WJC: 2025 Team USA Roster Talk

[jj cale]

If the NHL just flat out missed on another Hutson and let another great player slip into the 2nd round because of size, that would be pretty funny.

As a Habs fan I'm the beneficiary of the scouts messing up on the first Hutson.

He's a great piece of the puzzle for us.

 

[Joe Zanussi]

I’m enjoying reading all the comments about our “decent / good” goaltending. On my list of things I worry about, Trey ain’t one.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

I’m enjoying reading all the comments about our “decent / good” goaltending. On my list of things I worry about, Trey ain’t one.

Until we see a poor stretch of play from him, I'm putting the Germany game into the "anomaly" category. Game 1 is the right time to have a single bad outing.

 

[SI90]

Our Friends up north were all jokes in our GDT against Germany. They had a lot to say. Latvia is all over them lol.

 

[MTU34]

This Latvia game is officially a big test. I have a feeling they’ll have a hard time carrying momentum into tomorrow after how draining that must’ve been but you knock off Canada and you’re a force

 

[SI90]

 

[WarriorofTime]

This Latvia game is officially a big test. I have a feeling they’ll have a hard time carrying momentum into tomorrow after how draining that must’ve been but you knock off Canada and you’re a force

USA fresh against a team that played in the night and threw everything physically and emotionally into it. They *should* have an easier time.

 

[MTU34]

USA fresh against a team that played in the night and threw everything physically and emotionally into it. They *should* have an easier time.

Oh I’m absolutely expecting Latvia to have a very difficult time tomorrow trying to get into that game after a quick turnaround and a very emotional night. They’ve still proven that the blueprint is there and that the US is going to have to work for it though

 

[WarriorofTime]

Oh I’m absolutely expecting Latvia to have a very difficult time tomorrow trying to get into that game after a quick turnaround and a very emotional night. They’ve still proven that the blueprint is there and that the US is going to have to work for it though

Yea at the very least should be a reminder to the USA guys that this isn’t a play video games until 2 am. Roll out of bed at 11 am and win by 10 goals without playing your best kinda day.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

The warning signs were there with Canada when the shots were close against Finland. Finland is not Finland right now. Don't have the players.

Yeah, Canada got goalied, but this Canada team might be worse than last year.

If we lose to them, we really need to start asking questions.

 

[SI90]

The warning signs were there with Canada when the shots were close against Finland. Finland is not Finland right now. Don't have the players.

Yeah, Canada got goalied, but this Canada team might be worse than last year.

If we lose to them, we really need to start asking questions.

I know everyone can’t make it but they left off some real talented players. I can’t for the life of me understand how Beckett Sennecke was left off? Big strong two way player who can skate and scored goals. Makes no sense.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Worry about Canada on the Dec 30 rest day and on NYE.

In the meantime the message should be "there are no easy games".

 

[Joe Zanussi]

Huge win for Latvia but it doesn’t change much in my mind. Lose on NYE and the tourney is right back to “chalk”

 

[WhatTheDuck]

I know everyone can’t make it but they left off some real talented players. I can’t for the life of me understand how Beckett Sennecke was left off? Big strong two way player who can skate and scored goals. Makes no sense.

Michael Misa was another huge omission (not even a camp invite). Leading the CHL in goals at a goal per game pace, one of the top faceoff guys in the OHL, plays with a ton of pace and urgency. I get wanting to have some lunch pail type guys but they seem to be failing to identify who their top players even are.

 

[Synergy27]

Hey I’m a bit behind on this thread but I’m just curious, is Gabe Perreault still being carried by Will Smith?

 

[WarriorofTime]

Hey I’m a bit behind on this thread but I’m just curious, is Gabe Perreault still being carried by Will Smith?

No, Smith plays in the NHL so they haven’t played together at all this season because they aren’t in the same league let alone team.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Ralph has been worse than Fischer. Don’t get what they like so much about Ralph.

 

[MTU34]

Comfortable. Didn’t run away like I thought they might but that’s more a testament to Latvia than anything. Hell of an effort from them again on a quick turnaround

 

[Joe Zanussi]

A win. That is all

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Pretty sloppy game honestly. Didn't defend with much conviction and our breakouts were pretty rough. But the talent shown through.

 

[Mike Liut]

Ralph has been worse than Fischer. Don’t get what they like so much about Ralph.

I heard he’s been really good. Big, strong, physical defender

 

[Jormungandr]

I’ve never seen as many whiffed one timers in a single game in my life. Sloppy game.

 

[The Crypto Guy]

Pretty easy win without having to rely on the first line, who were “rested” a bit today and only played 15 minutes. Seemed like that line dominated in the ozone every time they were on. Saving them for Finland tomorrow.

 

[Holtbyisms]

Hey I’m a bit behind on this thread but I’m just curious, is Gabe Perreault still being carried by Will Smith?

Nah, he's still being carried be Leonard though.