WJC: 2023 Team Slovakia roster talk
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Antiillafire
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Kupco doesn’t have the skating for this level of hockey or compete level. I prefer Repcik or Molnar.
I have very little confidence in that defense too. The losses of Stacha and Knazko are massive.
I have very little confidence in that defense too. The losses of Stacha and Knazko are massive.
Yes we will see. A year is quite a long time. But the defense will obviously be a bit weaker, we will see how some players will progress.
I dont think so.
Nemec is a top D, he could be even better.
Kmec has potential to push his game, no doubt about it.
Strbak was under presure, i hope he dindt read negative and sometimes very harsh comment to his game, but he will be also better player.
Becar was very good on Hlinka Gretzky Cup. In one year, he could be good on WJC.
Krakovsky is dark horse.
There will be issues, only if one of above mentioned players will be injured.
Kajoo72
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Yes. Ciernik plays right wing, but he can also play the left wing and Misiak is universal, he plays both the center and the wing, but in the national team he plays the wing. (Not so long ago was first line Molnar - Jencko - Misiak in U18 for example) But if you want Ciernik on the right wing, it can also be Misiak - Dvorsky - Ciernik. However, it is a little bit of a bold prediction, I don't know if Misiak will reach the WJC level in one year. The potential is definitely there, the boy has potential and tools. Alternative could be Stefancik, who took a step ahead this season.
Kajoo72
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Thanks for explanation, much appreciated ! I prefer keeping Ciernik on right, played there whole Hlinka-Gretzky Cup
. Misiak - Dvorsky-Ciernik looks good
Becar never played at the HGC. Perhaps you meant Moško? He can be also an interesting option.
Antiillafire
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Slafkovsky - Demek - Mesar
Ciernik - Dvorsky - Zlnka
Stefancik - Petrovsky - Misiak
Sykora - Repcik - Baco
Stetka/Molnar
Becar - Nemec
Groch - Kmec
Mosko - Strbak
Natny
Elias
Marinov
Jurcak
I view this team as potentially our best offense ever. Demek could rise even more next season, maybe even play in the AHL or could be one of the top scorers in Canada. I hope Zlnka will be recovered fully by than. 3LW is the position most up for grabs, I have Stefancik there now but it could easily be filled by another player. We will have to see if anyone takes a jump like Jedlicka did. Repcik’s numbers aren’t good but he’s a perfect 4C and is a good skater. I’d rather have a player with less offensive skills, but good skating than player with more offensive skills but bad skating (Honzek). Baco has actually been really good recently. 8 pts in last 10 games. Hopefully he can be above a PpG next season.
Defense will miss Knazko and Stacha but I believe Becar will be playing NCAA hockey next season (could be wrong and it be the season after) so he will be ready for greater role. Mosko needs to be in the USHL. Strbak will be better. I think the defense will be one of the better ones we’ve had if development stays true, I wouldn’t rule out Kmec and Nemec together either. Elias in net should get all the important games and Marinov can get the weaker game.
Ciernik - Dvorsky - Zlnka
Stefancik - Petrovsky - Misiak
Sykora - Repcik - Baco
Stetka/Molnar
Becar - Nemec
Groch - Kmec
Mosko - Strbak
Natny
Elias
Marinov
Jurcak
I view this team as potentially our best offense ever. Demek could rise even more next season, maybe even play in the AHL or could be one of the top scorers in Canada. I hope Zlnka will be recovered fully by than. 3LW is the position most up for grabs, I have Stefancik there now but it could easily be filled by another player. We will have to see if anyone takes a jump like Jedlicka did. Repcik’s numbers aren’t good but he’s a perfect 4C and is a good skater. I’d rather have a player with less offensive skills, but good skating than player with more offensive skills but bad skating (Honzek). Baco has actually been really good recently. 8 pts in last 10 games. Hopefully he can be above a PpG next season.
Defense will miss Knazko and Stacha but I believe Becar will be playing NCAA hockey next season (could be wrong and it be the season after) so he will be ready for greater role. Mosko needs to be in the USHL. Strbak will be better. I think the defense will be one of the better ones we’ve had if development stays true, I wouldn’t rule out Kmec and Nemec together either. Elias in net should get all the important games and Marinov can get the weaker game.
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Eye of Ra
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Slafdestroyersky - Demek - Mesar
Sykora - Dvorsky - Ciernik
Zlnka - Petrovsky - Kupco
Misiak - Repcik - Molnar
Baco/Honzek
Becar - Nemec
Groch - Kmec
Mosko - Strbak
Natny
Elias
Marinov
Jurcak
Sykora - Dvorsky - Ciernik
Zlnka - Petrovsky - Kupco
Misiak - Repcik - Molnar
Baco/Honzek
Becar - Nemec
Groch - Kmec
Mosko - Strbak
Natny
Elias
Marinov
Jurcak
Antiillafire
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Petrovsky - Demek - Sykora
Nemec - Dvorsky - Mesar
Zlnka - Stefancik - Baco
Honzek - Repcik - Misiak
(Molnar, Kupco, Stumpel, Sramaty, Stetka, Sotek)
Natny - Strbak
Mosko - Kmec
Groch - Becar
Laurencik
Elias
Marinov
Korec
Nemec, Slaf - NHL
Ciernik - Not vaccinated
Nemec - Dvorsky - Mesar
Zlnka - Stefancik - Baco
Honzek - Repcik - Misiak
(Molnar, Kupco, Stumpel, Sramaty, Stetka, Sotek)
Natny - Strbak
Mosko - Kmec
Groch - Becar
Laurencik
Elias
Marinov
Korec
Nemec, Slaf - NHL
Ciernik - Not vaccinated
Egresch
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I like the idea of Sykora-Dvorsky. I guess Slafkovsky will play in NHL and Ciernik will not be vaccinated, so I will exclude those two from the team.
Antiillafire
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Canada has lifted their vaccine mandate for athletes, I believe, meaning Ciernik is good to go.
Sykora - Demek - Petrovsky
Ciernik - Dvorsky - Mesar
Zlnka - Repcik - Nemec
Honzek - Misiak - Baco
Strbak - Nemec
Becar - Kmec
Mosko - Natny
Groch
Marinov
Elias
Jurcak
Sykora - Demek - Petrovsky
Ciernik - Dvorsky - Mesar
Zlnka - Repcik - Nemec
Honzek - Misiak - Baco
Strbak - Nemec
Becar - Kmec
Mosko - Natny
Groch
Marinov
Elias
Jurcak
Antiillafire
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October roster thoughts:
Sykora - Petrovsky - Mesar
Honzek - Dvorsky - Ciernik
Zlnka - Repcik - Baco
Misiak - Stefancik - Molnar
Nemec
Strbak - Nemec
Becar - Kmec
Mosko - Natny
Chromiak
Marinov
Korec
Sykora - Petrovsky - Mesar
Honzek - Dvorsky - Ciernik
Zlnka - Repcik - Baco
Misiak - Stefancik - Molnar
Nemec
Strbak - Nemec
Becar - Kmec
Mosko - Natny
Chromiak
Marinov
Korec
stastny12
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Antiillafire
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Honzek - Mesar - Kupco
Nemec (Molnar) - Dvorsky - Ciernik
Zlnka - Sykora - Petrovsky
Misiak - Repcik - Baco
Molnar (Nemec)
Becar - Nemec
Mosko - Kmec
Natny - Strbak
Chromiak
Marinov
I was quite disappointed by a lot of the 2003 born players at recent U20 camp. I think only a few stand a chance to make it.
I like to be optimistic and think Montreal will allow Slafkovsky to play in the tournament, unless he has an incredibly strong month in the NHL before the tournament.
Mesar - Petrovsky - Slafkovsky
Ciernik - Dvorsky - Demek
Sykora - Honzek - Zlnka
Repcik - Stefancik - Sotek
Misiak/Molnar
Becar - Nemec
Natny - Strbak
Mosko - Kmec
Eperjesi
Marinov
Korec
Jurcak
Something like that? Not too much different from Antiilla's lineup. Hopefully didn't forget someone obvious.
I think Stefancik was recalled to Luleå's SHL team pretty recently but didn't suit up in any games. He seems to be of a good start in the U20 league and I think he makes the team.
I actually saw him live here in Piteå last winter, as Piteå was playing against Luleå in the regional championship final. Luleå had most of their SHL team, but they iced a 4th line of junior players, including Stefancik.
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This is the best chance for Slovakia to medal in a long time - especially if MTL loans out Slafkovsky
Would Adam Nemec be the youngest player to ever play in this tournament if your roster is in fact, the case?
kudla
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I think he means Libor Nemec (I hope, lol)
Demek is recovering from an injury and most likely won't make it to the WJC, sadly.
Antiillafire
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Libor Nemec
, played at the august tournament. His numbers in Finnish jr are pretty bad but he plays well for the national team, it’s really strange.I’d hope Slafkovsky would join but I find it pretty unlikely, if he was loaned to Laval I’d say yes but I think Montreal wants to keep him developing him with St. Louis at the helm.
As for Stefancik, he was pretty bad in this past weekend’s u20 tournament. I find it unlikely he makes the team. It’s a shame as I had higher hopes for him, and yeah as noted Demek is out till January. Same goes for Sotek, he probably only makes this team if their is injuries. Misiak played top 6 at this past tourney and was also at WJC, I’d be shocked if he wasn’t in the starting 12 forwards.
There’s some other 2003’s who played pretty well like Tim Danielcak and Pavol Funtek, but I doubt they have enough to displace someone. Funtek in particular was quite good.
A lot can change though and I’m sure the coach will end up choosing quite a few more 2003’s than we all think, which would not be good
Basically the whole above mentioned roster apart from Kupčo, Demek, Bačo and goalies is eligable next year too. So theoretically the medal chance would be next year even bigger. Perhaps not just theoretically as the only player expected to play full NHL season next year is Slafkovský. Nemec will have a shot, Mešár probably AHL. The rest will be available.
Demek is already skating and stated again couple days ago that he hopes to be ready for WJC. That was however before his transfer to Kamloop. To me it seems unrealistic that his new club will agree. He will need some conditioning. I mean, they gave 4 picks for him, hardly imaginable they send him to WJC without single game played.
He has to play some games in his club imo. We saw what happened with Jedlicka during summer WJC. Its not easy to came back after major surgery. He needs some games. 2 pre tournament games, that's not enough.
Feneš likes Molnar-Dvorsky-Ciernik line. So no changes here I think. Kupčo in 1st line is sci-fi. Sykora is a winger, Petrovsky should be at center position. I would like to see Danielcak there as a 4th liner, he deserves that for his performances but I don't think its possible. Way too many options.
Honzek - Petrovsky - Mesar
Molnar - Dvorsky - Ciernik
Sykora - Repcik - Misiak
L. Nemec - Stetka - Danielcak
Kupco / Zlnka / Baco
Mosko - Nemec
Natny - Strbak
Becar - Kmec
Groch
Marinov (Korec, Elias)
Molnar - Dvorsky - Ciernik
Sykora - Repcik - Misiak
L. Nemec - Stetka - Danielcak
Kupco / Zlnka / Baco
Mosko - Nemec
Natny - Strbak
Becar - Kmec
Groch
Marinov (Korec, Elias)
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