WJC: 2024 Team Canada Roster Talk - Part 1

[TheBeastCoast]

Rousseau made 9 saves in his half of the game and is out now.

 

[Dominance]

Masters seems to have the details.

Dumais from Celebrini
Mateychuk on a rebound
Yager from the slot
Celebrini from Minten
Cowan from Dumais
Minten gets the sixth
Mateychuk doubles down
Minten from Celebrini

Dumais gets PotG so I bet he got another couple undisclosed assists.

Here were the PP units, each converted:

Mateychuk
Celebrini-Yager-Minten
Geekie

Bonk (presumably filling in for Luneau)
Dumais-Savoie
Cowan-Wood

I like the complexion of the PP and how each unit has a different structure. PP TOI should be split evenly between these two.

 

[Mathieukferland]

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Dumais goal

 

[DavidLamb]

No I agree. Canada would be the clear favourite with all their players available.

I'm not passing judgement on the roster construction that much. I wouldn't have taken Heidt or Cristall either (especially the latter). I'm just evaluating the team as is. Their options were more limited this year - which is why I don't think they're the favourite.

If you can disregard some users on this forum as he/she tends to go off-topic, i can see that HC should have the 2 games against U-sport on International ice so that some forwards and defensemen are more exposed if they are slow or not making the right play. This would have been easier for the coaches to identify.

 

[Mathieukferland]

They couldn't send a dude with an iphone to stream the game? lol

I have former teammates in Skane (the Swedish region this game is being played in) to go see if they could watch the game an apparently they aren’t even letting people into the building, let alone broadcast crews

 

[bossram]

You guys just had a disagreement that's all, he's a good poster as are you.


Back to hockey, games start soon.

Nah. If he had responded, "I think Canada is better than you think and here is why:", that's a reasonable disagreement to prompt discussion and I welcome that, as that is the point of these boards.

His original reply to me was purely snark and intended to insult.

If you can disregard some users on this forum as he/she tends to go off-topic, i can see that HC should have the 2 games against U-sport on International ice so that some forwards and defensemen are more exposed if they are slow or not making the right play. This would have been easier for the coaches to identify.

Yes. Would have been interesting and informative to see that.

 

[Mathieukferland]

8-0 win vs Denmark u25

 

[ORRFForever]

Oh for sure but in Poitras' case you know they (the bruins) have told him their plan for him and he is comfortable knowing he will make some good coin in the future.

Looking at Wright's position only making AHL money and not getting to play for team Canada, I actually tend to agree its probably best to leave him in one place to play a bunch of games for once. Kids been getting jerked through too many leagues and not enough games. Plus he has already won gold there, not much to "learn" there that you cant learn in Coachella.

What is the difference between what Wright makes in the AHL and NHL? (sincere question)

If Wright wanted to go, the team would have said yes.

My guess : The team's taking the blame for Wright wanted to spend Christmas with his family.

regardless of country

True, but it's always Canada taking it on the chin.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Minten with 2g and an assist. Mateychuk with 2 goals.

 

[CapsFans]

Game Summary | World Junior Championship

Here is the link to the box score

 

[jj cale]

Dumais, Celebrini starting out strong is nice to see.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

Solid start to the campaign.

Contributions from everywhere including Celebrini and a compact day's work in net.

 

[wayupnorth]

If you can disregard some users on this forum as he/she tends to go off-topic, i can see that HC should have the 2 games against U-sport on International ice so that some forwards and defensemen are more exposed if they are slow or not making the right play. This would have been easier for the coaches to identify.

• Arena 1, Olympic-sized ice pad (200 by 100 feet) with seating for 1,500 - sixteen mile sports complex. That is where they played usport games. that is European size?

 

[DavidLamb]

• Arena 1, Olympic-sized ice pad (200 by 100 feet) with seating for 1,500 - sixteen mile sports complex. That is where they played usport games. that is European Size?

Are you certain both games were played on 100X200? Yes, that Olympic Size.

 

[Mitch nylander]

So by the looks of it Rehkopf is the 13th guy. Bob Mckenzie was saying it on TSN.

I'd imagine the lines will be:

Geekie - Poitras - Savoie
Minten - Celebrini - Dumais
Cowan - Yager - Wood
Allard - Beck - Danielson
Rehkopf

 

[yessir29292]

So by the looks of it Rehkopf is the 13th guy. Bob Mckenzie was saying it on TSN.

I'd imagine the lines will be:

Geekie - Poitras - Savoie
Minten - Celebrini - Dumais
Cowan - Yager - Wood
Allard - Beck - Danielson
Rehkopf

Thought it would be Cowan and he was place holding on L1

 

[Boss Man Hughes]

Why is Allard on the team?

 

[wayupnorth]

Are you certain both games were played on 100X200? Yes, that Olympic Size.

Yes watched both and its the only arena with seating of 1500

 

[yessir29292]

Why is Allard on the team?

speed and create shutdown line with beck if they 4th line gels they can be dominant defensively and shutdown everyone’s top lines

 

[TheDoldrums]

Thought it would be Cowan and he was place holding on L1

Cowan supposedly has some big fans among the staff, really doubt its him

 

[Mitch nylander]

Thought it would be Cowan and he was place holding on L1

Update Bob Mackenzie said this is the lineup:

Cowan - Geekie - Savoie
Minten - Celebrini - Dumais
Wood - Poitras- Yager
Allard - Beck - Danielson
EXTRA: Rehkopf

I like the mix of skill and bang.

 

[TheDoldrums]

Looks like they're going for more of a balanced top 9 than loading a top 6 if Bob's lines hold true.

Update Bob Mackenzie said this is the lineup:

Cowan - Geekie - Savoie
Minten - Celebrini - Dumais
Wood - Poitras- Yager
Allard - Beck - Danielson
EXTRA: Rehkopf

I like the mix of skill and bang.

 

[Namikaze Minato]

What is the difference between what Wright makes in the AHL and NHL? (sincere question)

His base salary in the NHL is $855,000 and his salary in the AHL is $82,500. So the difference is quite substantial.

 

[ORRFForever]

His base salary in the NHL is $855,000 and his salary in the AHL is $82,500. So the difference is quite substantial.

Wow. Yes, quite a difference.

 

[cmcneil02]

Who’s going to get the most points for Canada in this tournament?

I think Dumais gets the most points just because he’s a secondary assist machine, but I think Matt Poitras will have the most impact.