Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
It looks like Caufield is on the outside looking in: Montreal Canadiens sniper Cole Caufield on outside looking in of Team USA 4 Nations roster | TSN
World Cup: 4 Nations Tournament- Team USA (2025)
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I still prefer Sanderson but I don’t hate the idea of bringing Carlo, McDonagh or Vlasic as a reserve if we need some snarl/size on the backend.
I’d prefer we leave Werenski & Carlson home
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It honestly makes sense, who can he realistically replaceThat’s not already on the team?
They have a lot of goals scoring already, I am legitimately curious
For today’s NHL Miller is pretty damn physical. He has 200+ hits each of the last two seasons.
I think McDonagh’s experience and ability to play both sides effectively might give him the inside track for a reserve spot. Though it’s possible they’d want to take more of the younger guys with eyes on 2026.
No issues with that. I think you build from the following 8 D
LHD: Hughes, Slavin, Sanderson, McDonagh
RHD: Fox, McAvoy, Faber, Carlo
Carlson & Werenski bring redundant skillsets to guys that are better than them. I can’t get over how awful Werenski was for USA last summer, so admittedly I’m using a small sample size. If we want a steady veteran, I like McDonagh’s game more than Carlson’s from a fit perspective.
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Miller is tailor made for a tournament like this, just like how Kesler showed up big time in 2010. (Miller being more talented than Kesler at that).
But he's playing through injury right now and by his standards, he looks pretty bad out there.
If he's back to 100% by February, then I'd be interested in seeing him on a line with Eichel, matched up against the top lines of other teams.
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Yeah, he looks pretty banged up and that is going to be a factor in this tournament and where depth comes in. If you envision him at center, you would then to consider the likes of Trocheck and Nelson for what would probably be a 4th line role.
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lol that first line is scary
Brady Tkachuk - Auston Matthews - Matthew Tkachuk
That defense and goaltending is also quite Elite. Brock Faber has to be there too
They are favorites IMO.
Is there people surprised by this? Caufield is really useless if not scoring, USA already has plenty of scoring ability
In the lineup on the first page, Kyle Connor, Jake Guentzel, Clayton Keller, Brock Boeser, Vincent Trocheck, Alex DeBrincat, Alex Tuch, Casey Mittelstadt are not even there. Gaudreau (RIP) was there so there's one more Top-14 spot to fill but is Caufield one of the best choices among all these guys? Not even close.
Same thing if you decide to replace Patrick Kane and/or Brock Nelson by a better option.
Brady Tkachuk - Auston Matthews - Matthew Tkachuk
That defense and goaltending is also quite Elite. Brock Faber has to be there too
They are favorites IMO.
Is there people surprised by this? Caufield is really useless if not scoring, USA already has plenty of scoring ability
In the lineup on the first page, Kyle Connor, Jake Guentzel, Clayton Keller, Brock Boeser, Vincent Trocheck, Alex DeBrincat, Alex Tuch, Casey Mittelstadt are not even there. Gaudreau (RIP) was there so there's one more Top-14 spot to fill but is Caufield one of the best choices among all these guys? Not even close.
Same thing if you decide to replace Patrick Kane and/or Brock Nelson by a better option.
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Agree 100%. I think Boldy-Eichel-Miller is an extremely intriguing two-way line. Be a complete nightmare to play against
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
With Demko injured and Swayman struggling our depth in goal is a bit thinner than it was to start the season. Hellebucyk and Oettinger is still a great tandem though. On defense I think both Werenski and Carlson will get long looks. Sanderson is probably on the outside looking in. At forward, not a ton of surprises although you hope the likes of Matthews, Miller, and Thompson get healthy. I think they find a way to fit Guentzel in and Keller is probably on the fringe at this point.
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Not like you need 4 goalies for a four game thing.
If you had Hellebuyck and then like Anthony Stolarz came along as the Backup, it'd be chill.
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
That's true. I think we're also fortunate that most of the favorites for the team are having good/great seasons so far. Some exceptions would be a guy like Jason Robertson who isn't putting up the points.
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Well, Matthews is in Munich seeing a specialist and Miller has taken an indefinite leave of absence! I'd actually strongly consider Caufield. His game is rounding into form and for a small guy is feisty with a lot of grit. Put him with a bigger center and some muscle on the other wing (like a Tkachuk) and he'd be good.
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??? Not sure what this is about. ???
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Canucks F J.T. Miller taking indefinite leave of absence | TSN
Vancouver Canucks forward J.T. Miller is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team for personal reasons, general manager Patrik Allvin announced on Tuesday.
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews in Munich to receive treatment for injury | TSN
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews is currently in Munich, Germany receiving treatment from a doctor for his injury, general manager Brad Treliving revealed to the media on Tuesday.
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Wouldn't want Carlo anywhere near this team even as a reserve. He has been brutal this season.
Disappointing to hear, someone with his skillset would provide nice insurance. None of the other guys are especially physical or big
AmericanDream
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Yeah we might have some issues here....
Hughes and Thompson could handle down the middle with Eichel and Larkin...but much rather have Matthews and Miller there...maybe Trocheck would get a shot too
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Thompson is also injured. Not sure on his timeline to return. If Matthews and Miller end up not available, I'd probably go up the middle:
Eichel
Larkin
Trocheck
Nelson
Hughes will be on this team but likely on the wing. Same with Guentzel.
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US could still take Carlo. Wouldn't suprose me at all. Maybe Carlo turns it around. But has been awful this season.
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Beniers? He’s not scoring but he’s got speed and could provide good energy on a 4th line. Maybe his defensive reputation is better than the reality, I haven’t watched him enough to say
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We've overthought rosters and "fit" so much at recent tournaments and it's came back to bite us every single time. Carlson and Werenski are still 2 of the 6 best American defenseman. Carlson may be having the best non-Hughes/Makar season by a defenseman in the league so far this year, they both kill penalties and play matchup minutes for their teams as well. If anyone has played themselves off the roster, it should be McAvoy, who like his teammate Marchand is lucky Boston is hosting the tournament.
Hughes-Faber
Werenski-Fox
Slavin-Carlson
Sanderson-McAvoy
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Agreed. I think the only spot up for grabs amongst the guys you mention is Sanderson's. I wouldn't mind him on the team but may be more inclined to give his spot to a guy like Vlasic.
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