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Also, I seriously doubt Hayton starts with Lafreniere. TC will be banking on the Laf-Veleno chemistry we saw in the summer. Likely Thomas in the right wing if Dach isn’t released.
 
Gold Standard said:
yeah, good news. but it probably means Hockey Canada will cut Byfield. and that will be disappointing. but we shall see.
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Why are those two things related? Byfield can play any forward position and is better than every OHL player on the camp team aside from maybe McMichael.
 
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Gold Standard said:
yeah, good news. but it probably means Hockey Canada will cut Byfield. and that will be disappointing. but we shall see.
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I thought of that as well, but it might mean trouble for whoever was penciled in as the fourth centre. Maybe Groulx.
 
After what Ive seen and have been sensing, I suspect we ll see the roster trimmed down this way:

F:
Quinton Byfield-Sudbury OHL
Dylan Cozens-Lethbridge WHL
Ty Dellandrea-Flint OHL
Nolan Foote-Kelowna WHL
Barrett Hayton-Arizona NHL
Dylan Holloway-Wisconsin NCAA
Alexis Lafreniere-Rimouski QMJHL
Raphael Lavoie-Halifax QMJHL
Connor McMichael-London OHL
Dawson Mercer-Drummondville QMJHL
Akil Thomas-Niagara OHL
Joe Veleno-Grand Rapids AHL
Connor Zary-Kamloops WHL

D:
Kevin Bahl-Ottawa OHL
Jacob Bernard-Docker-North Dakota NCAA
Bowen Byram-Vancouver WHL
Thomas Harley-Mississauga OHL
Jared McIsaac-Halifax QMJHL
Braden Schneider-Brandon WHL
Ty Smith-Spokane WHL

G:
Nico Daws-Guelph OHL
Joel Hofer-Portland WHL
Olivier Rodrigue-Moncton QMJHL


Cuts:
Calen Addison-Lethbridge WHL
Peter Dililberatore-Quinnipac NCAA
Jamie Drysdale-Erie OHL
Liam Foudy-London OHL
Bo Groulx-Halifax QMJHL
Hunter Jones-Peterborough OHL
Peyton Krebs-Winnipeg WHL
Alex Newhook-Boston College NCAA
Cole Perfetti-Saginaw OHL
 
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Lafreniere - Veleno - Thomas
McMichael - Hayton - Dellandrea?
Byfield - Cozens - Foote
Newhook - Groulx - Dudas
Foudy

although I don’t agree with Dudas and Foudy making it. What has Dudas done to be a lock?

That’s so elite.
 
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BrettM said:
After what Ive seen and have been sensing, I suspect we ll see the roster trimmed down this way:

F:
Quinton Byfield-Sudbury OHL
Dylan Cozens-Lethbridge WHL
Ty Dellandrea-Flint OHL
Nolan Foote-Kelowna WHL
Barrett Hayton-Arizona NHL
Dylan Holloway-Wisconsin NCAA
Alexis Lafreniere-Rimouski QMJHL
Raphael Lavoie-Halifax QMJHL
Connor McMichael-London OHL
Dawson Mercer-Drummondville QMJHL
Akil Thomas-Niagara OHL
Joe Veleno-Grand Rapids AHL
Connor Zary-Kamloops WHL

D:
Kevin Bahl-Ottawa OHL
Jacob Bernard-Docker-North Dakota NCAA
Bowen Byram-Vancouver WHL
Thomas Harley-Mississauga OHL
Jared McIsaac-Halifax QMJHL
Braden Schneider-Brandon WHL
Ty Smith-Spokane WHL

G:
Nico Daws-Guelph OHL
Joel Hofer-Portland WHL
Olivier Rodrigue-Moncton QMJHL


Cuts:
Calen Addison-Lethbridge WHL
Peter Dililberatore-Quinnipac NCAA
Jamie Drysdale-Erie OHL
Liam Foudy-London OHL
Bo Groulx-Halifax QMJHL
Hunter Jones-Peterborough OHL
Peyton Krebs-Winnipeg WHL
Alex Newhook-Boston College NCAA
Cole Perfetti-Saginaw OHL
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Cutting Newhook after scoring the lone goal and drawing 2 of their penalties seems a bit harsh.
I'd cut Holloway instead.
 
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LainePeg said:
Lafreniere - Veleno - Thomas
McMichael - Hayton - Dellandrea?
Byfield - Cozens - Foote
Newhook - Groulx - Dudas
Foudy

although I don’t agree with Dudas and Foudy making it. What has Dudas done to be a lock?

That’s so elite.
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Yeah I won't be thrilled if Dudas waltzes onto the team after sitting these games out. If he makes the team and plays well then I will be happy to be wrong but it seems like there are better options, even for depth right wingers.
 
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WolvesAndWings said:
Why are those two things related? Byfield can play any forward position and is better than every OHL player on the camp team aside from maybe McMichael.
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Have you seen Hockey Canada over the years? Maybe the Hunters will lead to changes (the invited way more first-time draft eligibles than usual), but the list of talented 17-year-olds who've been cut or not even invited over the years is quite long. They cut JT at 16 when he was scoring over a goal a game, they cut Seguin in 2010, they didn't invite Marner or D. Strome to camp, they cut Monahan his draft year, etc. There are a bunch of examples throughout the years along these lines. They are overly loyal to their program of excellence kids who are 19, oftentimes to a fault.
 
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Can’t wait to see Hayton play with Lafreniere, their line should be one of the best in the tournament.

Would love a top line of:

Lafreniere-Hayton-Thomas

Dominance said:
Also, I seriously doubt Hayton starts with Lafreniere. TC will be banking on the Laf-Veleno chemistry we saw in the summer. Likely Thomas in the right wing if Dach isn’t released.
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There was no Laf-Veleno chemistry. It was Veleno-Dach that connected on a few plays. Laf looked a little out of place on that line and his point totals were very average (0 goals, 2 assists at the showcase).
 
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BrettM said:
After what Ive seen and have been sensing, I suspect we ll see the roster trimmed down this way:

F:
Quinton Byfield-Sudbury OHL
Dylan Cozens-Lethbridge WHL
Ty Dellandrea-Flint OHL
Nolan Foote-Kelowna WHL
Barrett Hayton-Arizona NHL
Dylan Holloway-Wisconsin NCAA
Alexis Lafreniere-Rimouski QMJHL
Raphael Lavoie-Halifax QMJHL
Connor McMichael-London OHL
Dawson Mercer-Drummondville QMJHL
Akil Thomas-Niagara OHL
Joe Veleno-Grand Rapids AHL
Connor Zary-Kamloops WHL

D:
Kevin Bahl-Ottawa OHL
Jacob Bernard-Docker-North Dakota NCAA
Bowen Byram-Vancouver WHL
Thomas Harley-Mississauga OHL
Jared McIsaac-Halifax QMJHL
Braden Schneider-Brandon WHL
Ty Smith-Spokane WHL

G:
Nico Daws-Guelph OHL
Joel Hofer-Portland WHL
Olivier Rodrigue-Moncton QMJHL


Cuts:
Calen Addison-Lethbridge WHL
Peter Dililberatore-Quinnipac NCAA
Jamie Drysdale-Erie OHL
Liam Foudy-London OHL
Bo Groulx-Halifax QMJHL
Hunter Jones-Peterborough OHL
Peyton Krebs-Winnipeg WHL
Alex Newhook-Boston College NCAA
Cole Perfetti-Saginaw OHL
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I would cut Lavoie and Krebs for starters
 
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wishywashy19 said:
I would cut Lavoie and Krebs for starters
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Totally agree.
Lavoie's shot is his only redeeming quality, which TC might want to keep on PP as the trigger man. I think he lacks compete.

Krebs I haven't seen play much, but am not overly impressed with his +/- from the past few years. You have better offensive options for your top 6.
 
Anichels said:
Totally agree.
Lavoie's shot is his only redeeming quality, which TC might want to keep on PP as the trigger man. I think he lacks compete.

Krebs I haven't seen play much, but am not overly impressed with his +/- from the past few years. You have better offensive options for your top 6.
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He's played for a truly terrible WHL franchise. I don't think it is fair to judge him primarily on that.
 
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