WJC: Canada 2019 Roster Talk Part 2

[TheBeastCoast]

I get the feeling Leaf fans would rather lose and have Scott in net than win and have someone else in net.

I too enjoy making blanket statements about entire fanbases for no reason at all. Grow up.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I too enjoy making blanket statements about entire fanbases for no reason at all. Grow up.

Perhaps i should have said "Some Leaf fans...".

 

[End on a Hinote]

Every year at this time there is always someone named the official "Anti-Canada Troll", and these boards are full of candidates for 2019.

 

[jj cale]

Every year at this time there is always someone named the official "Anti-Canada Troll", and these boards are full of candidates for 2019.

And it's always open season, nothing ever done about it.

And yet I look at the other teams threads and nary a Canadian fan taunting/trolling the other teams play or losses or whatever bullshit. Just hockey talk about players and the game.

We've got the best most mature fans on HF when it comes to international hockey, hands down.

It's not even close.

 

[Halfy]

Hunter ruined Lafreniere.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

The problem is that posters on here give allegiance to their team's prospect rather than to Team Canada. I want to see Team Canada win, even if it means Lafreniere is benched, as an example.

 

[WonderTwinsUnite]

Yep I worded that poorly. Shoulda said at the junior level, if he plays in this tournament next year he'll be a dominant player and have pro experience from at the very least playing in the AHL next year

Veleno can't play in the AHL next year, as he's too young - he either makes the Wings or goes back to the QMJHL.

 

[jj cale]

I have to say, the defense on this Team Canada concerns me, Ferraro raved about it last night but I couldn't really see why. We just have to get that straightened out.

 

[Hughes Hefner]

I have to say, the defense on this Team Canada concerns me, Ferraro raved about it last night but I couldn't really see why. We just have to get that straightened out.

Mcissacc, Dobson and Brook showed well.. just need Smith to quit throwing no look passes in the middle of the ice.

 

[TheDoldrums]

The problem is that posters on here give allegiance to their team's prospect rather than to Team Canada. I want to see Team Canada win, even if it means Lafreniere is benched, as an example.

 

[Boonk]

Veleno can't play in the AHL next year, as he's too young - he either makes the Wings or goes back to the QMJHL.

Actually since he's in his 4th year of junior he's eligible to play in the AHL next year.

 

[PWJunior]

Actually since he's in his 4th year of junior he's eligible to play in the AHL next year.

To add to this, Veleno could play all year in the AHL and his ELC would slide for the 2nd time as long as he doesn't play enough NHL games. He is eligible for the '4 year ELC'.

The same applies to Bouchard.

 

[jj cale]

Mcissacc, Dobson and Brook showed well.. just need Smith to quit throwing no look passes in the middle of the ice.

That would help for sure.

It's not just that though, it's soft blown coverages on the p.k and all that jazz, it's concerning.

 

[BondraTime]

Veleno can't play in the AHL next year, as he's too young - he either makes the Wings or goes back to the QMJHL.

He's able, he played as a 15 year old so he is eligible under the years played in the CHL rule.

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I have to say, the defense on this Team Canada concerns me, Ferraro raved about it last night but I couldn't really see why. We just have to get that straightened out.

I share your concerns. Mostly because they aren't producing offensively on a consistent basis. Dobson's goal was an anomaly. I expected our D to be producing and driving offense.

 

[Hughes Hefner]

Ho

That would help for sure.

It's not just that though, it's soft blown coverages on the p.k and all that jazz, it's concerning.

Honestly, I thought the swiss pp was outstanding schematicly and they showed a lot of poise. Good coaching

 

[Junohockeyfan]

Ho

Honestly, I thought the swiss pp was outstanding schematicly and they showed a lot of poise. Good coaching

I agree. I wish the Habs coaching staff watched that game. A group of mediocre forwards formed a deadly PP.

 

[snipes]

I get the feeling Leaf fans would rather lose and have Scott in net than win and have someone else in net.

How about we leave this pettiness behind.

We’re one country, one team this time of year.

 

[duul]

I didn't catch the game. How was Bouchard?

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I didn't catch the game. How was Bouchard?

Had his standard defensive gaffe, but otherwise, average.

Two concerns i have with him:

1. Decision making in the defensive zone
2. Skating

I really hope his point shot starts to go in. We need goals from the back end.

 

[jj cale]

Ho

Honestly, I thought the swiss pp was outstanding schematicly and they showed a lot of poise. Good coaching

It was, but we didn't defend it well either.

 

[jj cale]

I share your concerns. Mostly because they aren't producing offensively on a consistent basis. Dobson's goal was an anomaly. I expected our D to be producing and driving offense.

I feel they sure could be a lot better.

 

[snipes]

I didn't catch the game. How was Bouchard?

Dynamic offensively, some beautiful stretch passes and elite vision with the puck on his stick.

A couple defensive miscues as well, overall not his best game but not bad either.

A goal is coming very soon for him, he just needs to keep hammering the puck on net.

 

[Hughes Hefner]

It was, but we didn't defend it well either.

Mciassac should be on there first PK unit...

 

[Junohockeyfan]

I think the Canadians could be more aggressive on the PK. At this level, pressure works. I think they were a big tired.