Robyn Regehr over Bryan McCabe :|

[IdiotsPickedMyName*]

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While the list starts off with Boyle first and foremost. Then i'd go with a guy like Hannan who has international experience. Brad Stuart would also be more to my liking, but is having an off season so I understand why he's not there. Even Phaneuf, over-rated as he is on these boards, could've been on the taxi squad it would be good experience for him since he'll be a lock on Canada's blueline internationally for possibly the next 20 years.

I really doubt any of the taxi squad gets to play, but i'd feel better with any of those guys named.

 

[BlueAndWhite]

I really doubt any of the taxi squad gets to play, but i'd feel better with any of those guys named.

I'm sure you would, anything to rid Team Canada of an atrocious player like Bryan McCabe.

As for your list, the only choice that I believe would be better than McCabe would have been Phaneuf (this is of course assuming that TC's other 7 defenseman will be healthy and Phaneuf is there for the experience).

 

[BlueAndWhite]

McCabe is worse defensively than Jovo, but scores more on the powerplay.

Jovo plays with bigtime fire, and provides a physical element mccabe can'tmatch.

Jovo played really well in the gold medal game at the olympics last time. REALLY well.

I have no problems with Jovanovski being on the Olympic team (over McCabe) because he has the experience, has played well on the Olympic stage and IMO is a better skating defenseman.

However, McCabe is not worse defensively than Jovo, but then again some people believe that McCabe wouldn't be a top defenseman on the Minnesota Wild either.

 

[AvsGuy]

I assume you mean the "stay at home" elements, because clearly his scoring pales in comparison.

LOOK AT THE FREAKING CANADIAN ROSTER, MAN. do you think this is a team that is going to struggle with scoring?

crap, all this "McCabe over Regehr" and "Spezza over Lecavalier" crap makes me wonder if you've ever actually a) been to a hockey game, or b) put on a pair of skates. Because your knowledge of the game is far from well-rounded.

 

[ryz]

Mccabe can't play defense against wave after wave of the worlds best offensive players. He'd get lit up like a Christmas tree. On the other hand Regehr is one of the best shut-down defenceman in the NHL. It's not even close in my opinion as a selection for this particular squad.

Regehr > McCabe in a best on best torney.

 

[Charge_Seven]

I'll help

McCabe is a major defensive liability. He averages 28:26 minutes of ice-time on a team that allows 3.36 goals per game. Not exactly flattering defensive numbers.

Seriously, do people watch hockey anymore or do they just look at "Oh hey he's got alot of points he should be on"...

You're the one who just took average ice time and average goals against for a team as a reason Bryan shouldn't make the team...

 

[arrbez]

McCabe doesn't get nearly the respecty he deserves around here

That being said, Regehr is not only a better choice, but also a very poor comparison (because they're such different players).

Asking why Blake and Jovo are on instead of McCabe is a better route to go, since they are all physical, offensive guys who are known for the occaisional defensive gaff

The biggest head-scratcher for me though is Adam Foote. He seems a step slower when I've seen him lately. I know, loyalty and all, but it just seems to be there might have been some better choices out there at this point in time. Especially on the big ice.

 

[Daily Special]

LOOK AT THE FREAKING CANADIAN ROSTER, MAN. do you think this is a team that is going to struggle with scoring?

crap, all this "McCabe over Regehr" and "Spezza over Lecavalier" crap makes me wonder if you've ever actually a) been to a hockey game, or b) put on a pair of skates. Because your knowledge of the game is far from well-rounded.

Stop slobbering, because I don't see these players play that often doesn't mean I don't know the game. You don't see me braying in one of the teeny bopper rooms about why Canada has a checking line instead of playing the taxi squad.


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[Scoogs]

In terms of defence... Regehr >>>>>>>>>>> McCabe

 

[ryz]

Just to add a little fuel to the fire, Pierre LeBrun was on Calgary's Fan960 this morning and siad that his "sources' have told him that McCabe was the 3rd defenceman on the collective list for the taxi squad (Boyle, Phaneuf were ahead) on the selection commity's sheets but Pat Quinn did enough *****ing and whining about having no Maple Leafs on the squad that the rest of the commity gave in and let him have him as he probably won't play anyway. Not sure of the truth of this, but interesting none the less.

 

[AvsGuy]

Stop slobbering, because I don't see these players play that often doesn't mean I don't know the game. You don't see me braying in one of the teeny bopper rooms about why Canada has a checking line instead of playing the taxi squad.


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yeah...yeah actually we HAVE seen you bring that up several times in this forum. are you denying that?

 

[therealdeal]

Its because McCabe sucks really really bad, but has a good slap shot, and Regher is really really good.

 

[BlueAndWhite]

Just to add a little fuel to the fire, Pierre LeBrun was on Calgary's Fan960 this morning and siad that his "sources' have told him that McCabe was the 3rd defenceman on the collective list for the taxi squad (Boyle, Phaneuf were ahead) on the selection commity's sheets but Pat Quinn did enough *****ing and whining about having no Maple Leafs on the squad that the rest of the commity gave in and let him have him as he probably won't play anyway. Not sure of the truth of this, but interesting none the less.

That's exactly how McCabe got on the list.

In fact in order to keep Lindros and Belfour off the team, the selection commitee had to give Quinn a box of 100 cohibas to shut him up.

 

[BlueAndWhite]

Its because McCabe sucks really really bad, but has a good slap shot, and Regher is really really good.

Note to kids: If you want to be a defenseman that averages over a point per game in the NHL, focus on your slapshot.

Ignore everything else, skating, stickhandling, positioning, everything else - just focus on your slapshot.

 

[Daily Special]

yeah...yeah actually we HAVE seen you bring that up several times in this forum. are you denying that?

Oh, is Lecavalier on the checking line now?

 

[ryz]

That's exactly how McCabe got on the list.

In fact in order to keep Lindros and Belfour off the team, the selection commitee had to give Quinn a box of 100 cohibas to shut him up.

Wouldn't suprise me. Pat Quinn is the biggest whiner in the NHL right now..... along with Tucker and Domi. And let's be honest here, outside of the GTA McCabe isn't regarded very highly at all among hardcore or casual hockey fans. I wouldn't doubt for a second that Boyle and Phaneuf were higher up everbody's list other than Pat Quinn's. In fact on TSN's after show on the selections Bob Mckenzie said he was certain Dan Boyle would be the taxi squad defenceman and was quite shocked that McCabe got on. Maybe there is more truth to this than you are willing to admit. On the other hand, maybe there is no truth to it at all.

 

[Habsaku]

Regehr over McCabe was a no brainer IMO. If it were up to me, I'd make Regehr a Hart Trophy candidate.
However, I have to think that McCabe has been quite better then Blake and Jovanovsky. It came down to experience and what the two had done for the last olympic squad. So the decision was a good one.

 

[Tuggy]

McCabe doesn't get nearly the respecty he deserves around here

That being said, Regehr is not only a better choice, but also a very poor comparison (because they're such different players).

Asking why Blake and Jovo are on instead of McCabe is a better route to go, since they are all physical, offensive guys who are known for the occaisional defensive gaff

The biggest head-scratcher for me though is Adam Foote. He seems a step slower when I've seen him lately. I know, loyalty and all, but it just seems to be there might have been some better choices out there at this point in time. Especially on the big ice.

Very good point. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that people just don't know a lot about Regehr's game or how good he is. You'd think after the Flames playoff run people might have a clue.

 

[bert]

Ask and you shall recieve.Regehr is twice the defenseman McCabe is.

Well thats defenitely not true, the real joke is haveing mr giveaway Jovanovski on the team with McCabe sitting on the outside. McCabe is a way better version of Jovanovski who makes less mistakes while providing more offense.

Tambellini and Gretzky are individually responsible for haveing Bertuzzi, Doan and Jovanovski on a team that they should never be on. While guys like Staal (the best canadian player in the world) Marleau, McCabe, Cheechoo, Spezza and Kariya dont get to play. What a joke.

 

[AvsGuy]

Oh, is Lecavalier on the checking line now?

what in God's green earth are you talking about? you might want to go back and reread your own posts, reword them if you need to, but you really don't make much sense.

i never once said Lecavalier was on the checking line, nor did i suggest he should be. ???

 

[therealdeal]

Well thats defenitely not true, the real joke is haveing mr giveaway Jovanovski on the team with McCabe sitting on the outside. McCabe is a way better version of Jovanovski who makes less mistakes while providing more offense.

Tambellini and Gretzky are individually responsible for haveing Bertuzzi, Doan and Jovanovski on a team that they should never be on. While guys like Staal (the best canadian player in the world) Marleau, McCabe, Cheechoo, Spezza and Kariya dont get to play. What a joke.

Jovo assited on the gold medal winning goal, he also scored the game winning goal against the Russians in the WC, he deserves to be there.

As far as I can remember, the Canucks haven't been blown out by a 7 or 8 goal margin like 5 times this year, while McCabes team definetly has. I can remember on at least 3 occasions watching McCabe just quit on a play this year and having a goal scored against them, McCabe sucks, the only reason he is there is because of media pressure.

 

[ryz]

Tambellini and Gretzky are individually responsible for haveing Bertuzzi, Doan and Jovanovski on a team that they should never be on. While guys like Staal (the best canadian player in the world) Marleau, McCabe, Cheechoo, Spezza and Kariya dont get to play. What a joke.

are you serious? Not saying he isn't a good young player and possibly a future hopeful for our best on best teams, but as of right now Cheechoo isn't even close and is silly to throw into your argument. And what has Marleu done, other than have a hot streak since Thronton got there to warrant having him replace one of the incumbents on the team? (Sorry, not trying to pick on Sharks here, but I'm not sure either of those guys were even seriously considered at any point in the selection process).

 

[Morbo]

As far as I can remember, the Canucks haven't been blown out by a 7 or 8 goal margin like 5 times this year, while McCabes team definetly has.

The Leafs have lost by an 7 or 8 goal margin once this year.

 

[BlueAndWhite]

The Leafs have lost by an 7 or 8 goal margin once this year.

It's because they have Bryan McCabe in goal. He also plays both wings and down the middle.

 

[Daily Special]

what in God's green earth are you talking about? you might want to go back and reread your own posts, reword them if you need to, but you really don't make much sense.

i never once said Lecavalier was on the checking line, nor did i suggest he should be. ???

Forget for a minute that that went over your head, my point was I've never once said the Candian checking line should be replaced by the taxi squad.