WJC: Canada 2019 Roster Talk

[king89]

So do you guys think this team is better or worse then last year?
Who are favorites to win?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

So do you guys think this team is better or worse then last year?
Who are favorites to win?

I think on paper this is a better team then last year for sure. Biggest question mark for me is definitely coaching though. Ducharme was a great coach and was able to get a Gold and Silver out of two weaker age groups. Now Hunter has the talent see if he is able to work with it. But I would say Canada has to be the favorites as of right now.

 

[JackSlater]

Vilardi possibly injured again. Apparently will be reevaluated on Monday. Rumours , though not confirmed as far as I know, that it is related to his wonky back.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Man that really sucks and not even just for the team....for Vilardi. If it is his back again you have to really start worrying about him going forward. Hopefully it isn't anything serious though.

 

[Gold Standard]

that's too bad if he can't go. I had him on a 3rd. line with Comtois Veleno. I'd slot Tippet in the RW slot now. still a very good to great 3rd.line imo.

and 13th. forward spot becomes an open competition at camp.

 

[JackSlater]

If Vilardi is out, that probably significantly boosts the chances for Studnicka or possible Entwistle. Right wing is probably Canada's most shallow position.

 

[Gold Standard]

If Vilardi is out, that probably significantly boosts the chances for Studnicka or possible Entwistle. Right wing is probably Canada's most shallow position.

has there been any talk of Hockey Canada calling another player to camp if Vilardi is a no go? Mattheos would probably be the choice.

 

[JackSlater]

has there been any talk of Hockey Canada calling another player to camp if Vilardi is a no go? Mattheos would probably be the choice.

I don't know. If I had to guess I would think that they won't invite anyone else given that the number of forwards invited is already pretty high. Should be clear by tomorrow.

 

[GoBs]

What about Jack Studnicka any chance he slides in?

 

[TheBeastCoast]

What about Jack Studnicka any chance he slides in?

Better if Villardi is out but I would probably still say on the bubble looking in.

 

[kyle44]

Anyone know whats going on with Barrett Hayton? He's missed the last several games with injury and was spotted at the Arizona game last night. Presumably the Coyotes' doctors wanted to get a look at him, which would lead me to believe its more than a minor injury.

 

[Hockey Stick]

Anyone know whats going on with Barrett Hayton? He's missed the last several games with injury and was spotted at the Arizona game last night. Presumably the Coyotes' doctors wanted to get a look at him, which would lead me to believe its more than a minor injury.

That would be an even bigger lose for Canada than Villardi, holy

 

[newfy]

has there been any talk of Hockey Canada calling another player to camp if Vilardi is a no go? Mattheos would probably be the choice.

I'm not sure, lots of forwards already invited but if theyre envisioning the roster and think they have a spot for a slower winger who can produce a lot of offense they might give Mattheos a call. No harm in letting another guy have a chance to prove himself in camp

 

[Halfy]

Anyone know whats going on with Barrett Hayton? He's missed the last several games with injury and was spotted at the Arizona game last night. Presumably the Coyotes' doctors wanted to get a look at him, which would lead me to believe its more than a minor injury.

Frost, Hayton ready to shine

The Greyhounds captain missed his fifth straight game on Sunday after suffering an upper body injury during a recent morning skate.
Asked about his injury heading into the Team Canada camp, Hayton said he didn’t wish to comment on his status.
“I’m really excited for this opportunity,” Hayton added. “I’ve always dreamed about this. To be invited to camp is an honour.”

 

[PuckLife]

Anybody know if the selection camp games are streamed anywhere?

 

[newfy]

Frost, Hayton ready to shine

I said this earlier about Vilardi as well but depending on his injury status Canada needs to think long and hard about inviting him. People thought I was an idiot for saying if Vilardi cant play at camp and pre tourney to not take him and now looks hes already reinjured. I would hate to leave a guy like Frost at home to keep room for Hayton only to have him playing at 70% or not at all.

Obviously Canada will do their homework on this but him not commenting on his injury status is worrisome. If it was no big deal he would've said something along the lines of I'm going to be good to go for camp, instead he avoided it

 

[Gold Standard]

Anybody know if the selection camp games are streamed anywhere?

here's your answer.

 

[Peasy]

Does anyone know anything about Hayton's injury?

He hasn't played in about 2 weeks and was in Arizona the other day.

Think its just precautionary and waiting for camp to start?

Edit: Just read that article and he declined to comment on it.

 

[PuckLife]

here's your answer.

Thank you!

 

[PuckLife]

Does anyone know anything about Hayton's injury?

He hasn't played in about 2 weeks and was in Arizona the other day.

Think its just precautionary and waiting for camp to start?

Edit: Just read that article and he declined to comment on it.

Rumour in the Soo is that he tweaked something, but will be ready to go at the WJ Camp. I heard Arizona wanted to give him a clean bill of health before he went to Victoria.

 

[kyle44]

 

[JackSlater]

I'm somewhat surprised that Vilardi was given a clean bill of health. That's a good thing... I think.

 

[wishywashy19]

I'm somewhat surprised that Vilardi was given a clean bill of health. That's a good thing... I think.

The ... I think... part is probably what if they take him and he lasts one game and gets reinjured
Hmm.. that’s going to be a tough call
Hard to lose a roster spot
I don’t know enough about him really,
He always seems to be laid up
Hope he makes it and becomes MVP

 

[Mewmew]

I wonder how camps going

 

[JackSlater]

The ... I think... part is probably what if they take him and he lasts one game and gets reinjured
Hmm.. that’s going to be a tough call
Hard to lose a roster spot
I don’t know enough about him really,
He always seems to be laid up
Hope he makes it and becomes MVP

You're correct regarding what I meant. If LA's doctors gave him the go ahead and he satisfies at the camp then I am in favour of selecting him, but the risk that he is selected and then gets hurt in the first or second game is there. Regardless of team Canada you do hope for the guy that he can move past these issues.