Slay
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Slick Nick said:
There is a chance
Slick Nick said:
7 players
Slick Nick said:
1 gold medal for each member of the Russian team at Halifax, Slick Nick
PS: you may add to the roster Semin and Babchuk
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There is a chance
7 players
1 gold medal for each member of the Russian team at Halifax, Slick Nick
PS: you may add to the roster Semin and Babchuk
Slick Nick
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Do you think Caps will let Semin play at the U20? I doubt.
Maybe Tunik?
Anyways, RE/Max cup in 2 weeks... we'll know what expect from that team.
Maybe Tunik?
Anyways, RE/Max cup in 2 weeks... we'll know what expect from that team.
Slay
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Slick Nick said:
Yes hard to say about Semin. Tunik? Don't know, all depends of what the coach wants, selfish very skilled player or someone more team player as Krikunov or Sheviev.
You have listed the roster for U20 tourney in Finland (excluding Ovechkin who won't play because of injury) which starts tommorow if I am not mistaken. This roster won't play at re/max.
Slay
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skatman said:
Yes first reason why he doesn't play for the junior team is call up to senior team but he got an injury thus he is resting this week. But as I understamd he and Korneev were in the primary roster for the U20 tourney in Finland.
Bad News Benning
Fallin for Dahlin?
You got 4 players selected in the top 5...
Ovechkin (Kovalchuk in better)
Zhredev (4th pick last year)
Malkin (prolly 3rd pick ths year)
almost every player on this team has at least 1 gold medal form last U20, and play in the Russian Super Leage...[/QUOTE]
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For Canada if all players are eligible there are 5 players selected in the top 5 If I coun't like you
Nash
Fleury
Stall
Horton
Crosby
I think that all thses 5 are better than your three so don't say that Russian team is unbeatable.
Ovechkin (Kovalchuk in better)
Zhredev (4th pick last year)
Malkin (prolly 3rd pick ths year)
almost every player on this team has at least 1 gold medal form last U20, and play in the Russian Super Leage...[/QUOTE]
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For Canada if all players are eligible there are 5 players selected in the top 5 If I coun't like you
Nash
Fleury
Stall
Horton
Crosby
I think that all thses 5 are better than your three so don't say that Russian team is unbeatable.
Slick Nick
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________________________________________________________Anfernic said:
For Canada if all players are eligible there are 5 players selected in the top 5 If I coun't like you
Nash
Fleury
Stall
Horton
Crosby
I think that all thses 5 are better than your three so don't say that Russian team is unbeatable.[/QUOTE]
Yes but 3 of these players are graduated prospects.
I know this is a great tournament but Why should any professional players be allowed to play just because of ther age. There are plenty of great players at the junior ranks that should be given the chance to show what they can do. It a graet opportunity for the young guy's to show the pro teams what they have. Professional players are already in the top leagues of ther country and have already made it to the professional ranks. Why not give other players the chance to play?
Slick Nick said:
So? They're all still eligible for the tournament and would certainly be part of Canada's "A Team."
Slay
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Anfernic said:
They aren't actually. Canadian team doesn't have a player of Ovechkin level.
Nash and Fluery can be VERY important for team Canada, way more than guys like Stall, Horton, Crosby.
No way Shafigulin, Malkin, Zherdev, Kazionov, Mirnov, Anshakov, Glazachev, Pestunov weaker than Stall, Horton and Crosby at the moment. Russia simply has more depth of experienced players in my opinion.
I think Russia, Canada, The US, and Finland will be in the Semi-Finals. Thats all I'll predict till rosters are finalized.
Slay said:
Fleury (1st Overall)---in NHL
Staal (2nd Overall)---in NHL
Horton (3rd Overall)---in NHL
Zherdev (4th Overall)
Coburn (8th Overall)
Phaneuf (9th Overall)
Carter (11th Overall)
Seabrook (14th Overall)
Bernier (16th Overall)
Fehr (18th Overall)
Getzlaf (19th Overall)
Burns (20th Overall)---in NHL
Pouliot (22nd Overall)
Richards (23rd Overall)
Stewart (25th Overall)
Tambellini (27th Overall)
Perry (28th Overall)
Belle (30th Overall)
Glazachev (35th Overall)
Klein (37th Overall)
Pushkaryo (44th Overall)
Bergeron (45th Overall)---in NHL
More depth? I guess Russia does if you only mention 3 of Canada's players.
Marshall
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"Do you think Caps will let Semin play at the U20? I doubt."
Based on what, exactly? The Caps let Eminger play last year, and Semin has been scratched a few times. I'd be surprised if the Caps didn't release Semin to play.
Based on what, exactly? The Caps let Eminger play last year, and Semin has been scratched a few times. I'd be surprised if the Caps didn't release Semin to play.
Slay
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Hitman said:
And so? For me it doesn't say much. First off NA teams prefer NA players. Plus during draft is considered the potential of the player for a long period of time and doesn't really show that the player is better in this particular moment.
Playing in NHL? Hm... all Russians playing in RSL.
Russian team has a lot of players that playing versus men for 2 and someone even 3 years.
2 days ago Russia U20 (without Ovechkin) played vs Russia (senior) and the final score was 3-4. I'd say pretty impressive.
Slay said:
Why do you have problems accepting his statement for what it is, his opinion. You seem to have no problem putting in 'your opinion' any time you see fit to give Russia the nod in which ever particular catergory is being discussed at the time.
While Fleury would be the most important member of Team Canada, a goalie like him will always be the most important member of his respective team. As well Nash could be more important then Staal or Horton, as Nash is further along in development at this point in time.
I still see no reason to downplay the impact in which both Staal and Horton could potentially have on team Canada. Both at the top of their games are wolrd class talents, both could very well be significant contributors.
Malkin, Zherdev, and anyone else expected to be key players for Russia aren't at the level of Ovechkin. I dont see anyone feeling the need to come here and say they aren't/wont be as important as Ovechkin.
I look at the quantity Canada has, and see alot of quality as well. I dont see it as a stretch to feel Canada's depth may be better then Russia's. Of course that is afterall only my opinion. You may not be impressed with the list Hitman provided, then again who said you had to be. You may want to throw out the convenient, ever so familar European arguement that North American teams favour North American players, all one big conspiracy, I know
blah, blah, blah in otherwords. What it really comes down to is opinion. I dont see a whole lot of basis, nor convincing arguements that either Canada or Russia have better depth then the other. It's almost impossible to really compare.
I expect Canada to be missing at least 6 of its 7 top players. I think they would be lucky to get 1 of Burns or Begeron. The rest, call it a hunch, something tells me there is little to no chance they will be released from their respective teams. I still expect Canada to be a threat nonetheless, how much of a threat remains to be seen. I think they still may have what it takes to come out on top, but then again feel the same way about the States and Russia.
When several of your nations top players are not available, that is when it comes down to depth, basically when we really get a good idea how deep a nation is. I do think it would be rather interesting, as well it would make for a better comparisson of depth, to see Russia lose 6 or 7 of their top players, and then see how much of a threat they are compared to Canada. That is the only way I feel you can truly get a accurate idea of who is the deeper nation.
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The Mighty Duck Man
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I think goaltending is going to be more important this year than last. In my opinion it will decide the standings. And, Canada has probably the best goaltending going to the WJC.
Josh Harding is my pick to start, as he put the Pats, who are horrible offensively, into high places. Unless he's like Cujo and can't win on a good team, only on a bad one, he should be awesome.
The backup job is a different story. Deslauriers is my pick to back Harding up, but Ward or Daigenault could easily take it away. It all depends on how they do in camp.
Ovechkin should get alot of points, but it's possible he'll have a bad showing and not do as well. Crosby should be Canada's top offensive ace.
If Ryan Getzlaf can do what he did in the summer camp in the final one, he'll probably get #1 center. Crosby may convert to the wing on this one, maybe for faceoff reasons. He might stay center though, with Getz(if he does as well) going to wing.
Getzlaf's fellow Ducks prospect Cory Perry, the OHL's leading scorer, should start on LW on that team, especially if he keeps up as OHL scoring leader.
Josh Harding is my pick to start, as he put the Pats, who are horrible offensively, into high places. Unless he's like Cujo and can't win on a good team, only on a bad one, he should be awesome.
The backup job is a different story. Deslauriers is my pick to back Harding up, but Ward or Daigenault could easily take it away. It all depends on how they do in camp.
Ovechkin should get alot of points, but it's possible he'll have a bad showing and not do as well. Crosby should be Canada's top offensive ace.
If Ryan Getzlaf can do what he did in the summer camp in the final one, he'll probably get #1 center. Crosby may convert to the wing on this one, maybe for faceoff reasons. He might stay center though, with Getz(if he does as well) going to wing.
Getzlaf's fellow Ducks prospect Cory Perry, the OHL's leading scorer, should start on LW on that team, especially if he keeps up as OHL scoring leader.
montreal
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ducksflytogether said:
I like USA's goalies, whatever one they go with. I hope they at least give Brown a look. It's hard to say since we don't know what the final rosters are yet, but I think USA has some impressive goalies. Howard I'd like to see start.
For the Slovak's I hope Halak makes the team, after being named goalie of the U-18 tournament in April.
Douggy
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Don't worry Rabid Ranger, this is *one* Canadian fan who sees the US for what it is.
I think a lot of the US players from last years team are going to be back and this time, with (likely) better goaltending. The US hasn't won in a long time (if ever), right?
I think they'll take it this year.
1. USA
2. Russia
3. Canada
4. Czech
BTW: Why are people even talking about Nash going?? He didn't go last year, and now this year he's actually producing, so why would he go?
I think a lot of the US players from last years team are going to be back and this time, with (likely) better goaltending. The US hasn't won in a long time (if ever), right?
I think they'll take it this year.
1. USA
2. Russia
3. Canada
4. Czech
Traitor.go pierre hedin said:
BTW: Why are people even talking about Nash going?? He didn't go last year, and now this year he's actually producing, so why would he go?
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Douggy said:Don't worry Rabid Ranger, this is *one* Canadian fan who sees the US for what it is.
I think a lot of the US players from last years team are going to be back and this time, with (likely) better goaltending. The US hasn't won in a long time (if ever), right?
I think they'll take it this year.
1. USA
2. Russia
3. Canada
4. Czech
Traitor.
BTW: Why are people even talking about Nash going?? He didn't go last year, and now this year he's actually producing, so why would he go?
Thanks man. I don't want to sell Russia or Canada short, because they will both ice great teams. It's just that I think the U.S. is getting overlooked a bit. It will be a great tournament.
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
JasonMacIsaac said:
No offense, but I'm not. I think Montoya and Howard are both more than up to the task.
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