WJC: 2022 Team Canada Roster Talk, Part II

[Juniorhockeyguru]

Seems like a D group with a nice blend of talents. Zellweger and Cormier(Thompson?) cHan be the offensive types, with the others being more two way types with size. Goalies look promising, too. I think the coaches will have to just go with the hot hand, and not worry about which G is supposed to be better. I think any of the 3 would work, though Coossa might have the job to lose?

How do you figure th,at? Garand is the CHL Goalie Of the Year, and had a brilliant year. It's his job to lose

 

[GermanSpitfire]

How do you figure th,at? Garand is the CHL Goalie Of the Year, and had a brilliant year. It's his job to lose

Garand was also the starter in December and played well.

 

[Mikeshane]

Finally see some info about Canada's roster yesterday. I believe these are the changes from December:

Goalies the same

Defense
Owen Power
Kaiden Guhle

Out For

Daemon Hunt
Jack Thompson

Forwards
Xavier Bourgault
Mavrik Bourque
Dylan Guenther
Jake Neighbours
Cole Perfetti
Justin Sourdif
Shane Wright

Out For

Joshua Roy
Riley Kidney
Tyson Foerster
Brennan Othmann
Zack Ostapchuk
Nathan Gaucher
William Dufour

 

[Hinterland]

Finally see some info about Canada's roster yesterday. I believe these are the changes from December:

Goalies the same

Defense
Owen Power
Kaiden Guhle

Out For

Daemon Hunt
Jack Thompson

Forwards
Xavier Bourgault
Mavrik Bourque
Dylan Guenther
Jake Neighbours
Cole Perfetti
Justin Sourdif
Shane Wright

Out For

Joshua Roy
Riley Kidney
Tyson Foerster
Brennan Othmann
Zack Ostapchuk
Nathan Gaucher
William Dufour

Well, the main loss is probably Power. Too bad they didn't select Clarke who could have replaced him somewhat.

Offense lost a bit of punch and Center depth as well but it's not that bad actually. I'd have selected Othmann and Foerster over Guenther, Bourgault or Sourdif anyway.

 

[Torts]

Pretty cool that McTavish can return in December and wear the C for two World Juniors. Huge fan of him.
Low chance of him returning for 2023 tournament though

I'm sure he'll be with Anaheim.

 

[duul]

Some huge losses at forward and D. I wonder if this tournament even goes ahead. Russia can't compete, all the best players are missing anyway. Talk about an asterick.

 

[JackSlater]

Some huge losses at forward and D. I wonder if this tournament even goes ahead. Russia can't compete, all the best players are missing anyway. Talk about an asterick.

It is obviously worse having a lot of the best players and even one of the best teams not present, but there aren't asterisks or anything. The winning team is the winning team. That doesn't mean it's the best team, the best age group, or anything like that, but it is the winning team. It's going to be a weird tournament but it can still be watched and enjoyed.

 

[prongertheman9]

First look at line combos:

 

[Nash]

I mean we're already missing Beniers and Sanderson, arguably 2 of the best 5 players available for this tournament.

Sanderson doesn’t belong in the top 5 of available players for this tournament. I don’t think he’d be top 5 of just those that aren’t playing. I’d put Stutzle, Raymond, Beniers, Power, Drysdale, and Jarvis all ahead of him. And there are other guys who have pro experience already that may be ahead of him at this stage too, like Sillinger and Perfetti.

 

[All Mighty]

First look at line combos:


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Cuylle-Gaucher-Dufour is a massive line.

 

[Mooche]

First look at line combos:


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That top-line would be f***ing fun to watch. Cannot wait for this thing to fire-up in a few days now.

 

[ORRFForever]

Sanderson doesn’t belong in the top 5 of available players for this tournament. I don’t think he’d be top 5 of just those that aren’t playing. I’d put Stutzle, Raymond, Beniers, Power, Drysdale, and Jarvis all ahead of him. And there are other guys who have pro experience already that may be ahead of him at this stage too, like Sillinger and Perfetti.

I forgot all about Jarvis.

 

[ConnorMcMullet]

First look at line combos:


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Not sure if the lines are in order, but I’d hope that Lambos and O’Rourke aren’t scratched. I think both have arguments as the team’s best defenseman.

 

[bl02]

First look at line combos:


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that first line...Nice!

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Sanderson doesn’t belong in the top 5 of available players for this tournament. I don’t think he’d be top 5 of just those that aren’t playing. I’d put Stutzle, Raymond, Beniers, Power, Drysdale, and Jarvis all ahead of him. And there are other guys who have pro experience already that may be ahead of him at this stage too, like Sillinger and Perfetti.

For me, NHL players are not really considered "available".

 

[Jersey Fan 12]

First look at line combos:


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Probably should know this... What does the intro mean by "representing seven members"?

 

[thestonedkoala]

Interesting they have Hunt over ORourke or Lambos and they have Lambos on the right side. Lambos and ORourke are seen as having a bigger upside than Hunt.

 

[dino200022]

Interesting they have Hunt over ORourke or Lambos and they have Lambos on the right side. Lambos and ORourke are seen as having a bigger upside than Hunt.

I am not sure that the coaching staff are too concerned with upside in a tournament format that needs you to win now. Although yes both probably have better pro careers ahead of them.

Having said that I think Hunt probably pairs much better with Cormier that O'Rourke and Lambos do. Hunt will play a fluid low or no mistake game and will not take any chances. Just what Cormier needs so he can roam around and do his thing. O'Rourke and Lambos play a "jitterbug" style which Cameron probably does not trust as much. Probably just personal preference on his end at this point.

 

[57special]

I am not sure that the coaching staff are too concerned with upside in a tournament format that needs you to win now. Although yes both probably have better pro careers ahead of them.

Having said that I think Hunt probably pairs much better with Cormier that O'Rourke and Lambos do. Hunt will play a fluid low or no mistake game and will not take any chances. Just what Cormier needs so he can roam around and do his thing. O'Rourke and Lambos play a "jitterbug" style which Cameron probably does not trust as much. Probably just personal preference on his end at this point.

I think O'Rourke can and does play defensively sound hockey. Maybe you are thinking that he will be less likely to defer to Cormier in puck carrying situations than Hunt? Otherwise, ROR and Hunt seem somewhat similar.

 

[prongertheman9]

Little bit of line shuffling today. Wouldn't mind seeing the Stankoven - McTavish - Bedard line reunited but understandable that they want to spread out the offence in the top 6.

 

[GermanSpitfire]

You need a big guy on that second line if you're going to have Johnson and Stankoven on it. I like Foerster there.

 

[Hallzy]

Love to see Ostapchuk there.
I also hope we get to see Cuylle and Bedard pair up again. They had some legit chemistry together.

Cuylle Bedard and Dufour would be something id love to see, but wont happen

 

[Halfy]

No Pretournament for Canada?

 

[Static]

No Pretournament for Canada?

They have a game Monday

 

[GermanSpitfire]