WJC: 2017 Canada Roster Talk - Part 2

[Knave]

I don't mind that Strome got the C - he's a returnee and is very good in junior.

But he's been a disappointment in this tournament.

That quote by the Team Canada coach is pretty hilarious.

 

[habsrule4eva3089]

Myer's have any chance of playing?

 

[Hagstrom]

It's his second concussion within a few months iirc, so most likely not

 

[NyQuil]

I prefer when Canada does its talking on the ice.

 

[Rebels57]

Myer's have any chance of playing?

Came here to ask that.

Anyone have an update on Myers?

 

[Hagstrom]

Myer's have any chance of playing?

Came here to ask that.

Anyone have an update on Myers?

It's his second concussion within a few months iirc, so most likely not

Like I said, probably not playing for the rest of the tournament due to concussion

Myers won't play Monday:

 

[yazmybaby]

Lauzon has been playing well since he was given extra minutes.

 

[El Diego]

Lauzon has been playing well since he was given extra minutes.

Lauzon isn't so much the problem, it's the ripple effect the injury has caused that's the issue.

 

[Erik Alfredsson]

Ducharme is an idiot, just like all the coaches to coach this team in the past 6 years. I don't know how they can't seem to find a competent coach for this team, it's baffling.

 

[1Gold Standard]

Confirmed that Ducharme has been reading the thread for advice. Anyway, he's not wrong, as I and a few others have said. Interesting strategy to try and put the pressure on Sweden. Definitely not in Spott and Lowry territory.

that's besides the point...and I don't care if he is right. He should be more concerned about Canada's record in medal rd. games the past 5 years. And in case anybody needs a reminder, it hasn't been stellar.

I suppose if Canada went 4-0 in group stage and was filling the net like all-stars, perhaps then he could enlighten us all on the recent history of the various teams, but imo he has a lot more to worry about then some ******** tactic in an attempt to amp up the pressure of an opponent.

Definitely knocking on Spott territory imo.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

that's besides the point...and I don't care if he is right. He should be more concerned about Canada's record in medal rd. games the past 5 years. And in case anybody needs a reminder, it hasn't been stellar.

I suppose if Canada went 4-0 in group stage and was filling the net like all-stars, perhaps then he could enlighten us all on the recent history of the various teams, but imo he has a lot more to worry about then some ******** tactic in an attempt to amp up the pressure of an opponent.

Definitely knocking on Spott territory imo.

Jesus you are reaching so bad You will stop at no ends to constantly whine about anything and just to justify the soapbox you stand on against hockey Canada. Ducharme is not even in the conversation with spott stop it.

 

[1Gold Standard]

Jesus you are reaching so bad You will stop at no ends to constantly whine about anything and just to justify the soapbox you stand on against hockey Canada. Ducharme is not even in the conversation with spott stop it.

blah blah blah...

If Hockey Canada wants me off my soapbox the answer is pretty simple...

play in more Gold Medal games at the WJHC and win a few more. you know, more than just 1 in 5 years.

but if you think those results are acceptable...good for you. I have higher expectations.

 

[SPF6ty9]

that's besides the point...and I don't care if he is right. He should be more concerned about Canada's record in medal rd. games the past 5 years. And in case anybody needs a reminder, it hasn't been stellar.

I suppose if Canada went 4-0 in group stage and was filling the net like all-stars, perhaps then he could enlighten us all on the recent history of the various teams, but imo he has a lot more to worry about then some ******** tactic in an attempt to amp up the pressure of an opponent.

Definitely knocking on Spott territory imo.

I don't think he's been spending his free time trying to perfect a quote to antagonize the Swedish team. I'm sure he's been focused on ways to help his own team and realized that taking the pressure off the large list of players not performing up to perceived expectations and moving it onto him was a good way. I like the strategy, let's see if it works out.

 

[Macman]

blah blah blah...

If Hockey Canada wants me off my soapbox the answer is pretty simple...

play in more Gold Medal games at the WJHC and win a few more. you know, more than just 1 in 5 years.

but if you think those results are acceptable...good for you. I have higher expectations.

I think you're being unreasonable, Mr Writer. There was a time when Canada could usually steamroll the competition with four to nine junior-age players missing every year but other countries have closed the gap at the junior level and those days are gone. You're expecting more than can be reasonably asked under the circumstances. We need all our best now.

 

[Scotty B]

Ducharme is an idiot, just like all the coaches to coach this team in the past 6 years. I don't know how they can't seem to find a competent coach for this team, it's baffling.

If ur the favorite and say something disparaging, that's one thing...If ur the underdog, that's another...

Nothing wrong with what the coach did, in this instance, imo...He's trying to goad Swedes, to get them off their game, by reminding them how abysmally bad they're done vs Canada historically, when it really counts...

Think back to Team Markstrom and Company becoming emotionally discombobulated in 2009 Gold Medal Game...

When Swedes have been all amped up, and adversity hits ( even just a bit ), they've been prone, again historically, to melting down vs Team Maple Leaf

 

[Striiker]

I may be a homer (Sens fan) but I don't know how Strome got the C over Chabot.

It's all marketing. Canadian forward who scores a lot in junior and was drafted super high is the exact poster boy they want. Chabot, while likely the better player, isn't as well known to the average fan.

 

[ChesterNimitz]

Lauzon isn't so much the problem, it's the ripple effect the injury has caused that's the issue.

I had the privilege of attending the Canada/Latvia game which gave me the opportunity to closely assess Team Canada's defensemen. It quickly became apparent that there was a significant drop off in talent between Canada's top two defensemen (Chabot and Myers) and the remaining defensemen. Not to overstate it, but the drop off is cavernous. Unless the remaining four 'lesser' defensemen were simply (and collectively) having a bad game, I suspect the loss of Myers may well be fatal to Team Canada's chances of winning as they compete against teams that are far more formidable than the mighty Latvians.

 

[Patmac40]

Ducharme is an idiot, just like all the coaches to coach this team in the past 6 years. I don't know how they can't seem to find a competent coach for this team, it's baffling.

Ducharme is as good of a coach we've had in the last number of years

 

[Curufinwe]

It's worked out for Chabot.

A lot of pressure to wear the C.

Yeah, it's not always a good idea to give the C to the best player. The pressure of captaincy affects guys differently, especially young guys.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

Strome has had pressure, he's a returnee, he's had success, and he's used to the spot light. Now he just has to perform a little better

 

[4thlineduster]

Chabot and Cirelli were no brainers as two of our best......don't agree with Barzal though.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Paging Mr Writer.....Paging Mr Writer...

 

[Knave]

Chabot and Cirelli were no brainers as two of our best......don't agree with Barzal though.

Barzal looks very good at doing very little.

 

[BondraTime]

Barzal looks very good at doing very little.

I thought the exact thing earlier tonight

 

[KPower]

Very impressed with the coaching.

Not everyone makes that quick goalie pull.

And continuing to press in the 3rd with the lead.

Zero panic.