World Cup: 2016 World Cup — Team North America

[cbzblaze]

I don't get why they ruin team Canada and USA by not letting U-23 players represent their national team. Why couldn't this "U-23 team" just consist of players who didn't make the national team?

I'm sure they will change that if they do this format again. It really hurts team USA this year as I think both Eichel and Larkin would help them at Center. Instead they're going with good ol' Stephan. And gaudreau is a game changing player as well. That NA team can make some serious noise in this tournament, if they get decent goaltending. Their forwards and D is pretty solid. Should be fun to watch.

 

[NYR89]

So pumped Miller made the team. He deserves it.

 

[Sensinitis]

4 forwards remain to be named. From: Huberdeau, Galchenyuk, Scheifele, Jenner, Domi, Pageau, Nugent-Hopkins, Matthews.

Hmm. I'd say Jenner and RNH is a must. The remaining two is a question.


JT Miller is a surprise to me, but I can see why he's there.

I'm kind of stunned by the fact that Huberdeau hasn't been named yet. Him, Matthews, RNH, and Jenner should be the other four.

In a vacuum I might take Galchenyuk over Jenner but I think Jenner brings something that this team lacks more than they do of what Galchy brings.

 

[cagney]

I'm still furious this team is taking part in this. How could I possibly enjoy this tournament with Gaudreau in that ugly jersey playing alongside a bunch of Canadians while Abdelkader is taking a spot on the US team? Total garbage. The idiots who thought this up should be banned from having any involvement in sports.

 

[Dirty Dan]

if it was 2 other countries they would get slaugthered. U23 team and Team europe adds a ton of balance to the tourney

favourites are sweden and finland

worst team is czech republic imo

 

[tade]

if it was 2 other countries they would get slaugthered. U23 team and Team europe adds a ton of balance to the tourney

favourites are sweden and finland

worst team is czech republic imo

Team Canada is ultimate favourite, I don't think it's even a question. Sweden is close 2nd. Then I don't know.

But this young NA team could do a lot of damage.

 

[Brock Radunske]

4 forwards remain to be named. From: Huberdeau, Galchenyuk, Scheifele, Jenner, Domi, Pageau, Nugent-Hopkins, Matthews.

Hmm. I'd say Jenner and RNH is a must. The remaining two is a question.


JT Miller is a surprise to me, but I can see why he's there.

The bolded will get picked I think, but that could change due to health and postional need.
I doubt Matthews gets a look without having played a single game

 

[WilliamNylander]

Austin Matthews is pretty much a lock.

I would probably leave RNH at home because the team has 5-6 better centers already. Galchenyuk can play wing and is a superstar in the making so I would take him.

Would also take Huberdeau and Scheifele.

 

[Intangiblezz]

Dylan Larkin - Connor McDavid - Nathan MacKinnon
Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Brandon Saad
Jonathan Huberdeau - Jack Eichel - Alex Galchenyuk
Boone Jenner - Sean Couturier - Mark Scheifele
JT Miller

Morgan Rielly - Aaron Ekblad
Ryan Murray - Seth Jones
Shayne Gostisbehere - Jacob Trouba
Nathan Beaulieu

That's how I would fill up the rest.

 

[xxxx]

In a vacuum I might take Galchenyuk over Jenner but I think Jenner brings something that this team lacks more than they do of what Galchy brings.

Well put

I doubt Matthews gets a look without having played a single game

Matthews is a great talent. There is a big chance he will make it.

 

[Morgs]

Can't wait to see what Rielly is like beside an actual defenseman...

 

[hockeyrules123]

4 forwards remain to be named. From: Huberdeau, Galchenyuk, Scheifele, Jenner, Domi, Pageau, Nugent-Hopkins, Matthews.

Hmm. I'd say Jenner and RNH is a must. The remaining two is a question.


JT Miller is a surprise to me, but I can see why he's there.

Pageau? PAGEAU???

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

if it was 2 other countries they would get slaugthered. U23 team and Team europe adds a ton of balance to the tourney

favourites are sweden and finland

worst team is czech republic imo

Favourites for silver or bronze?

 

[xxxx]

Pageau? PAGEAU???

16 goals, 31 points in 65 games., semms to be solid defensively too. Not saying he will make the team, but he might have a chance.

 

[MPStoEberletoHall*]

Austin Matthews is pretty much a lock.

I would probably leave RNH at home because the team has 5-6 better centers already. Galchenyuk can play wing and is a superstar in the making so I would take him.

Would also take Huberdeau and Scheifele.

How is Galchenyuk better than RNH?

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Austin Matthews is pretty much a lock.

I would probably leave RNH at home because the team has 5-6 better centers already. Galchenyuk can play wing and is a superstar in the making so I would take him.

Would also take Huberdeau and Scheifele.

Chia basically said there is almost no chance Matthews makes it. Doesn't want to put a guy in the highest level of hockey who hasn't even played one game at the NHL level.

 

[WilliamNylander]

Chia basically said there is almost no chance Matthews makes it. Doesn't want to put a guy in the highest level of hockey who hasn't even played one game at the NHL level.

Would love to see where he said this.

He's been playing in a men's league and only missed the last draft by a few days.

He will be on the NA team. No question.

 

[Le Golie]

Scheifele will make the team and be a prominent player. He's so good.

He'll head to the WHC and be a catalyst for Canada, that will cement his spot.

 

[SAK11]

All I can say is that this team robbed Gaudreau, Larkin & Eichel from team USA...

Given Saad's big game experience and how close he was to making Team USA at the last Olympics (I think he was the last cut), I think he would've had a good chance at making that team too.

 

[Tkachuk Norris]

Would love to see where he said this.

He's been playing in a men's league and only missed the last draft by a few days.

He will be on the NA team. No question.

That's your opinion.

Chia, the GM didn't seem to agree. It was during the Team NA roster announcement.

 

[xxxx]

from 0:49 it's McDavid and McLellan about team NA

 

[xxxx]

Gretzky a little bit on the NA team and on the tournament itself

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/vide...h-american-team-at-world-cup/article28927600/

 

[Gotmilt*]

how sheifele isn't one of the top picks for this team is beyond me.

 

[HabsForHire]

how sheifele isn't one of the top picks for this team is beyond me.

both him and galchenyuk should have been locks.....

 

[jfc64]

TEAM NORTH AMERICA

Connor McDavid (C) Edmonton Oilers 31 13 21 34 1.10 10 -2
Johnny Gaudreau (LW/RW) Calgary Flames 64 24 39 63 0.98 14 5
Nathan MacKinnon (C/RW) Colorado Avalanche 67 20 29 49 0.73 20 -5
Sean Monahan (C) Calgary Flames 64 21 25 46 0.72 12 -1
Jack Eichel (C) Buffalo Sabres 66 19 25 44 0.67 18 -16
Brandon Saad (LW/RW) Columbus Blue Jackets 64 24 17 41 0.64 12 -5
Dylan Larkin (C/LW) Detroit Red Wings 63 19 20 39 0.62 32 18
Sean Couturier (C) Philadelphia Flyers 46 9 17 26 0.57 20 8
J.T. Miller (C/W) New York Rangers 66 17 17 34 0.52 42 12

Aaron Ekblad (D) Florida Panthers 58 12 13 25 0.43 31 17
Morgan Rielly (D) Toronto Maple Leafs 64 6 21 27 0.42 12 -14
Seth Jones (D) Columbus Blue Jackets 64 2 22 24 0.38 20 -3
Ryan Murray (D) Columbus Blue Jackets 65 4 17 21 34 -1

John Gibson Anaheim Ducks 28 2.09 .918
Connor Hellebuyck Winnipeg Jets 26 2.35 .918
Matt Murray Pittsburgh Penguins 6 1.82 .934