World Cup: 2024 World Cup - rosters

[JackSlater]

As of now I think it's the NHLPA pulling the strings on Russia's behalf.
The Russians pay dues to the organization. As such it's the NHLPA's duty to represent their interests as much as anybody's.
All players are welcome. If this offends you, fine, don't play.
It's a catch-22. Which is likely why there's talks of delaying it.

I think that's accurate. The NHL clearly would prefer to have Russia there. The NHLPA has an obligation to its Russian players to protect their interests. They are opposed by various federations, as well as the knowledge that as things currently stand the media would rip the league for bringing in Russia at the expense of other teams.

 

[BigBadBoar]

I think that's accurate. The NHL clearly would prefer to have Russia there. The NHLPA has an obligation to its Russian players to protect their interests. They are opposed by various federations, as well as the knowledge that as things currently stand the media would rip the league for bringing in Russia at the expense of other teams.

Yes, I too think they are considering the one year delay in hope the Russia issue would be settled down in the meantime.

 

[Levshunov]

Ovechkin - Kuznetsov - Nichushkin
Svechnikov - Malkin - Kucherov
Panarin - Namestnikov - Kaprizov
Buchnevich - Barbashev - Tarasenko
(Mikheyev, Kuzmenko)
Provorov - Sergachyov
Orlov - Nikishin (Car Prosp.)
Gavrikov - Zub
(Zadorov, Romanov)


Vasilevsky
Shestyorkin
Sorokin

 

[NordiquesForeva]

Kane - McDavid - Stamkos
Marchand - Crosby - MacKinnon
Huberdeau - Point - Wilson
Cirelli - Kadri - Konecny
O’Reilly

Toews - Makar
Theodore - Pietrangelo
Power - Ekblad
Chabot

Hart
Kuemper
Jarry

Scratched:
Batherson
Suzuki
Dobson

Leadership group - Crosby (captain), McDavid, Pietrangelo, Stamkos

Goaltending is a huge question mark. I’m sure we could put together a more talented forward group but those 12 forwards would be, at the very least, very difficult to play against on NHL-sized rinks and with NHL (not IIHF) reffing. Defense is pretty straightforward, would like to see more of Doughty to see if he still fits into that top 6.

 

[Devils090]

Kane - McDavid - Stamkos
Marchand - Crosby - MacKinnon
Huberdeau - Point - Wilson
Cirelli - Kadri - Konecny
O’Reilly

Toews - Makar
Theodore - Pietrangelo
Power - Ekblad
Chabot

Hart
Kuemper
Jarry

Scratched:
Batherson
Suzuki
Dobson

Leadership group - Crosby (captain), McDavid, Pietrangelo, Stamkos

Goaltending is a huge question mark. I’m sure we could put together a more talented forward group but those 12 forwards would be, at the very least, very difficult to play against on NHL-sized rinks and with NHL (not IIHF) reffing. Defense is pretty straightforward, would like to see more of Doughty to see if he still fits into that top 6.

Surely Canada can find 3 better wingers than Cirelli, Konecny and Wilson lol

 

[Czechboy]

Kane - McDavid - Stamkos
Marchand - Crosby - MacKinnon
Huberdeau - Point - Wilson
Cirelli - Kadri - Konecny
O’Reilly

Toews - Makar
Theodore - Pietrangelo
Power - Ekblad
Chabot

Hart
Kuemper
Jarry

Scratched:
Batherson
Suzuki
Dobson

Leadership group - Crosby (captain), McDavid, Pietrangelo, Stamkos

Goaltending is a huge question mark. I’m sure we could put together a more talented forward group but those 12 forwards would be, at the very least, very difficult to play against on NHL-sized rinks and with NHL (not IIHF) reffing. Defense is pretty straightforward, would like to see more of Doughty to see if he still fits into that top 6.

I feel like Canada might have some stronger options up front. Given it's a year away I'm questioning Kane, Stamkos, Wilson, Kadri and Konecny. Not saying you are wrong but I feel I've seen other rosters that are stronger.

The D is about right.. not sure Power will be there yet but it's entirely possible.

The Goalies are what I think they should go with if it happened this year and I think those 3 are good enough to win it.

 

[NordiquesForeva]

I feel like Canada might have some stronger options up front. Given it's a year away I'm questioning Kane, Stamkos, Wilson, Kadri and Konecny. Not saying you are wrong but I feel I've seen other rosters that are stronger.

The D is about right.. not sure Power will be there yet but it's entirely possible.

The Goalies are what I think they should go with if it happened this year and I think those 3 are good enough to win it.

Maybe, maybe not. The World Cup would be a year and a quarter out, if it goes off as planned (no sure thing obviously). With the tournament being held on the smaller ice surface, I can easily imagine the management team selecting a few players who can forecheck, get under the skin of the opposition, protect leads in the final few minutes of the game, and clear space for the skilled offensive players. So do we have more talented players than guys like Wilson, Konecny, or Cirelli? Sure, as I haven't mentioned guys like Marner, Kyrou, and Scheifle, but would replacing them with the (nominally) more talented players help form the best possible team? Not sure, and not for me to decide. And of course age may become a factor for guys like O'Reilly, Stamkos, and Wilson. Besides, fwiw, I think one of McDavid's sometimes linemates goes - Hyman or Kane. I prefer Kane.

 

[Gold Standard]

Maybe, maybe not. The World Cup would be a year and a quarter out, if it goes off as planned (no sure thing obviously). With the tournament being held on the smaller ice surface, I can easily imagine the management team selecting a few players who can forecheck, get under the skin of the opposition, protect leads in the final few minutes of the game, and clear space for the skilled offensive players. So do we have more talented players than guys like Wilson, Konecny, or Cirelli? Sure, as I haven't mentioned guys like Marner, Kyrou, and Scheifle, but would replacing them with the (nominally) more talented players help form the best possible team? Not sure, and not for me to decide. And of course age may become a factor for guys like O'Reilly, Stamkos, and Wilson. Besides, fwiw, I think one of McDavid's sometimes linemates goes - Hyman or Kane. I prefer Kane.

At a best-on-best tournament, I prefer neither. I'd prefer PLB. but that's just me. I like built in team chemistry when/if it makes sense, i.e. Thomas and Kyrou. Those two need to be on a best-on-best Team Canada. and I'd take a pass on Wilson and Konecny

 

[NordiquesForeva]

At a best-on-best tournament, I prefer neither. I'd prefer PLB. but that's just me. I like built in team chemistry when/if it makes sense, i.e. Thomas and Kyrou. Those two need to be on a best-on-best Team Canada. and I'd take a pass on Wilson and Konecny

What? No Wilson? No TK?

I'm kidding of course. I can certainly get behind Dubois, but in a bottom 6 role exclusively - which raises an interesting problem: who plays on McDavid's wing, if not one of his somewhat regular linemates? Stamkos (age permitting) could be a fit on one side as he has the ability/skillset to play off just about anybody, but ideally you'd have someone on the other side that can specialize in puck retrieval, defensive cover, and clear a bit of space for McDavid to go to work. I used to think that someone was O'Reilly, but he seems to have slowed down and I don't think he has the juice to play in a top-6 role anymore. I don't think Huberdeau would work as I perceive a stylistic clash, and now I'm not sure. I don't think someone like Dubois has the footspeed to keep up with McDavid, but the tournament will be on the NHL ice surface, so...maybe?

As for Thomas or Kyrou...I just don't know how much I like them together as a package deal so I'd take Kyrou and shift him to the wing, thank you very much.

And, does anyone else not find it odd that Huberdeau hasn't made an appearance in the senior World Championships since the Obama administration? And its not like Florida has been making deep playoff runs every year...I don't know, I get the feeling he's maybe on the outs with Hockey Cana....err, whoever is running the show nowadays, which makes me question whether he is even a viable candidate for best-on-best play moving forward.

I actually like this quite a bit better:

Kane - McDavid - Stamkos
Marchand - Crosby - MacKinnon
Dubois - Point - Kyrou
Huberdeau - Kadri - Batherson
Cirelli

Scratches:
Suzuki
Konecny

 

[Gold Standard]

What? No Wilson? No TK?

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I'm kidding of course. I can certainly get behind Dubois, but in a bottom 6 role exclusively - which raises an interesting problem: who plays on McDavid's wing, if not one of his somewhat regular linemates? Stamkos (age permitting) could be a fit on one side as he has the ability/skillset to play off just about anybody, but ideally you'd have someone on the other side that can specialize in puck retrieval, defensive cover, and clear a bit of space for McDavid to go to work. I used to think that someone was O'Reilly, but he seems to have slowed down and I don't think he has the juice to play in a top-6 role anymore. I don't think Huberdeau would work as I perceive a stylistic clash, and now I'm not sure. I don't think someone like Dubois has the footspeed to keep up with McDavid, but the tournament will be on the NHL ice surface, so...maybe?

As for Thomas or Kyrou...I just don't know how much I like them together as a package deal so I'd take Kyrou and shift him to the wing, thank you very much.

And, does anyone else not find it odd that Huberdeau hasn't made an appearance in the senior World Championships since the Obama administration? And its not like Florida has been making deep playoff runs every year...I don't know, I get the feeling he's maybe on the outs with Hockey Cana....err, whoever is running the show nowadays, which makes me question whether he is even a viable candidate for best-on-best play moving forward.

I actually like this quite a bit better:

Kane - McDavid - Stamkos
Marchand - Crosby - MacKinnon
Dubois - Point - Kyrou
Huberdeau - Kadri - Batherson
Cirelli

Scratches:
Suzuki
Konecny

You will never find me putting Tom Pretty Boy Wilson on any Team Canada roster ever. I'm not a fan. I don't think he has the hockey IQ to play the international game, even if that particular international game is being played on NHL ice. That goes for Kane as well.

 

[Czechboy]

What? No Wilson? No TK?

View attachment 602608

I'm kidding of course. I can certainly get behind Dubois, but in a bottom 6 role exclusively - which raises an interesting problem: who plays on McDavid's wing, if not one of his somewhat regular linemates? Stamkos (age permitting) could be a fit on one side as he has the ability/skillset to play off just about anybody, but ideally you'd have someone on the other side that can specialize in puck retrieval, defensive cover, and clear a bit of space for McDavid to go to work. I used to think that someone was O'Reilly, but he seems to have slowed down and I don't think he has the juice to play in a top-6 role anymore. I don't think Huberdeau would work as I perceive a stylistic clash, and now I'm not sure. I don't think someone like Dubois has the footspeed to keep up with McDavid, but the tournament will be on the NHL ice surface, so...maybe?

As for Thomas or Kyrou...I just don't know how much I like them together as a package deal so I'd take Kyrou and shift him to the wing, thank you very much.

And, does anyone else not find it odd that Huberdeau hasn't made an appearance in the senior World Championships since the Obama administration? And its not like Florida has been making deep playoff runs every year...I don't know, I get the feeling he's maybe on the outs with Hockey Cana....err, whoever is running the show nowadays, which makes me question whether he is even a viable candidate for best-on-best play moving forward.

I actually like this quite a bit better:

Kane - McDavid - Stamkos
Marchand - Crosby - MacKinnon
Dubois - Point - Kyrou
Huberdeau - Kadri - Batherson
Cirelli

Scratches:
Suzuki
Konecny

For McDavid... I think Barzal might be a good fit. I'm not seeing his name on too many rosters though. A: he has the necessary speed and skill and B: Oiler fans (like me) would meltdown if they had a lot of success.haha

 

[SOLR]

What? No Wilson? No TK? View attachment 602608 I'm kidding of course. I can certainly get behind Dubois, but in a bottom 6 role exclusively - which raises an interesting problem: who plays on McDavid's wing, if not one of his somewhat regular linemates? Stamkos (age permitting) could be a fit on one side as he has the ability/skillset to play off just about anybody, but ideally you'd have someone on the other side that can specialize in puck retrieval, defensive cover, and clear a bit of space for McDavid to go to work. I used to think that someone was O'Reilly, but he seems to have slowed down and I don't think he has the juice to play in a top-6 role anymore. I don't think Huberdeau would work as I perceive a stylistic clash, and now I'm not sure. I don't think someone like Dubois has the footspeed to keep up with McDavid, but the tournament will be on the NHL ice surface, so...maybe? As for Thomas or Kyrou...I just don't know how much I like them together as a package deal so I'd take Kyrou and shift him to the wing, thank you very much. And, does anyone else not find it odd that Huberdeau hasn't made an appearance in the senior World Championships since the Obama administration? And its not like Florida has been making deep playoff runs every year...I don't know, I get the feeling he's maybe on the outs with Hockey Cana....err, whoever is running the show nowadays, which makes me question whether he is even a viable candidate for best-on-best play moving forward. I actually like this quite a bit better: Kane - McDavid - Stamkos Marchand - Crosby - MacKinnon Dubois - Point - Kyrou Huberdeau - Kadri - Batherson Cirelli Scratches: Suzuki Konecny

I think at this point not having Suzuki is quite a bit weird. I could see him playing RW for McDavid...

 

[Eye of Ra]

Czechia right now:

Kubalik - Krejci - Pastrňák
Vrana - Hertl - Necas
Palat - Zacha - Voracek
Nosek - Faksa - Kämpf (checking-unit)

Simek - Hronek
Zboril - Rutta
Hajek - Gudas

Francouz
Vanecek

 

[Czechboy]

Czechia right now:

Kubalik - Krejci - Pastrňák
Vrana - Hertl - Necas
Palat - Zacha - Voracek
Nosek - Faksa - Kämpf (checking-unit)

Simek - Hronek
Zboril - Rutta
Hajek - Gudas

Francouz
Vanecek

If it is today.. then no Vrana :-(

You're damn close and that D is not very good.lol Swedes will have a better D core at the Skoda Cup. Canada might have a better D unit at the World Juniors.

If for 2024 then Jiricek will be on there. I'd guess Galvas and Kral aren't too far of that team either. Dostal in the goalie conversation as well.

I do like our forward lines a lot though! Chytil has to be there somewhere though. So does Blumel despite being an AHLer.

For 2024 - Kulich may be pushing for a spot too. Lauko, Jenik, Kaut, Skarek, Vladar, Klok and Knot are all outside chances as well.

 

[BigBadBoar]

Czechia right now:

Kubalik - Krejci - Pastrňák
Vrana - Hertl - Necas
Palat - Zacha - Voracek
Nosek - Faksa - Kämpf (checking-unit)

Simek - Hronek
Zboril - Rutta
Hajek - Gudas

Francouz
Vanecek

My 2025 edition. A bold one, assuming succesful development of a few current prospects over the upcoming 2 years.

Follows the conservative top 6 / bottow 6 logic in forward lines, because I consider it to be a realistic way for the Czech team to reach success (we won't have 3 or 4 elite lines, we need to concentrate the main gunpower in the top 2 lines, the other 2 should be more defensive/checking oriented, with good skaters who can chase the puck hard).

Kubalík - Zacha - Pastrňák
Palát - Hertl - Nečas
Blümel - Chytil - Kulich
Lauko - Kämpf - Klapka
Kaut, Smejkal (reliable checking forward, currently SHL)

Jiříček - Gudas
Hronek - Rutta
Šimek - Zbořil
Král, Sklenička (reliable all-around D, currently Liiga)

Vaněček
Vejmelka
Vladař

 

[ranchand]

I think at this point not having Suzuki is quite a bit weird. I could him playing RW for McDavid...

Agreed, though in 2 years i could see him centering his own line with a couple of finishers. Suzuki is one of the best distributors in the NHL

If im looking ahead 2 years:

Kane - mcdavid - mackinnon
Marchand - crosby - point
PLD - Suzuki - Batherson
Mctavish - Horvat - Kyrou

Cozens
Kadri

Makar - toews
Byram - dobson
Petro - theodore

Ekblad
Chykrun

Hart
Jarry
Binnington

Such an expansive list to choose from. I can see TC taking guys like Stamkos, Marner, Schieffle, Konecny, Barzal, Thomas. over some other younger guys.
Jack Quinn, Seth Jarvis and Chandler Stephenson could be in consideration by then as well.

Defence is pretty straight forward for me. Younger D like Power, Guhle, Drysdale could push for a spot and stay at home D men like Graves and Sanhiem could find a role as a 7th d man.

Only other G i can see making a push is Thompson if he can sustain even a fraction of his early success. skinner could also have an outside shot.

 

[SOLR]

Agreed, though in 2 years i could see him centering his own line with a couple of finishers. Suzuki is one of the best distributors in the NHL

If im looking ahead 2 years:

Kane - mcdavid - mackinnon
Marchand - crosby - point
PLD - Suzuki - Batherson
Mctavish - Horvat - Kyrou

Cozens
Kadri

Makar - toews
Byram - dobson
Petro - theodore

Ekblad
Chykrun

Hart
Jarry
Binnington

Such an expansive list to choose from. I can see TC taking guys like Stamkos, Marner, Schieffle, Konecny, Barzal, Thomas. over some other younger guys.
Jack Quinn, Seth Jarvis and Chandler Stephenson could be in consideration by then as well.

Defence is pretty straight forward for me. Younger D like Power, Guhle, Drysdale could push for a spot and stay at home D men like Graves and Sanhiem could find a role as a 7th d man.

Only other G i can see making a push is Thompson if he can sustain even a fraction of his early success. skinner could also have an outside shot.

I think Crosby's time at center with TC is surely done, consider him a winger at this point.

Huberdeau - Mcdavid - Mackinnon
Marchand - Point - Crosby
PLD - Suzuki - Marner
Cozens - Horvat - Barzal

Bedard
Lafreniere
Stamkos

Makar - Ekblad
Petro - Theo
Chykrun - Power
Byram - Guhle

 

[ranchand]

You’re

I think Crosby's time at center with TC is surely done, consider him a winger at this point.

Huberdeau - Mcdavid - Mackinnon
Marchand - Point - Crosby
PLD - Suzuki - Marner
Cozens - Horvat - Barzal

You’re probably right, i kind of forgot about Huberdeau but I’m not convinced he’s in their plans. I think TC brass will find a spot for Batherson.

 

[Czechboy]

My 2025 edition. A bold one, assuming succesful development of a few current prospects over the upcoming 2 years.

Follows the conservative top 6 / bottow 6 logic in forward lines, because I consider it to be a realistic way for the Czech team to reach success (we won't have 3 or 4 elite lines, we need to concentrate the main gunpower in the top 2 lines, the other 2 should be more defensive/checking oriented, with good skaters who can chase the puck hard).

Kubalík - Zacha - Pastrňák
Palát - Hertl - Nečas
Blümel - Chytil - Kulich
Lauko - Kämpf - Klapka
Kaut, Smejkal (reliable checking forward, currently SHL)

Jiříček - Gudas
Hronek - Rutta
Šimek - Zbořil

Král, Sklenička (reliable all-around D, currently Liiga)

Vaněček
Vejmelka
Vladař

2025... I like it. No Krejci or Voracek. Not sure if Zacha would be our 1C.. would be surprised if he was ahead of Hertl as a C. Maybe by 2025 he plays for us.lol

I think Vrana would be back by then so I'd want him. 2025 should have Galvas and Kral and Gudas will be near the end at that time. So will Simek I think.

Dostal will probably be starter by then. Hrabal may be making a push in 3 years. I'll get bold and say Sale will be on that team.

 

[SOLR]

You’re probably right, i kind of forgot about Huberdeau but I’m not convinced he’s in their plans. I think TC brass will find a spot for Batherson.

Right now Huberdeau is easily our top LW, could change.
Batherson maybe, he needs to show it all of this year and next.

 

[karhukissa]

As of now, i'd say that Team USA has the strongest roster and i would but them as the number one favourites.

 

[ranchand]

As of now, i'd say that Team USA has the strongest roster and i would but them as the number one favourites.

I wouldnt say they have A better roster name for name than Canada, but they are a matchup nightmare for Canada. Connor-Matthews-Kane line rivals a Kane/Huberdeau-mcdavid-mackinnon line

 

[Czechboy]

As of now, i'd say that Team USA has the strongest roster and i would but them as the number one favourites.

Very similar but US has deeper goalie depth for sure. I'd still vote for Canada and US would have to get to the finals. Hopefully they field their best possible team and not the team they feel can beat Canada.

 

[JackSlater]

USA is smart enough to know that to beat Canada you need several gritty plugs on forward and defence. Plus a coach who really appreciates the effort and heart of said gritty plugs.

 

[Zippy316]

Whenever the next tournament rolls around, the US roster looks like it's going to be extremely dynamic and fun to watch up front.

Gaudreau - Matthews - Tkachuk
Connor - Eichel - DeBrincat
Guentzel - Hughes - Robertson
Kreider - Larkin - Kane
B. Tkachuk - Zegras - Thompson
Caufield - Boldy - Terry
Miller - Beniers - Rust
Batherson- Nelson - Tuch
Hartman - Trocheck - Oshie
Lee - Keller - Wheeler

Will be very interesting to see what a roster eventually looks like. There's almost too much skill here that some guys may be left off for guys to fill specific roles.