WC: 2021 USA Roster Talk

[Khokhlach86]

According to Russian journalists, Reid Boucher (Avangard) will go to the WC for USA

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[Rabid Ranger]

Thanks for that. I expect a real hodgepodge on the U.S. team. Very skeptical there will be very much NHL talent of note. Mostly European based players.

 

[filip85]

Thanks for that. I expect a real hodgepodge on the U.S. team. Very skeptical there will be very much NHL talent of note. Mostly European based players.

This is what latvian member in Latvian thread wrote - In the meantime, some optimistic news from the federation: On May 15th USA&Canada are organizing a charter flight for their teams from New York, Latvia has reserved 5 spots on the plane.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

This is what latvian member in Latvian thread wrote - In the meantime, some optimistic news from the federation: On May 15th USA&Canada are organizing a charter flight for their teams from New York, Latvia has reserved 5 spots on the plane.

Interesting. I hope USA Hockey can attract some NHL talent. There will be plenty to choose from. For instance, would love to see the Hughes brothers, etc.

 

[RAlfie35]

Probably a little too optimistic but we shall see:

Goalies
One of John Gibson or Thatcher Demko (I doubt both will go)
NHL Backup/AHL Starter or European Goalie
College Goalie

Defence
Mikey Anderson
Adam Fox
Cam Fowler
Noah Hanifin
Quinn Hughes
Ryan Lindgren
K'Andre Miller
Jacob Trouba (Yes....lots of Rangers)

Forwards
Brock Boeser
Alex DeBrincat
Ryan Donato
Christian Dvorak
Joel Farabee
Johnny Gaudreau (not sure about this one..heard he is getting married)
Jack Hughes
Patrick Kane (I doubt he wants to go again but we'll see)
Clayton Keller
Dylan Larkin (not sure about the severity of his injury)
Casey Mittelstadt
Troy Terry
Colin White
Trevor Zegras (I hope)

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Yup that’s optimistic. Timing of the end of the NHL season is just too close.

 

[William H Bonney]

I doubt we'll see an inspiring roster, but it could be interesting at least. I imagine we'll see a lot of young guys, even more than normal, playing prominent roles.


We also have a lot of younger, up-and-coming goalies, so it's possible we see one of them step up and play to try and cement an Olympic roster spot.

 

[Eye of Ra]

Would be nice to see the swede, Mattias Samuelsson,

 

[SK94]

Nedeljkovic
Swayman
Delia/Daccord

Anderson
Jones
Samuelsson
Rathbone
Stillman
Reilly
Clifton
Tinordi

Zegras
Terry
Jones
Labanc
Donato
Gambrell
Leonard
Iafallo
Moore
Lizotte
Blackwell
Gaudette
Norris
Pinto

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Does Conor Garland have a chance to make it?
has had a really strong season, about 40 points, in just 48 games.

 

[SK94]

Does Conor Garland have a chance to make it?
has had a really strong season, about 40 points, in just 48 games.

Obviously yes, but i dont think so because he is RFA.

 

[Artorius Horus T]

Obviously yes, but i dont think so because he is RFA.

Right. Yeah, probably so.

 

[NJ Fan 12]

Just checked USA Hockey website and didn't realize Chris Drury is the Team USA GM. With everything going on with the Rangers, is that still the case?

And with two weeks before the tournament is scheduled to start, haven't seen any mention of a USA roster.

 

[NJ Fan 12]

Would be nice to see the swede, Mattias Samuelsson,

New Jersey native Mattias Samuelsson?

 

[GusevNik]

 

[Eye of Ra]

New Jersey native Mattias Samuelsson?

his parents are swedish, u know.

 

[GusevNik]

 

[William H Bonney]

Tkachuk would be huge, but as an RFA who's in line for a big contract, I'm not surprised he's leaning towards skipping it.

Josh Norris is also mulling over an invite according to the article.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I'd take guys like Labanc, Norris, and Garland all day long. Young and skilled. Go that route before making a run on grinders.

 

[Kibe]

I was bored so here is my realistic prediction for your team:

Miller - Norris - Boeser
Farabee - Hughes - Labanc
Keller - Dvorak - Schmaltz
Boucher* - White - Roslovic
Pinto

Anderson - Fox
Miller - Roy
Butcher - Menell*
Sameuelsson

Demko
Petersen

* Reid Boucher and Brennan Menell from the KHL

EDIT: Slight edit after seeing the Labanc news and that Dallas still got a PO chance
EDIT2:Larkin and Hanifin out Dvorak and Butcher in

 

[William H Bonney]

Larkin and Hanifin are both injured, so I wouldn't factor them into any plans.

 

[canuck2010]

his parents are swedish, u know.

It's a piss off isn't it? Any 0f your tax dollars go to making his old man a better player, one capable of playing in the NHL?

 

[therealdeal]

I was bored so here is my realistic prediction for your team:

Miller - Norris - Boeser
Farabee - Hughes - Labanc
Keller - Dvorak - Schmaltz
Boucher* - White - Roslovic
Pinto

Anderson - Fox
Miller - Roy
Butcher - Menell*
Sameuelsson

Demko
Petersen

* Reid Boucher and Brennan Menell from the KHL

EDIT: Slight edit after seeing the Labanc news and that Dallas still got a PO chance
EDIT2:Larkin and Hanifin out Dvorak and Butcher in

Im not sure that’s realistic, but would he super fun to watch and would compete for sure.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

It's a piss off isn't it? Any 0f your tax dollars go to making his old man a better player, one capable of playing in the NHL?

Come on man. Let it go.

 

[afrobomber11]

Tony DeAngelo anyone??