WJC: 2025 Team Canada Roster Talk

[ORRFForever]

Mostly Caucasian mid 19 year old males with a splash of color mixed in. Not sure what that has to do with anything?

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I don't know what that means. I was just curious - my question was not meant in a bad way.

 

[EXTRAS]

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I don't know what that means. I was just curious - my question was not meant in a bad way.

You asked what they looked like. It was a joke.

 

[Digital Dog]

got wierd in here

 

[frontsfan67]

Any list without Cristall is wrong

 

[Statsy]

Not sure how most people are leaving cristall out when he's destroying the entire chl in points/game.

I can answer that for you. Those people watched the U18 where he really struggled. He went into that as a high scoring player as well.

Having said that, I know how much players improve on a year-to-year basis at this time, so he should at the very least be given a camp invite where he can earn his spot. Keep in mind that this is one of the most competitive player fields I've seen for Canada in the 35 years I've been watching this tournament. Some VERY good players are not going to make this team.

 

[JackSlater]

I can answer that for you. Those people watched the U18 where he really struggled. He went into that as a high scoring player as well.

Having said that, I know how much players improve on a year-to-year basis at this time, so he should at the very least be given a camp invite where he can earn his spot. Keep in mind that this is one of the most competitive player fields I've seen for Canada in the 35 years I've been watching this tournament. Some VERY good players are not going to make this team.

Really deep at forward. Without exaggeration you could make two groups of forwards and both would comfortably be gold medal calibre. Which obviously means that the complaints about who doesn't make the team will be off the charts, especially if the team loses.

 

[Statsy]

Really deep at forward. Without exaggeration you could make two groups of forwards and both would comfortably be gold medal calibre. Which obviously means that the complaints about who doesn't make the team will be off the charts, especially if the team loses.

People hate the old "You could make two teams for Canada..." line, but I agree it's absolutely true this year. Not just on offense either, we're stacked on D as well. Probably not stacked in goal, but we can come up with four good keepers this year for sure.

 

[FourQuarters]

You could make two teams, but you are only allowed to bring one of them to this tournament.

 

[Statsy]

You could make two teams, but you are only allowed to bring one of them to this tournament.

Thanks, you've really encapsulated the problem we were already talking about.

 

[EXTRAS]

I can answer that for you. Those people watched the U18 where he really struggled. He went into that as a high scoring player as well.

Having said that, I know how much players improve on a year-to-year basis at this time, so he should at the very least be given a camp invite where he can earn his spot. Keep in mind that this is one of the most competitive player fields I've seen for Canada in the 35 years I've been watching this tournament. Some VERY good players are not going to make this team.

I understand that but by the time the tournament begins it will be over 18 months since the u18 and its just a 6 game sample. I can understand passing on him if he was at a pace similar to the other leaders in the chl but passing on him for 13 or 14 forwards when he is leading the CHL by nearly .5ppg seems crazy. They could be leaving a guy at home who could have a solid chance at leading the tournament in scoring.

 

[ORRFForever]

You asked what they looked like. It was a joke.

Fair enough.

 

[ChicagoBullsFan]

Is Gavin McKenna making Canada's U20 WJC roster?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Is Gavin McKenna making Canada's U20 WJC roster?

Most likely.

 

[frontsfan67]

Is Gavin McKenna making Canada's U20 WJC roster?

Should make it. Guys like martone, Schaefer, misa etc I’m not sure though.

Mckenna will be a good top 6 guy this year and next year will lead the team

 

[JackSlater]

People hate the old "You could make two teams for Canada..." line, but I agree it's absolutely true this year. Not just on offense either, we're stacked on D as well. Probably not stacked in goal, but we can come up with four good keepers this year for sure.

I don't think that defence is nearly as deep, but should be a good top four at least. Very deep forwards though. Of course having the best B list of forwards doesn't help win the tournament and I'd rather have one clear superstar for this level at forward, but the depth is nice. We'll see what advantage is made from the depth this year though, because if they are set on a top six bottom six team then Canada's depth will barely factor in.

 

[frontsfan67]

anyone have andrew Gibson on their team? Very good defensive d man. The Parekhs and yakemchuks are more entertaining but the gibsons may actually win the championship for them

 

[Mathieukferland]

anyone have andrew Gibson on their team? Very good defensive d man. The Parekhs and yakemchuks are more entertaining but the gibsons may actually win the championship for them

I had a very hard think about putting him 3 RD, but ultimately opted for Brunicke instead. But I think he’s a candidate to play the Hinds role from years past

 

[Statsy]

I don't think that defence is nearly as deep, but should be a good top four at least. Very deep forwards though. Of course having the best B list of forwards doesn't help win the tournament and I'd rather have one clear superstar for this level at forward, but the depth is nice. We'll see what advantage is made from the depth this year though, because if they are set on a top six bottom six team then Canada's depth will barely factor in

I definitely think you’re selling the D short. The number of puck movers we have available this year is freaky. I’m sure there are some solid stay-at-home types out there too.

I agree in principle that you do need some game breakers, but I think if you’re looking for one truly elite guy that we have that in Gavin McKenna. Hopefully, they don’t bury him down the lineup.

I come on here and do an annual rant when all these forum posters are talking “top six/bottom six” about a Canadian Junior team. When the coaches actually played it that way last year, I was beyond horrified. We have far too much talent to choose a team that way. If it happens again I’m going to lose my sh!t.