I was thinking Morrissey as well. Reinhart was ok at the 4 Nations but his speed isn’t great and I think they might keep the option to go in a different direction with some of the forward talent that wasn’t invited last time. Meanwhile it seems really unlikely enough guys would make a case to unseat Morrissey from the left side.
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I was thinking Morrissey as well. Reinhart was ok at the 4 Nations but his speed isn’t great and I think they might keep the option to go in a different direction with some of the forward talent that wasn’t invited last time. Meanwhile it seems really unlikely enough guys would make a case to unseat Morrissey from the left side.
I don’t see reinhart as a lock. I say they give his spot to Bennington. Considering the lack of depth in goalies, Bennington winning 4 nations makes him a lock for olympics. Also by adding Bennington to the 6 players gives him a confidence boost.
I'm not American, but all I know is that Lane Hutson will be part of their first 6. One of the 3 best dmen in the world with Hughes and Makar.
He is an emerging star no doubt, but picking your top 6 isn’t exactly about picking the most talented, but out of respect. It would be a slap in the face if Hudson was picked and one of Eichel, Matthews, Hughes, Tkachuk bros and helle was not. Some of it has to do with earning your stripes. He will make it on the roster, but not as an initial 6
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It will be good to see how we stand at the Olympics with the players we have so we can see where we need to get better.
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I fully expect Reinhart to make the team, but Morrissey is the second best defenceman Canada has and is a certainty. If they know that Morrissey is making the team it may make sense to go with him and leave a little more flexibility at forward.
Finally, Zacha and Palát instead of Hertl and Hronek. It seems a bit like an attempt to reassure Zacha that he is being counted on. We all know what problems there have been repeatedly regarding his non-participation in the championships. Rulik's decision, perhaps a bit controversial, but if he wants to give Zacha a sense of confidence, then an understandable move.
Hertl and Hronek will of course also be there.
Yeah, makes sense. But Hallam picked those 6. Must say I am a bit suprised that Landeskog was one of them considering his injury history.
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It will. I think it will reaffirm that we don't have proper D unfortunately. Rest of team should like fine or even be good.
So far Finland named the exact same first 6 as for the 4Nations, while Sweden replaced Forsberg, Zibanejad and EK65 with Kempe, Raymond and Dahlin.
Will be interesting to see how many changes for Canada an US
Will be interesting to see how many changes for Canada an US
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Zacha right away is funny to me. Not that I mind I think he's good player and we need C's. Probably what you said, he needs to have a good feeling.
Palat is surprising but he's probably a good candidate to be a captain as well.. Stanley Cup and World Champ.
No Necas and Hertl was a suprise to me personally. Still, can't complain at all.. nice first 6 and we all agree on Dostal!
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