World Cup: 4 Nations Tournament- Team USA (2025)

[Rabid Ranger]

I think that will be very close to the team that is named. Have Matthews, Eichel, Miller, and Larkin up the middle with J. Hughes on the wing.

 

[mphmiles]

Oettinger first goalkeeper.

I'd be shocked if it's not Hellebuyck unless his performance just suddenly tanks.

Not only is he the vet, but he has a pretty unreal track record of elite play at this point in his career.

 

[redwings86]

I'd be shocked if it's not Hellebuyck unless his performance just suddenly tanks.

Not only is he the vet, but he has a pretty unreal track record of elite play at this point in his career.

Oettinger get a chance.

 

[Regal]

Oettinger get a chance.

Oettinger is good but prone to some bad periods. I’m not sure he’d backup over Swayman and might not make the team if Demko is healthy in time.

 

[MNRube]

Who can PK on this team? You need role players. Guys to forecheck and play a checking role. Won’t win if we bring 13 Fs who are offense first

 

[WarriorofTime]

Who can PK on this team? You need role players. Guys to forecheck and play a checking role. Won’t win if we bring 13 Fs who are offense first

Matthews, Kreider, Trochek, Tuch

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Who can PK on this team? You need role players. Guys to forecheck and play a checking role. Won’t win if we bring 13 Fs who are offense first

Like who? Curious to hear who you would add to a best on best national team

 

[WarriorofTime]

Matthews, Kreider, Trochek, Tuch

+Larkin, Eichel for an even six, which I think is a standard number.

I'm not concerned about potential Team USA PK Forward options.

 

[Regal]

+Larkin, Eichel for an even six, which I think is a standard number.

I'm not concerned about potential Team USA PK Forward options.

Miller is an ok PKer as well. I think this is partly why they need to bring guys like Tuch, Kreider and Trocheck though instead of loading up on the scoring wingers like Keller, Guentzel, DeBrincat, Caufield, etc.

Pretty much all the likely Dmen PK regularly as well except for Hughes.

 

[Regal]

Curious if Tage Thompson’s hot start will get him a place on the team? And if Robertson might be on the bubble now after making most mock rosters?

 

[MNRube]

Like who? Curious to hear who you would add to a best on best national team

I don’t have anyone in particular in mind. I like Tuch as a 4th liner and obviously Larkin can take on a checking line role with the scoring Cs ahead of him.

Maybe one of Beniers, Colton, Knies, Coleman? I would’ve said Coyle a year ago, but he’s been horrific this year. But honestly I don’t think any of those guys are good choices.

I think you adapt Tuch, Larkin and Boldy to defensive roles and get the Tkachuk bros to playing a particularly heavy game. I’d leave the DeBrincat, Kane types at home.

Keller & Caufield are really tough choices for me. With the way Robertson is playing this year, it may be nice to have a replacement ready.

M.Tkachuk-Eichel-Miller
B.Tkachuk-Matthews-Boldy
Connor-Larkin-Tuch
Robertson/Keller-Hughes-Thompson

Random fun line ideas:
-Tkachuk-Hughes-Tkachuk
-Hughes-Eichel-Boldy : unstoppable in transition