WJC: 2025 Team USA Roster Talk

[SanDogBrewin]

BC Eagles give n go!

 

[William H Bonney]

Perreault finally making quick, decisive passes and no surprise it's been working wonders

 

[AmericanDream]

Haggens showing what an elite talent he is...#1 overall! Perrault with the beauty feed

 

[William H Bonney]

You would think these countries start investing in their youth instead of pro leagues filled with ex North Americans. Swiss should have more depth than they do...I always pull for them when they don't play us

Tiny country. It's not a resources problem.

 

[AmericanDream]

Tiny country. It's not a resources problem.

Well TSN just went over how many kids leave their country to play elsewhere because they can't get ice because Bobby Sangiunetti, Ryan Lasch and the likes take the spots. It is a problem there. Half their team plays in North America. That shouldn't be happening.

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Leonard involved all over the place today

Canadian fan favorite scores!

 

[William H Bonney]

What a zone keep by Hagens to eventually lead to the goal.

Great that Perreault has gotten back to his game today. Dishing!

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Well TSN just went over how many kids leave their country to play elsewhere because they can't get ice because Bobby Sangiunetti, Ryan Lasch and the likes take the spots. It is a problem there. Half their team plays in North America. That shouldn't be happening.

Ryan Lasch sighting ?

 

[AmericanDream]

Ryan Lasch sighting ?

I just used his name as an example, insert whatever washed out ex pro here lol

 

[William H Bonney]

Well TSN just went over how many kids leave their country to play elsewhere because they can't get ice because Bobby Sangiunetti, Ryan Lasch and the likes take the spots. It is a problem there. Half their team plays in North America. That shouldn't be happening.

I think it's more because they're such a small country it's not feasible for them to have a thriving junior league with enough depth and talent for their players to stay home and get the same development they would from much bigger leagues. Maybe if hockey was as popular as it is in Finland but they're not the same.

I just used his name as an example, insert whatever washed out ex pro here lol

Sir, he is on the 2026 Olympic short list

 

[AmericanDream]

This game is good and bad. Hate to go from a game like this and have to play say Czechia Sat...though my gut says Canada wins and we get the Fins which again makes me feel blahhhh

 

[William H Bonney]

Leonard is feeling it today

This game is good and bad. Hate to go from a game like this and have to play say Czechia Sat...though my gut says Canada wins and we get the Fins which again makes me feel blahhhh

I feel like this team might thrive on redemption. They do well when they have a chip on their shoulder, so I wouldn't be surprised if they are itching to take on Finland again

 

[McMozesmadness]

Leonard is going to be a terror in the NHL

I’ve used this comparable with him before but I’ll say it again. He reminds me of a mix between TJ Oshie and Matthew Tkachuk

 

[AmericanDream]

Sir, he is on the 2026 Olympic short list

the most clutch post in the history of HF

 

[Jaykay]

Buium has been really good today as well.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

This game is good and bad. Hate to go from a game like this and have to play say Czechia Sat...though my gut says Canada wins and we get the Fins which again makes me feel blahhhh

I want Finland so I can here about the difference in populations of the two countries.

 

[AmericanDream]

Leonard is feeling it today



I feel like this team might thrive on redemption. They do well when they have a chip on their shoulder, so I wouldn't be surprised if they are itching to take on Finland again

I am not afraid of them nor are the boys I am sure. Just hate to see an easy game like this to happen right before the semis. And if it is Finland I would rather we had to work a bit harder today to prepare. I think the boys are hoping for Finland too for redemption. Just these games many times turn into trap games when we need to work on fixing issues still.

 

[wickedwitch]

Leonard is going to be a terror in the NHL

I’ve used this comparable with him before but I’ll say it again. He reminds me of a mix between TJ Oshie and Matthew Tkachuk

This is a STYLISTIC comparison, but there's an aspect of MacKinnon's game in there. They're the same height, same approximate weight, so I'm hoping Leonard uses MacKinnon as a model as to how to continue to be physical in the NHL while not being ridiculously huge.

 

[SI90]

I'd much rather have to rein a guy in, than light a fire under his ass.

Amen

 

[William H Bonney]

I want Finland so I can here about the difference in populations of the two countries.

Kiviharju should have gone #1

 

[AmericanDream]

Buium has been really good today as well.

He good......

 

[AmericanDream]

Kiviharju should have gone #1

Kakko >>>>>>J.Hughes

 

[William H Bonney]

Kakko >>>>>>J.Hughes

Kakko plays with manlier men!

 

[Deep Blue Metallic]

Brett Larson runs the PP. He's Burnevik's coach at St. Cloud. He's the one forcing Burnevik into that spot.

At what point does the HC overrule his AC? "Sorry, it's not working."

That's where we're at, with much tougher opposition upcoming. A PP goal or lack thereof could be enormous.

 

[5cotland]

Kiviharju should have gone #1

Definitely not but he will be an absolute steal for the Wild. So much potential there