WJC: 2021 Team USA Roster Talk

[Cygnusx1018]

Zegras-Turcotte-Kaliyev
Boldy-Beniers-Caufield
Brisson-Farinacci-Brink
Berard-Slaggert-Moynihan
Extra : Colangelo

York-Thrun
Sanderson-Helleson
Kleven- Lacombe/Johnson
Extra :
Skinner + Faber

PP1
Boldy-Zegras-Caufield
York-Kaliyev

PP2
Beniers-Turcotte-Brink
Brisson-Sanderson

Think PP1 eats up most of the ice time with all of that firepower. All nifty players who can sling the puck around and have experience putting the puck in the back of the net. Plus 4 out of 5 being returners is scary for anyone on the opposing end. Not to mention (Boldy>Kaliyev) who wasn't even on the squad last year. Looks intimidating for sure.

PP2
More robust of a lineup, however, Beniers and Turcotte are more than just work hounds but are crafty players who have proven to contribute offensively while Brink is known for his playmaking abilities paired with Brisson who is capable of finding the seem or wiring the puck home. Sanderson should be a calming presence on the back end that acts as a distributor as well.

Let me know what you guys think.

I'd be surprised if Sanderson and Kleven aren't paired together at some point given their connections and chemistry

 

[ORRFForever]

6 hours and counting.

Edited for accuracy.

 

[ORRFForever]

Why did I think the American game started at 6?

 

[Henkka]

Is this really possible in nowadays, even corona World, that no one knows the real lineup from practises etc ?

 

[All Mighty]

Is this really possible in nowadays, even corona World, that no one knows the real lineup from practises etc ?

Media isn't allowed in, so the only information available is dispersed directly from the team. So if they want their lineup to be a secret, it will be.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I don't mind it. There's no reason to release any additional information that could help other teams. Stay quiet, and let your play do the talking on the ice. Teams usually will do this, but with media reporting information gets out. Given that there are no reporters there to report on this team, it doesn't seem like any information will get out. It should be kept that way.

 

[Kalv]

I'm on "inform the fans" train tho. Watching only games is boring, in a way. I often can't watch the games because of a time difference, but I want to engage in any conversations, etc. Knowing more about how they train, would go a long way.
Especially in this day and age, being closed to public is no good imo

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Media isn't allowed in, so the only information available is dispersed directly from the team. So if they want their lineup to be a secret, it will be.

Media is allowed in. Master's and the TSN crew are in the bubble. I am just assuming there is no American reporter's that were assigned to actually follow the team in.

 

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[Kudo Shinichi]

Has Boldy played center before?

 

[JiricekSaveUs]

Has Boldy played center before?

Yes. Last year at BC. He had 2 points in 15 games. Moved to the wing and had 24 in 20

 

[MuckOG]

Has Boldy played center before?

He played some center at BC last year. Played well, just didn't start showing up on the score sheet until after they moved him to wing.

 

[TheYardMachine]

Is it only me or a Zegras / Boldy swap would be great for the lineup?

 

[MaKarter]

Has Boldy played center before?

He started last year at C for Boston College. Switched him and Newhook up and they took off.

Boldy is a tremendous talent though and I dont see why those lines wouldnt be successful.

 

[Sens of Anarchy]

York C, Caufield A, Turcotte A -- Pronman had tweeted this but since deleted so .. ??

 

[bsu]

Good looking for Ducks fans!

 

[Bonin21]

Called Johnson-Faber weeks ago cuz they're a pair at the U

 

[NewHampshire]

Some insight into US strategy for maximizing its exhibition game and a look ahead to opening night...

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

USAH has that second line listed as the fourth line and the third listed line as the second line. In other words, they only had that first listed online in the same order he does, but I tend to agree it’ll play as how Pronman listed it.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I actually don’t mind the lines that much, as long the lines are as how Pronman listed it and not how USAH did.

I don’t like the pairings. Helleson should be higher in the lineup. Having no RHD on the first two pairings is problematic. Could’ve put Helleson there, and had Lacombe on the third pair.

 

[kilowatt]

I have high hopes for Faber this tournament. A positive plus/minus and not making any opposing highlight reels would be excellent.

 

[William H Bonney]

York C, Caufield A, Turcotte A -- Pronman had tweeted this but since deleted so .. ??

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

Why did I think the American game started at 6?

May have seen it in local (MT) time.

 

[ORRFForever]

May have seen it in local (MT) time.

Maybe. In hindsight, I'm glad it is on later.

 

[SanDogBrewin]