Have you even seen the guy play for Canada? Right now, I see him as a lock.monster_bertuzzi said:
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roccol said:
Well actually Viktor Kozlov ... sucks, so he won't likely be part of the team.
And regarding Afinogenov, I fully agree with you, BUT Russia's coach is also the coach of Dynamo Moscow, and that's where Afinogenov played all of last year. He'll probably be on the team. Besides, I put him on my list because he finally seemed to start scoring at the end of the season, and especially at the Worlds. Showed some good chemistry with Malkin and Ovechkin.
As for Kharitonov, he should be on the top line with Datsyuk and Sushinsky, or at least that's what the coach says.
big_steve said:
As much as I dislike Canada's hockey team, I gotta say that Gagne is a lock on this team if he's healthy. He thrives with the maple leaf on his chest, and his two-way game makes him a very valuable player. The point total is not so significant.
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Yes, he was the 3rd goalie in 1992, played no game and the coach took his medal.roshiajin said:
If I'm correct, he only got his medal back in 2002, BECAUSE he played at the Olympics for Russia in 2002. He had no intention to play for them, but we they offered him his old gold medal, he accepted to play. I highly doubt, he'll ever play again for them.
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djtino224 said:
No chance. See Tony Amonte's comments when joining the Flames, the evaluation camp roster, the construction of the last two World Championship teams, the non-invite of Cammie Granato to the women's team, etc. The U.S. team will have some veterans, but it will mostly be a "younger" group. I wouldn't be surprised to see a guy like Dustin Brown on the team, especially if he starts out well this season.
I don't know how many times this has been said, but he played on the CHECKING LINE. His linemates had 22 points (54 games) and 30 points (74 games) respecitvely. He played their becase none of John Leclair, Jeremy Roenick, Tony Amonte, or Mark Recchi were capable of. The year before he was injured all season and the flyers medical staff missed diagnosed him (they thought he had a pulled groin, he actually had a hole in his abdamin). The last time Gagne played on a scoring line, he was 22 and still managed 33-33-66 in a defensive oriented system.monster_bertuzzi said:
Not to mention the fact he's been on two of the most dominant team Canada lines of the past 10 years. But I guess that counts for nothing.
That line for Finland is going to be so Killer!!!
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Why did no one include Kukkonen or Karalahti in their teams (Finland)?
Gagne is one of the most overrated players, eh is good but not that good. Im sure there are tons of player who get 45 points who would play all their heart under the leaf. i.e. barnaby
That would be nuts
T.Ruutu-Koivu-Lehtinen
Why did no one include Kukkonen or Karalahti in their teams (Finland)?
Gagne is one of the most overrated players, eh is good but not that good. Im sure there are tons of player who get 45 points who would play all their heart under the leaf. i.e. barnaby
That would be nuts
MAF said:
Listen, if you don't know what you're talking about it, avoid the subject. Making up stories about hockey players is pointless.
So. He accepted to play for Russia in 2002 not because of some medal, but because when he was little, his idol was Vladislav Tretiak. Khabibulin's dream had always been to win the gold medal at the Olympics, that's why he will never say "no" if he's named to Team Russia.
Now, Khabibulin expressed his desire to play at the Olympics already around a year ago.
The only question is : will he be invited?
Heavens,don't eliminate Foote,eliminate any one of the d-guys but foote.............he's a rock.He's on the team garunteed.supreme_reverend said:
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Gagne has played extremely well for Canada in the past, which has been publicly stated by Gretzky & company. This is how I think it will end up.
Lemieux-Sakic-Iginla
Gagne-Thornton-Nash
Richards-Lecavalier-St. Louis
Heatley-Yzerman-Bertuzzi
Doan
Tough decisions to leave Smyth and Draper off the team, but this is an awfully deep group. I think Heatley is on the outside looking in right now, but I believe he'll play his way onto this team by February. Anyone else will have to rely on injuries or have a monster start to the season to make the team.
Pronger-Blake
Niedermayer-Foote
Redden-Jovanovski
Regehr
I'd kind of like to see Bouwmeester as the spare because his skating could be great on the big ice, but these are the 7 d-men I think they will pick.
Lemieux-Sakic-Iginla
Gagne-Thornton-Nash
Richards-Lecavalier-St. Louis
Heatley-Yzerman-Bertuzzi
Doan
Tough decisions to leave Smyth and Draper off the team, but this is an awfully deep group. I think Heatley is on the outside looking in right now, but I believe he'll play his way onto this team by February. Anyone else will have to rely on injuries or have a monster start to the season to make the team.
Pronger-Blake
Niedermayer-Foote
Redden-Jovanovski
Regehr
I'd kind of like to see Bouwmeester as the spare because his skating could be great on the big ice, but these are the 7 d-men I think they will pick.
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Hawkhead said:
Karalahti should be there, but Kukkonen has to have a NA-breakthrough and some luck to make it. I am crazy about Kukkonen, but others aren't.
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Orzagh is great on the national team... If Kolnik has an incredible season playing on a first line, he might bump Lubos Bartecko out of the team.silver_made said:
You're so funny!!!Agreed.mattihp said:
Kolnik = national team = bad
He was our worst attacker in the 2004 WC's and he sucked that year.
Orzsagh and Bartecko play with a lot of heart and both play very good on the national team.
Listen Gagne has a great chance to make the squad and he's a good 2-way player. But to say he's a ''lock'' is pretty far-fetched. I expect big things from him this year with Forsberg, but if he doesn't produce - he doesn't deserve to make team Canada, my team.
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monster_bertuzzi said:
To say he's a lock is far-fetched when he's the best 2 way forward in the game? Uhm, okay then. He will be on Team Canada. Every time he's played for his country his play rises.
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djtino224 said:
Where is the leadership on D? No Hatcher or Leetch? Leetch, regardless of age is the best US defenseman in the NHL. And how bout down the center? You need some experience. I think there is enough room to put in Weight, Hatcher, Leetch, Modano, Tkachuk and Roenick. Why do people think they are so ineffective?
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Because they play the best on the national team?helicecopter said:W-H-Y ? ? ?
Sushinsky is no doubt one of the best snipers in europe and isn't crappy in backing down and helping in the middle of the ice.
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