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WJC: 2017 Canada Roster Talk - Part 2

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Statsy said:
Though I agree with most of your post, I would argue that outshooting a team 44-6 qualifies as a 60 minute masterpiece. Giving up just 6 shots in a game is pretty much unheard of.

...except for the time my rec team once outshot an opponent 70-1. Fun game! :laugh:
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My only critique from that game is perhaps they could have finished better. But that was a sign of what kind of dominance they could have on another team. Really, the only thing that can sink them, is goaltending. Either run into a hot goalie or we get bad goaltending. I am really scared of Tyler Parsons. I had him as my best Goalie in the draft last season. He could steal a game if we face Team USA.
 
I'm glad that Ingram is starting for Canada. This game can decide who gets the medal round.
 
Need a relentless forecheck today. The Yanks don't have great depth on D, pucks deep and get on them. Short shifts and attack wave after wave.
 
Watch-out for Fireworks 2nite from TC's PP!

Watch-out for Fireworks from Team Canada's Power-Play 2Nite...But maybe NOT - surprisingly enough, considering their gaudy scoring efficiency thus far - the Kind We Like...

The moment I saw this year's 1-3-1 pp, which we used to call The Umbrella, I harkened back to BOTH the 2009 and 2010 World Junior Tourneys, which employed same system...

I'm hesitant to share this, cause it sounds all but impossible , in such a short tourney ( plus I'm WAY too lazy to look anything up ), Still, if memory serves, our 2009 WJ team went a fantastical 21 of 42 in the tourney on pp. Recall, we had ' nerves of steel ' Ellis at the back-end, stradling the blue, in lone wolf role,PK played what I call the rover position, and he really had a nose for this, like a shark scenting blood in the water...recall he scored a big pp goal, the first goal, in the Gold game vs that ' comic relief ' Markstrom and company...We had ' magic mitts' John Tavares for that patented backdoor play, NO ONE was ever better...recall he scored a memorable hi-lite reel goal, again backdoor, from his off wing...

Fast forward to the 2010 tourney, and vs Team Yankee, how can I put this? THE WHEELS of that scoring machine that was the 1-3-1, FELL OFF! . JT was gone, although we still had Ellis, and, if memory serves, Petroangelo took over PK's role as rover...Not quite the same firepower, ...Still personel, or lack thereof, wasn't the main problem...

The Yankee Brain-trust found an effective counter for 1-3-1...Hell's Bell's they were a bigger threat to score on PK than Our Boyz on pp ?!" I recall what they did, but it feels like bad luck, so I'm NOT gonna say.. But I Will Say this...Like an Elephant...

THAT DAMN YANKEE BRAIN-TRUST ( insert worried emoticon ici ) NEVER FORGETS !!!

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Five Pense ( as in pensive ) for ur thoughts...ladies and gents?

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Alright, I know...it's an afternoon match...still it will feel like a nightgame/ all doom and gloom, if what I'm worried might happen, happens
 
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snipes said:
Need a relentless forecheck today. The Yanks don't have great depth on D, pucks deep and get on them. Short shifts and attack wave after wave.
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Exactly what the US needs to do as well. It will be a close game. We have to finish on our chances
 
TheBeastCoast said:
Marner didn't stand out? What lol he was tied for the team lead in scoring and almost single handily carried the Canadians past the Finns. I swear you are watching different hockey sometimes. Though I actually agree with you for the most part about Dubois.
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I think its the other way around! Marner had one fantastic period in the tournament (no doubt) but overall was a dissappointment based on the hype and the opportunity that was given to him. He had every chance to be the star of the team his minutes and PP time was off the charts (you seem to have forgotten that). He's had a great rookie season just showing that this tournament does not define anyone's career but your the one that's memory seems to be off.
 
jj cale said:
Basically what we need to do.

That and Ingram playing well.
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Sens of Anarchy said:
Exactly what the US needs to do as well. It will be a close game. We have to finish on our chances
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Pretty evenly matched. I like our depth on D more, forwards are a wash. Goaltending needs to be big.

If we get going and play the Canadian way attacking wave after wave with full effort from everyone we can win this. Non-stop pressure on their D.
 
jj cale said:
What has everyone thought of Fabbro so far?

I think he is fairly steady and quite smart.
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Fabbro is competent, no real issue. Bean is the only defenceman I've had issues with thus far.

phil162888 said:
I think its the other way around! Marner had one fantastic period in the tournament (no doubt) but overall was a dissappointment based on the hype and the opportunity that was given to him. He had every chance to be the star of the team his minutes and PP time was off the charts (you seem to have forgotten that). He's had a great rookie season just showing that this tournament does not define anyone's career but your the one that's memory seems to be off.
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I agree. Marner was the player most guilty of trying to do too much and taking long shifts. Of course a competent coach could have mitigate that issue, but Canada didn't have one.
 
Sens of Anarchy said:
You can believe what you want. Fringe NHLer if he is one
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Good to see you are such an expert on Juulsen after seeing him for three games, two of which were blowouts. He's playing his role for Canada and he has had a strong season in Everett. Next year in the AHL will be a big one for his development. These strong statements that come at WJC time are just cringe-worthy.
 
Riggins said:
Good to see you are such an expert on Juulsen after seeing him for three games, two of which were blowouts. He's playing his role for Canada and he has had a strong season in Everett. Next year in the AHL will be a big one for his development. These strong statements that come at WJC time are just cringe-worthy.
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I have seen a lot of him in the last couple years and I don't see a lot of potential going forward. He is solid defensively but I see like nothing offensively. Going to limit what his ceiling is in the long run.
 
The Winter Soldier said:
My only critique from that game is perhaps they could have finished better. But that was a sign of what kind of dominance they could have on another team. Really, the only thing that can sink them, is goaltending. Either run into a hot goalie or we get bad goaltending. I am really scared of Tyler Parsons. I had him as my best Goalie in the draft last season. He could steal a game if we face Team USA.
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Woll in net for the US.
 
Riggins said:
Good to see you are such an expert on Juulsen after seeing him for three games, two of which were blowouts. He's playing his role for Canada and he has had a strong season in Everett. Next year in the AHL will be a big one for his development. These strong statements that come at WJC time are just cringe-worthy.
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Riggins... You know how many times I've seen him play? :help:
 
snipes said:
Pretty evenly matched. I like our depth on D more, forwards are a wash. Goaltending needs to be big.

If we get going and play the Canadian way attacking wave after wave with full effort from everyone we can win this. Non-stop pressure on their D.
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This should be a fast highly entertaining game but we all know that the regardless the final four should be Can/USA/ Rus/ Swe and let's hope no upsets occur
Happy new year
 
Time to stay away from the gdts from now on, the behavior in todays game from most of the opposing fans was terrible and I am sure it will only get worse as this game goes on.

The U.S has been the far better team today so far, one period to try to get back into it, i'm not positive.
 
Well, while that performance was quite bad for Canada it could serve valuable. The team once again struggled to generate offence at even strength, and hopefully the coaches and players will now focus on fixing that problem. I liked the line shuffling. Would like Speers to move up the lineup though. If Myers is out that is a big hole for Canada.

The big thing that needs to be figured out is goaltending. The second goal was bad on Ingram, but otherwise I thought he looked fine. Hard to guess what the coaches will do. I would probably go with Ingram going forward, as he looks a bit more confident. It will be interesting to see.
 
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