WJC: 2025 Team Canada Roster Talk
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ORRFForever
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Hard not to be (very) pleased with the 3rd period. If Canada plays like that all tournament, watch out.
I was a little worried how they played when they were losing - they struggled to score but once they did, once the got their rhythm, Sweden couldn't keep up with Canada.
Tanner Howe was a back checking energetic beast out there.
I was a little worried how they played when they were losing - they struggled to score but once they did, once the got their rhythm, Sweden couldn't keep up with Canada.
Tanner Howe was a back checking energetic beast out there.
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This makes even more sense if you put Rehkopf in Beaudoin’s spot.
thanks God, the couching staff did not play Luchenko after he an offensive and defensive turnovers in the 3rd period. Please don't play again.
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Some thoughts from the game
McKenna-Catton-Pinelli: McKenna and Catton were Canada’s most potent offensive threats and spent the majority of their time in the offensive zone. For as puzzled as I was about Pinelli’s inclusion on this roster, at least last night he complimented those two well, pressuring the puck and looking relatively in sync
Luchanko line: Howe made his presence felt physically, but apart from that this line didn’t create a whole lot and probably was only responsible for 5 SOG. Cataford looked like a deer in headlights with the puck on his stick and Luchanko committed some horrible turnovers, specifically the one in the third period that nearly turned out to be costly
Yager line: Beaudoin looked even slower than he did at u18 given the increased level. Gauthier was "out there getting cardio" as the kids say, he created nothing, apart from one hit, he was not particularly noticeable on the forecheck, which is the reason for his inclusion on this team. If I was coaching staff, with how good it went for Pinelli with McKenna and Catton, I’m having Yager centre Rehkopf and Martone on this line, the other two dragged him down last night
Nadeau: pretty toothless offensively playing with Ritchie and Cowan, who both had good nights. Felt like the spare tire
Schaefer: Bar the one turnover up ice that lead to the second goal, he was everywhere last night. He seemed to have the most TOI and I think his play will heavily dictate the fortunes of this team in this tournament
Goaltending: made the saves they needed to make. Ivankovic in particular made two series of fantastic saves in first period, his footwork and explosiveness are impressive
Overall a satisfying night in which the top 6 pretty heavily outplayed one of the tournament favourites, but the lack of depth scoring could be a concern going forward
McKenna-Catton-Pinelli: McKenna and Catton were Canada’s most potent offensive threats and spent the majority of their time in the offensive zone. For as puzzled as I was about Pinelli’s inclusion on this roster, at least last night he complimented those two well, pressuring the puck and looking relatively in sync
Luchanko line: Howe made his presence felt physically, but apart from that this line didn’t create a whole lot and probably was only responsible for 5 SOG. Cataford looked like a deer in headlights with the puck on his stick and Luchanko committed some horrible turnovers, specifically the one in the third period that nearly turned out to be costly
Yager line: Beaudoin looked even slower than he did at u18 given the increased level. Gauthier was "out there getting cardio" as the kids say, he created nothing, apart from one hit, he was not particularly noticeable on the forecheck, which is the reason for his inclusion on this team. If I was coaching staff, with how good it went for Pinelli with McKenna and Catton, I’m having Yager centre Rehkopf and Martone on this line, the other two dragged him down last night
Nadeau: pretty toothless offensively playing with Ritchie and Cowan, who both had good nights. Felt like the spare tire
Schaefer: Bar the one turnover up ice that lead to the second goal, he was everywhere last night. He seemed to have the most TOI and I think his play will heavily dictate the fortunes of this team in this tournament
Goaltending: made the saves they needed to make. Ivankovic in particular made two series of fantastic saves in first period, his footwork and explosiveness are impressive
Overall a satisfying night in which the top 6 pretty heavily outplayed one of the tournament favourites, but the lack of depth scoring could be a concern going forward
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Agreed on all counts. Pleasantly surprised so far by Pinelli and Howe, but unpleasantly unsurprised by Gauthier, Cataford and Beaudoin. At risk of being a broken record, they really have no business being on this team.
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Today’s practice lines would suggest the coaching staff see the same things we are…
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NordiquesForeva
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That 4th line needs someone to drive offense and presumably Cameron sees Rehkopf as someone that can do that. But overall I don’t sense the coaching staff are all that high on Rehkopf anyway.
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I am good with those line changes. I am not as down on Beaudoin so far as many seem to be, but LW has been a strength so far so one has to come out. Pinelli had a solid game but I'd prefer Martone slot in there for some size, though it is worth trying this out and seeing if this gives some more offensive jump to Yager's line.
The line update needs to be retuned to have more scoring depth:
Nadeau - Ritchie - Cowan
McKenna - Catton - Pinelli
Rehkopf - Yager - Martone
Howe - Cataford/Beaudoin - Gauthier (Checking line)
Or
Howe Rehkopf Martone
Beaudoin- Yager/Cataford- Gauthier (Checking line)
These 2 forward combinations should create more offense chances.
Luchanko is not ready for this tournament. He just does not move the puck efficiently last 3 games that i have seen him played. The giveaways and all of the sloppy plays, i don't know how can he can even play in NHL next year if he does not improve significantly.
Nadeau - Ritchie - Cowan
McKenna - Catton - Pinelli
Rehkopf - Yager - Martone
Howe - Cataford/Beaudoin - Gauthier (Checking line)
Or
Howe Rehkopf Martone
Beaudoin- Yager/Cataford- Gauthier (Checking line)
These 2 forward combinations should create more offense chances.
Luchanko is not ready for this tournament. He just does not move the puck efficiently last 3 games that i have seen him played. The giveaways and all of the sloppy plays, i don't know how can he can even play in NHL next year if he does not improve significantly.
