WC: 2016 Team Canada Pt. II

[JackSlater]

Didn't Johansen decline the invite last year? I'd just pick up Toffoli or Simmonds and move along to bolstering the defense. I'd prefer those two guys over Johansen anyway, considering the current make up of the forward group. I also wouldn't be against them "rewarding" Schenn for a strong season and being a good soldier at last year's tournament.

Yes he declined last year. Johansen has the highest ceiling of any of those players though, and it would be interesting to see him in a tournament beyond the junior level. I would rather see different players get a shot at this level, but there isn't a big problem if someone like Schenn goes.

 

[jj cale]

Cripes, when are we gonna get some word on d-men?

It's not the most prestigious thing but I do enjoy winning the Skodas, we need some reinforcements to do that.

 

[Malcolm]

Cripes, when are we gonna get some word on d-men?

It's not the most prestigious thing but I do enjoy winning the Skodas, we need some reinforcements to do that.

Waiting on Weber? LOL

 

[jj cale]

Waiting on Weber? LOL

That would be nice.

 

[Malcolm]

That would be nice.

It would be nice but I think we will be getting the Hockey State boys.

If the Ducks are out would Perry consider going? He is a "Bubble Boy" after all for the World Cup.

 

[jj cale]

It would be nice but I think we will be getting the Hockey State boys.

If the Ducks are out would Perry consider going? He is a "Bubble Boy" after all for the World Cup.

Not sure about Perry, think there may be a chance he comes.

 

[Malcolm]

I am not optimistic about any significant upgrades if Hockey Canada is willing to go with Brassard before the final 1st round series is over. Not saying he is not a decent player but there are many A team players out there available so they must all have already declined.
Same goes for Dmen. someone would have been named by now. They are probably even moved on from Scandella and Spurgeon.

 

[snipes]

Cripes, when are we gonna get some word on d-men?

It's not the most prestigious thing but I do enjoy winning the Skodas, we need some reinforcements to do that.

Our D definitely not as strong as last year at this point, hopefully we get Ekblad and Weber, but Muzzin would be ok too.

Lots of fire power up front, maybe we'll add a couple more stud forwards and we should have a fairly strong group.

 

[jj cale]

Our D definitely not as strong as last year at this point, hopefully we get Ekblad and Weber, but Muzzin would be ok too.

Lots of fire power up front, maybe we'll add a couple more stud forwards and we should have a fairly strong group.

I'm losing hope on the defense.

 

[snipes]

I'm losing hope on the defense.

If we can get two stud Dmen and some more solid forward additions, I would think we have a fairly good chance at defending our gold.

 

[jj cale]

If we can get two stud Dmen and some more solid forward additions, I would think we have a fairly good chance at defending our gold.

Sure, but so far we are not getting them, the stud d-men I mean.

Not a whimper on anyone there.

 

[Malcolm]

If we can get two stud Dmen and some more solid forward additions, I would think we have a fairly good chance at defending our gold.

There is only 1 forward position, 2 D and 1 goalie positions left. According to Dregger Hockey Canada was to add 2 forwards, 2 D and 1 goalie and that was before the Brassard addtion.

 

[Bear12Good]

There is only 1 forward position, 2 D and 1 goalie positions left. According to Dregger Hockey Canada was to add 2 forwards, 2 D and 1 goalie and that was before the Brassard addtion.

Add 3d and 3 forward possible?

 

[tade]

Add 3d and 3 forward possible?

Nope.

 

[1Gold Standard]

There is only 1 forward position, 2 D and 1 goalie positions left. According to Dregger Hockey Canada was to add 2 forwards, 2 D and 1 goalie and that was before the Brassard addtion.

technically you can name to the roster 22 skaters and 3 goaltenders for a total of 25 roster spots. There are currently 19 players on the roster.

so, in reality, Canada can add 2 more forwards and 3 more D-man + goaltender.

Hockey Canada won't add that many. my guess would be 1 more forward 2 d and 1 goaltender. Although they only named 2 goaltenders last year. They never seem to be hung up on the idea of having 3.

 

[1Gold Standard]

Nope.

getting geared up for Czech v Canada pre-tournament game? I still have no idea whether or not it will be broadcast in Canada. I doubt it. I imagine the broadcast crew will just fly straight on to Piter.

 

[tade]

getting geared up for Czech v Canada pre-tournament game? I still have no idea whether or not it will be broadcast in Canada. I doubt it. I imagine the broadcast crew will just fly straight on to Piter.

Pretty excited, no doubt. And looking for some Flyers players. Not only for Team Canada.

 

[tade]

O'Reilly - McDavid - Scheifele
Marchand - Giroux - Stone
Hall - Duchene - Gallagher
Jenner - Brassard - Reinhart
Domi

Boom.

 

[therealdeal]

O'Reilly - McDavid - Scheifele
Marchand - Giroux - Stone
Hall - Duchene - Gallagher
Jenner - Brassard - Reinhart
Domi

Boom.

Except for Girioux hasn't been named to the team.

Edit: That I know of anyways, this would be a rather large development.

 

[tade]

Except for Girioux hasn't been named to the team.

I know, that's just my prediction.

 

[Bear12Good]

dream scenario


Taylor Hall Connor McDavid Mark Stone
Brad Marchand Matt Duchene Ryan O'Reilly
Jeff Carter Claude Giroux Brendan Gallaher
Mark Scheifele Derick Brassard Boone Jenner
Max Domi
Sam Reinart

 

[Gsus]

Will be interesting to see if Giroux gets to wear the jersey. If he doesn't it will probably be because he's injured. He should make the team if he's healthy and have a shot at World Cup.

 

[1Gold Standard]

O'Reilly - McDavid - Scheifele
Marchand - Giroux - Stone
Hall - Duchene - Gallagher
Jenner - Brassard - Reinhart
Domi

Boom.

I never like seeing Scheifele on the 1st line in any version of Team Canada. lingering bad memories of the 2013 Ufa World Juniors. So, I'll have to disagree with that lineup. 3rd line or lower.

You track Philly a little closer than I do, so have you heard any injury updates on Giroux and Voracek. I ask about Voracek because I've always been curious about his surname, Voracek. Vor in Russian is thief. So, Czech thief. Everytime I watch a Philly game and hear his name, I always wonder...What does Vor in Czech mean?

 

[Curufinwe]

Will be interesting to see if Giroux gets to wear the jersey. If he doesn't it will probably be because he's injured. He should make the team if he's healthy and have a shot at World Cup.

I hope he tells Team Canada to get ****ed.

 

[tade]

I never like seeing Scheifele on the 1st line in any version of Team Canada. lingering bad memories of the 2013 Ufa World Juniors. So, I'll have to disagree with that lineup. 3rd line or lower.

You track Philly a little closer than I do, so have you heard any injury updates on Giroux and Voracek. I ask about Voracek because I've always been curious about his surname, Voracek. Vor in Russian is thief. So, Czech thief. Everytime I watch a Philly game and hear his name, I always wonder...What does Vor in Czech mean?

Nothing new on Giroux, in his exit interview, he didn't mention anything about the Worlds and team Canada.

Vor means a wooden raft in Czech.