World Cup: 4 Nations Tournament- Team USA (2025)
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Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
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Sergei Shirokov
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Little surprising that Q Hughes wasn't one of the captains. Not saying their aren't many excellent choices but I recall people thinking he could be a contender for the C especially being one of the first guys named, but turns out he's not even an assistant.
I bring that up to say; I wonder if he's leaning towards sitting out - so they chose guys they know they'd have. I think everyone has seen the splint he's been wearing on his hand for awhile now.
People in Van are wondering about that anyways. I guess we will see.
I bring that up to say; I wonder if he's leaning towards sitting out - so they chose guys they know they'd have. I think everyone has seen the splint he's been wearing on his hand for awhile now.
People in Van are wondering about that anyways. I guess we will see.
Rabid Ranger
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All three of the leadership team were also among the first group named. Maybe they threw McAvoy a bone since some of the games are in Boston.
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WarriorofTime
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97, 01, 04 were all loaded. This is 97s time to shine as they’re in their primes.
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Agree here especially with ticket sales not doing so great. McAvoy is good leader but there were other choices. Home team won out.
Rabid Ranger
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Rabid Ranger
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Quinn Hughes is up in the air at this point. I'd probably go with Sanderson if he needs to be replaced. He's playing very well.
Bad break for Quinn and Team USA.
Not only was Q playing at the top of his game , but it would have been a great experience for the EastCoast media fans to fully see him in action and admire his play.
He did not travel with the Canucks to their game in San Jose tonight. He also did not practice yesterday.
Canucks only have 1 game left before the 4nations break. They play at home on Saturday vs the Leafs.
Id say Quinn Hughes is less than 50% chance of playing in the tournament especially since the Canucks are in a playoff chase.
Not only was Q playing at the top of his game , but it would have been a great experience for the EastCoast media fans to fully see him in action and admire his play.
He did not travel with the Canucks to their game in San Jose tonight. He also did not practice yesterday.
Canucks only have 1 game left before the 4nations break. They play at home on Saturday vs the Leafs.
Id say Quinn Hughes is less than 50% chance of playing in the tournament especially since the Canucks are in a playoff chase.
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I wonder who makes the decision on the injured players, like Quinn Hughes, being replaced? If he’s at all questionable (aggravate what’s going on now during the tournament and be out and not replaced) does the US team have the choice to replace him, even if he might want to play?
William H Bonney
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Would be brutal to lose Quinn. He'll do everything to play, too, especially with his brother on the team.
If they did need to replace him, it'll be interesting to see their approach. Do they try to replace his style? If so, Hutson is the best choice. Or do they just ride with Werenski and Fox as the top PP QBs and go for whomever just missed the cut the first time and probably go with Sanderson.
If they did need to replace him, it'll be interesting to see their approach. Do they try to replace his style? If so, Hutson is the best choice. Or do they just ride with Werenski and Fox as the top PP QBs and go for whomever just missed the cut the first time and probably go with Sanderson.
WarriorofTime
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Hutson or Sanderson is a tough call. If Hutson is a 4th pair guy and not playing powerplay then I don't think you bring him. Sanderson can likely slide into any role as needed a bit easier.
Way too early for Hutson to be playing best on best. As talented as he is, he’d likely get eaten alive in this tournament.
Werenski and Fox are more than capable of running the two powerplay units. Probably should be Sanderson if they need a replacement (could see an argument for Luke)
