WJC: 2025 Team USA Roster Talk

[William H Bonney]

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.

I'd imagine Carle isn't close to that point. He brought him back from last tournament to run the PP again and statistically the PP is doing well even if it's looked uneven most of the tournament.

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

I was joking but also not likely. People love to hang on to hype long past its expiration date. So many folks always think a once hyped player is a steal when they go low in the draft. Kiviharju is likely not the very rare exception to the rule.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Leonard having an eventful game.

 

[William H Bonney]

Ouch. It wouldn't hurt to give Leonard the rest of the game to rest, even if he'd never allow that

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Kiviharju should have gone #1

And Kaako

 

[5cotland]

People love to hang on to hype long past its expiration date.

Don't know what your talking about but I'm on the hype train that Kakko will still become better than Hughes and Kravtsov is gonna be Kaprizov 2.0 when he comes back to the NHL

 

[William H Bonney]

Stan Wong sighting! Dude is a USAH legend

 

[AmericanDream]

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

He reminds me of a bigger Ryan Lasch...sorry had to

 

[William H Bonney]

Hensler and Slukynsky need to be a lot stronger there. That should have been an easy puck freeze.

 

[Random schmoe]

Stan Wong sighting! Dude is a USAH legend

Lot of Caps fans around these parts remember Wong from his years with the Caps, 1986-99.

 

[William H Bonney]

Only thing I haven't really liked today is the sloppy habits they're letting take over since the game got out of hand

 

[AmericanDream]

I will say this. Tampa at the time, to draft Carle is still to this day one of the classiest acts I have ever seen in sports. When you know the details why, owners son played with Carle at Shattuck, it says a lot about life outside of sports. That decision helped make Carle the man he is today. No team today would ever draft a player no matter the round, that can't play hockey anymore. Amazing moment and so underrated today in hockey circles or any sporting circles. Should be a movie honestly of never giving up on a dream.

That being said as a Hawks fan (Oliver Moore #2C next year), there is no better coach to target to help turn a franchise around then Carle. I could see the Hawks throwing the bank at him to lure him to coach a very young Hawks team next year with lots of US kids he is familiar with:Nazar, Moore, Vlasic, Slaggert, Commesso, Rinzel, etc..

 

[SanDogBrewin]

He reminds me of a bigger Ryan Lasch...sorry had to

Ryan needs a statue!

I will say this. Tampa at the time, to draft Carle is still to this day one of the classiest acts I have ever seen in sports. When you know the details why, owners son played with Carle at Shattuck, it says a lot about life outside of sports. That decision helped make Carle the man he is today. No team today would ever draft a player no matter the round, that can't play hockey anymore. Amazing moment and so underrated today in hockey circles or any sporting circles. Should be a movie honestly of never giving up on a dream.

That being said as a Hawks fan (Oliver Moore #2C next year), there is no better coach to target to help turn a franchise around then Carle. I could see the Hawks throwing the bank at him to lure him to coach a very young Hawks team next year with lots of US kids he is familiar with:Nazar, Moore, Vlasic, Slaggert, Commesso, Rinzel, etc..

It would be a great choice for a coach.

 

[AmericanDream]

Only thing I haven't really liked today is the sloppy habits they're letting take over since the game got out of hand

Yep. My only issue with a game like this. Double shift Connelly, Eiserman, etc...let them get ice time and let Leonard ice his face in the locker room for the love of God lol

 

[AmericanDream]

12 years ago today Johnny Hockey scored a hatty in the QF's...what a tourney he had. His jerseys are on the wall of team USA's locker room. Pure class!

 

[William H Bonney]

Good performance and win. Took care of business. Really liked our game in the first 30 minutes especially. Kept things simple, quick, and decisive with a puck on net mentality, which paid dividends. We didn't leave more scoring chances off the score sheet than on like we have in the other games.

One game at a time. Let's go!

Well deserved player of the game for Leonard. He had his game going today. Get that man an ice bath

 

[mphmiles]

Been very pleasantly surprised with Ziemer this tourney. He'll be a very nice piece to bring back next year.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

I missed the game...something wrong with Augustine or just a coach decision for him not to play?

 

[AmericanDream]

We let up after 30 and netted 7 goals. The game started to get sloppy but what more should they do at that point. I would have liked to see more of the struggling guys get ice, seems I saw Connelly and Eiserman a bit more in the 3rd which was nice.

Bottom line in this. This team has the best offense in the tourney. And I am confident we haven't seen us close to firing on all cylinders yet. There is still more to reach here. That can either hurt us when the matchups tighten or unleash a monster to win this thing.

We got the wins we needed. All you can ask. Rest up and focus for Saturday. It's either going to be Czechia or Finland imo.

 

[SI90]

When the BC line is going and producing, it makes us an absolute monster and difficult to beat.

 

[William H Bonney]

I missed the game...something wrong with Augustine or just a coach decision for him not to play?

He dressed, so probably just rest. I would be shocked if he didn't get the final 2 games.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

We let up after 30 and netted 7 goals. The game started to get sloppy but what more should they do at that point. I would have liked to see more of the struggling guys get ice, seems I saw Connelly and Eiserman a bit more in the 3rd which was nice.

Bottom line in this. This team has the best offense in the tourney. And I am confident we haven't seen us close to firing on all cylinders yet. There is still more to reach here. That can either hurt us when the matchups tighten or unleash a monster to win this thing.

We got the wins we needed. All you can ask. Rest up and focus for Saturday. It's either going to be Czechia or Finland imo.

If Finland beats Slovakia...then you will be playing Finland I believe. Slovakia wins then you get the winner of Canada-Czechia.

 

[William H Bonney]

Been very pleasantly surprised with Ziemer this tourney. He'll be a very nice piece to bring back next year.

Same. He's been very involved, excellent along the boards especially.

 

[SI90]

Been very pleasantly surprised with Ziemer this tourney. He'll be a very nice piece to bring back next year.

Solid 2way winger. Seems to always be in position and plays in all 3 zones. Been impressed with him.

 

[swoopster]

Is Willis hurt or can't make the lineup?

 

[William H Bonney]

Is Willis hurt or can't make the lineup?

Latter. I think most folks think he should be dressing over Burnevik, though.