WJC: 2025 Team Canada Roster Talk

[StevenEllisNHL]

For what it's worth about Tanner Howe - he was the best forward during the all-Canada scrimmage yesterday. Had a few points and was probably the hardest-working player out there

It was a... borderline meaningless scrimmage – they just tried a bunch of different scenarios, like 5-on-5, 4-on-4, PP, PK, shootout. But it's all we have to go off of from this group together so far and he looked great.

 

[ORRFForever]

I'll say this; Tanner Howe put up decent numbers when he was playing with Bedard and now his production has declined. However, even Bedard could barely keep that Pats team above water, and now that he's gone, they are dreadful. So perhaps Howe is a guy that can play with good players, but just doesn't have much talent around him right now (Not unlike the situation Bedard finds himself in with Chicago). Hopefully if they do, in fact, put him on Team Canada, there will be some skill that he can play effectively with.

What I don't understand and I usually DEFEND Hockey Canada...

Why are they moving away from so much high end skill? I can see choosing a 200 foot player who is a little less gifted over someone who is highly gifted but does not play a 200 foot game but...

As others have said, they are leaving a LOT of talent behind.

 

[Statsy]

What I don't understand and I usually DEFEND Hockey Canada...

Why are they moving away from so much high end skill? I can see choosing a 200 foot player who is a little less gifted over someone who is highly gifted but does not play a 200 foot game but...

As others have said, they are leaving a LOT of talent behind.

Let's wait until the actual cuts and then we can debate what they've left behind.

I hope they get those nice closeups of those kids coming down the hall after just getting cut! Those interviews were the worst. Did they do them last year? I don't recall.

 

[jj cale]

What I don't understand and I usually DEFEND Hockey Canada...

Why are they moving away from so much high end skill? I can see choosing a 200 foot player who is a little less gifted over someone who is highly gifted but does not play a 200 foot game but...

As others have said, they are leaving a LOT of talent behind.

You're a great guy OF but keep this up and i'll have no choice but to block you.

I assume no one has told you this is a negative free thread, Canadian fans always keep it light and mellow.

 

[JackSlater]

I didn't see any of the first period but this period seems to be pretty defensive. Not a lot of chances either way. Sennecke and Rehkopf stand out physically because they are so tall but still good handling the puck.

 

[jj cale]

It might have been a faux pas but the TSN announcer when talking about Martone in the scrimmage game said he was expected to go first overall in this years draft.

 

[JackSlater]

Nice play by Sennecke to set up Rehkopf near the end of the second. Looked like Canada's best line, alone with Pinelli, in that period.

 

[hockey20000]

It might have been a faux pas but the TSN announcer when talking about Martone in the scrimmage game said he was expected to go first overall in this years draft.

he probably will lol the hagens hype isnt what it once was

 

[jj cale]

he probably will lol the hagens hype isnt what it once was

Really? I was told he was a slam dunk at first overall.

I know I heard it somewhere on here. There must be some mistake, everyone knows OHL players aren't first overall material.

 

[Juxtaposer]

Really? I was told he was a slam dunk at first overall.

I know I heard it somewhere on here. There must be some mistake, everyone knows OHL players aren't first overall material.

Creating international drama for no reason is your specialty, isn't it.

 

[jj cale]

Creating international drama for no reason is your specialty, isn't it.

I do better work when I hate teams.

 

[Juxtaposer]

I do better work when I hate teams.

As an American who has had Schaefer at #1 since August, you certainly do a great job at making me want to go to bat for Hagens.

 

[jj cale]

As an American who has had Schaefer at #1 since August, you certainly do a great job at making me want to go to bat for Hagens.

lol.

He could use all the support he can get right now.

 

[Juxtaposer]

lol.

He could use all the support he can get right now.

Well, he's certainly not being put in a position to succeed. People underestimate how difficult it is to look good on a line where all three guys want the puck on their stick except one is two years younger and a rookie and so defers to the older guy. He's most certainly been better away from Leonard.

How about an informal bet? Hagens will outscore Martone at the WJC, and it will be by a big enough margin that Canadians won't be able to use role as an excuse.

 

[jj cale]

Well, he's certainly not being put in a position to succeed. People underestimate how difficult it is to look good on a line where all three guys want the puck on their stick except one is two years younger and a rookie and so defers to the older guy. He's most certainly been better away from Leonard.

How about an informal bet? Hagens will outscore Martone at the WJC, and it will be by a big enough margin that Canadians won't be able to use role as an excuse.

too easy for you to win that bet, i'd be giving money away, he will outscore him for sure................ but will his team win?

That's what I'm concerned about, you don't get golds for winning tournament MVP's Jux.

 

[hockey20000]

speaking of martone he just scores 2-2 lol

 

[JackSlater]

Cristall is at least trying to get noticed defensively. A lot of effort.

Martone just scored after Catton generated a chance on the rush. Game is tied 2-2.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Gauthier goal. Think he may have just taken a spot.

 

[JackSlater]

Gauthier just scored on a 2 on 1 with Barkey. Both goals on Ratzlaf.

 

[hockey20000]

lol well i know which goalie is gonna get cut .

 

[JackSlater]

Doesn't look good for Ratzlaf. Stops Sennecke but then Rehkopf scores.

 

[Juxtaposer]

too easy for you to win that bet, i'd be giving money away, he will outscore him for sure................ but will his team win?

That's what I'm concerned about, you don't get golds for winning tournament MVP's Jux.

Had to try. Gold could go either way. Like that US has the star power and clear-cut role players. Average talent level on Canada is higher throughout the lineup after the first four guys. Goaltending could be the difference. See you in the final.

 

[GlassesJacketShirt]

Doesn't look good for Ratzlaf. Stops Sennecke but then Rehkopf scores.

Goal was his fault, was careless with the puck following the stop. I'd have to think he'll need to come up big tomorrow.

 

[jj cale]

Doesn't look good for Ratzlaf. Stops Sennecke but then Rehkopf scores.

Ivankovic is the future guy anyway.

 

[JackSlater]

Goal was his fault, was careless with the puck following the stop. I'd have to think he'll need to come up big tomorrow.

Reading between the lines it sounds like he showed up at camp as a longshot. This game will not help at all. Hard to see him making it if Canada doesn't take 3 goaltenders, and maybe not even in that case.