea.
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Well you got your wish as Larkin is turning pro next year IMO and seeing what he can do here will help with that.

Larkin and Eichel are looking like top 6 players for this team rigjt right now...hahaha...not laughing bevause they arent talented to be there but laughing because no one else has been announced.
 
IMO,

If Larkin has a good WC Tournament he will sign with Wings.

Spend 1st part of season with Grand Rapids, go to u20s in Finland and finish season with Wings.

That's a perfect scenario
 
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