WJC: 2024 Team Canada Roster Talk - Part 1

[therealdeal]

His son.

Woah!! Super cool. Most of the time we import hockey blood out to the US (hurts seeing an Yzerman playing for the US), nice to have some imported here!

 

[jj cale]

It doesn't hurt any less seeing Perrault playing for and possibly stinging us this year for the u.s, and that is just two of the now never ending procession.

It's a straight piss off.

 

[OilersFanatics505]

How would ya know? there wasn't any fans in the crowd. did you play for one of the teams?

That place was poppin during that game. Standing room only.

 

[Hkytalk47]

https://x.com/HockeyCanada/status/1738326447385969004?s=20

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Woah!! Super cool. Most of the time we import hockey blood out to the US (hurts seeing an Yzerman playing for the US), nice to have some imported here!

Are you talking about Cole Eiserman?

 

[therealdeal]

Are you talking about Cole Eiserman?

Rabid! Haven’t seen your posts in a while brother.

I was, thought it was Yzermans son! Apparently I’m off my game these days.

 

[Smif]

Any word on Celebrini for tmrws game?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Worried whatever is going on with Luneau is more serious then they are letting on if they are bringing Donovan out

 

[Mathieukferland]

Woah!! Super cool. Most of the time we import hockey blood out to the US (hurts seeing an Yzerman playing for the US), nice to have some imported here!

Cole Eiserman is not related to Steve Yzerman

Worried whatever is going on with Luneau is more serious then they are letting on if they are bringing Donovan out

I think it’s related to what happened to Molendyk today

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Cole Eiserman is not related to Steve Yzerman


I think it’s related to what happened to Molendyk today

I thought I saw Letang say that Molendyk is fine and Luneau won't be playing against the States tomorrow.

 

[Mathieukferland]

I thought I saw Letang say that Molendyk is fine and Luneau won't be playing against the States tomorrow.

Leroux I’m assuming you meant? Ok I’ve not heard that but if it’s illness related it must be quite a serious illness he has

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Leroux I’m assuming you meant? Ok I’ve not heard that but if it’s illness related it must be quite a serious illness he has

No the coach Letang. He said he thought Molendyk was fine.

 

[ORRFForever]

Wright slowing down in the AHL. Too bad he's not in Sweden - might have been good for him.

 

[bert]

I really hope this team finds a way to succeed. The wild amount of negativity around this team from the fans it will be fun to see it shoved down some throats. Definitely some things that need to be ironed out but they don't hand out medals on December 22nd.

Agreed its their first game together.

 

[Gigantor The Goalie]

https://x.com/IIHFHockey/status/1738545139545416070?s=20

Canada and Celebrini avoid a suspension

 

[jj cale]

Good news that we can use. Now let's go out and play a better team game then we did yesterday, we just have to improve today that's all.

 

[TheDoldrums]

 

[Mathieukferland]

Poor Donavan having to play the day that you’ve arrived, that’s tough.

Also that’s an interesting 4th line I hope this isn’t taking some Tim Hunter with Lafrenière direction where Celebrini plays fourth like, because until his expulsion he was their best player yesterday

 

[TheDoldrums]

Wait, why? He was not impressive last game, why aren't other guys getting a shot here?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Wait, why? He was not impressive last game, why aren't other guys getting a shot here?

I would assume Ratzlaff is the clear #3 at this point. Rousseau is the #1 on paper so get both goalies in against the likely best team in the tournament and see how they both do.

 

[jj cale]

View attachment 789298Poor Donavan having to play the day that you’ve arrived, that’s tough.

Also that’s an interesting 4th line I hope this isn’t taking some Tim Hunter with Lafrenière direction where Celebrini plays fourth like, because until his expulsion he was their best player yesterday

On the plus side if anyone can get yager and wood going it is probably Celebrini.

Wait, why? He was not impressive last game, why aren't other guys getting a shot here?

I don't understand this at all. Strange decision by the coaching staff.

 

[TheDoldrums]

I would assume Ratzlaff is the clear #3 at this point. Rousseau is the #1 on paper so get both goalies in against the likely best team in the tournament and see how they both do.

You could be right but I don't like it. Rousseau let in multiple soft goals already, that's enough to temporarily lose the net imo. I'd play St-Hilaire and Ratzlaff half the game each and see who looks sharp.

I know Ratzlaff has poor numbers in junior this year but international tournies are different and he's lead Canada to Gold before. I'd give him a chance and see if he rises to the moment.

 

[ORRFForever]

I taped the Swiss game and watched it last night. I only watched the first 2 periods. I thought Canada looked good. Very good. Yes, they were SLOPPY and they had no chemistry, but the talent is there. Calebrini was the best player - until he was given the boot.

I am taping today's game - I need to swim. Enjoy boys and don't be too hard on the kids.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

You could be right but I don't like it. Rousseau let in multiple soft goals already, that's enough to temporarily lose the net imo. I'd play St-Hilaire and Ratzlaff half the game each and see who looks sharp.

I know Ratzlaff has poor numbers in junior this year but international tournies are different and he's lead Canada to Gold before. I'd give him a chance and see if he rises to the moment.

I fail to see why you would change who your starter is because of a shaky first game. Get him right back in the net against a way better team and see what happens? What exactly is the downside?

 

[BigRangy]

So what’s the word on Molendyk? He ded?