WJC: 2025 Team USA Roster Talk

[Digital Dog]

Players start heading to Plymouth tomorrow

When are cuts due / when moust the roster be finalised?

 

[SK94]

When are cuts due / when moust the roster be finalised?

I would think 22nd or 23rd.

 

[William H Bonney]

One new wrinkle to this year’s World Juniors will be the ability for all teams to utilize the 25 players on their roster freely during the tournament. Previously, once a team had utilized 23 players, its other two players could only compete if one of the first 23 players suffered a tournament-ending injury or illness. Teams may dress up to 20 skaters and two goaltenders in a game.

A good change.

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[Kuracmugger]

A good change.

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Seems like they‘re using CCM helmets and gloves this year based off the pictures from practice

 

[Statsy]

A good change.

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This makes so much sense. Why were we not doing this years ago? It's what pro teams actually DO. It's just how you manage a team.

 

[Joe Zanussi]

So there are no cuts? Do we have 25 in camp right now?

I love this

 

[SK94]

Thoughts on Lukas Fischer's absence from the camp roster? Maybe a role for him next year, at least in my papers, but I would have liked to see him at the camp already this year.

So there are no cuts? Do we have 25 in camp right now?

I love this

29 players in camp roster so 4 cuts.

My early cuts would be Ralph abd Kleber. Hensler if they want to keep more defensive option. Spellacy and Pelosi seems like a obvious cuts ATM.

 

[Putt Pirate]

Thoughts on Lukas Fischer's absence from the camp roster? Maybe a role for him next year, at least in my papers, but I would have liked to see him at the camp already this year.



29 players in camp roster so 4 cuts.

My early cuts would be Ralph abd Kleber. Hensler if they want to keep more defensive option. Spellacy and Pelosi seems like a obvious cuts ATM.

You will need a player like Spellacy for the tourney on the 3/4 line.

 

[SK94]

You will need a player like Spellacy for the tourney on the 3/4 line.

There are better options for that role in my opinion.

 

[Juxtaposer]

You will need a player like Spellacy for the tourney on the 3/4 line.

No you don't. Hawks fan?

 

[Putt Pirate]

No you don't. Hawks fan?

Of course. But I doubt many here have actually watched him play much.

 

[Kingpin794]

Of course. But I doubt many here have actually watched him play much.

He's still very raw. Lots of room for growth. Wouldn't be surprised if he makes the team but this invite feels more like a "lets see where he's at compared to established guys" type thing. Likely a shoe in for a spot next year.

 

[NTDP]

He's still very raw. Lots of room for growth. Wouldn't be surprised if he makes the team but this invite feels more like a "lets see where he's at compared to established guys" type thing. Likely a shoe in for a spot next year.

Can't disagree here and you probably have more viewings than me. I do watch some CHL throughout the year but haven't seen him throughout the fall. I did however take in the whole WJSS this summer and was there for the Saturday game vs CAN. He was one of the best players for us in that game, really stepped up and was hard on pucks and at the net front. I can't remember if he scored but I remember saying over and over "Man this kid is really making an impression here." He'd have my vote for being on this team, we'll see what happens.

 

[Harbessix]

Thoughts on Svoboda’s chances? Is he more of a bubble guy?

 

[SK94]

Thoughts on Svoboda’s chances? Is he more of a bubble guy?

Bubble guy for sure but I think his chances are good.

 

[Jaykay]

Unless I'm mistaken, there's only one forward spot to cut, so not all these bubble guys are actually bubble guys. My guess on the D cuts would be Kleber and Fiddler, and either Spellacy or Pelosi for the forward.

 

[NAD24]

Seems like they‘re using CCM helmets and gloves this year based off the pictures from practice

Just noticed that today, obviously minor, but always thought Bauer did a great job let alone were unanimous with USA hockey, wonder why that decision was made ? Regardless cant wait to see Perrault, Leonard, and Buium buzz around the ice in a few days. Team is deep and should have a stellar shot again.
Wonder if Carle just plugs Hagens in between Leonard-Perrault or opts for different approach ?
Wonder how top heavy that first PP unit will be/ if they're out their the full 2 ?

 

[Digital Dog]

Just noticed that today, obviously minor, but always thought Bauer did a great job let alone were unanimous with USA hockey, wonder why that decision was made ? Regardless cant wait to see Perrault, Leonard, and Buium buzz around the ice in a few days. Team is deep and should have a stellar shot again.
Wonder if Carle just plugs Hagens in between Leonard-Perrault or opts for different approach ?
Wonder how top heavy that first PP unit will be/ if they're out their the full 2 ?

Just noticed Canada are using Bauer this year so that sounds like it has something to do with it