Robyn Regehr over Bryan McCabe :|

[William H Bonney]

I just can't believe Rob Blake made this team.

 

[Daily Special]

I just can't believe Rob Blake made this team.

That makes two of us.

 

[bhj]

I still remember McCabe was a -5 in a playoff game against the Flyers 1-2 seasons ago..

That speaks of itself.

When Jovo is on, he is a game breaker... same goes for Blake..
And Regehr, if the Leafs have him, they would be among the best teams in the NHL.

 

[BlueAndWhite]

I still remember McCabe was a -5 in a playoff game against the Flyers 1-2 seasons ago..

That speaks of itself.

When Jovo is on, he is a game breaker... same goes for Blake..
And Regehr, if the Leafs have him, they would be among the best teams in the NHL.

There have been many "insightful" posts in this thread, but I do believe we have a clear cut winner.

 

[Hasbro]

That makes two of us.

He's buddies with Gretzky.

OT: you have the Holy trinity and made your 666th post.

 

[bert]

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).

While I agree that Cheechoo isnt on the same level as the rest of the players I have named but he has still been WAY better then Doan this year. TWo nights ago in one game he cut Doans goal total in half. Its clear that he has some incredible chemistry with Thornton. He is almost a goal a game since the sharks added Thornton.

Marleau? How about being the captain of a team that went to the conference finals leading them in scoring? Has Doan or Bertuzzi ever done that? He is one of the most explosive skaters in the league, he is great in the faceoff circle and very good at both ends of the ice not to mention a nack for scoring big goals. If he had the opportunity to play with Naslund his output would be ridiculous. Second of all he doesnt even play on Thorntons line.

Jovanovski was TERRIBLE at the world championships last year just aweful. As much as people rag on McCabe for his defense Jovo is worse. Whoever in this thread said that McCAbe doesnt bring the physical game that Jovanovski does clearly doesnt watch him. Anyone see that beauty assist he had on his own team last night against the oilers? Right up the middle, what puck poise.

P.S im a sens fan not a leaf fan, if anything my biased is against McCabe.

 

[Assasin05]

I'm also a leafs fan.

McCabe allows more goals then he can. Simple as that.

 

[Assasin05]

I'm also a leafs fan.
McCabe allows WAY more goals then he can score.

 

[Stuart McDonald]

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.

Have you ever seen McCabe play? From your second comment I doubt it. McCabe is an extremely physical defenceman. His hipchecks are awesome.

Most of this anti-Toronto nonsense is coming from Western Canada I'm sure. McCabe should have made the team as an offensive defenceman. Are you telling me Niedermayer is there for his defence? Give me a break.

As for Blake, he's been a disgrace this year. He has no business playing for Canada.

 

[AvsGuy]

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.

and i never once suggested that you said that.

however, in numerous threads in this forum, you have bemoaned the fact that Lecavalier and Regehr made the team, while McCabe, Spezza and Staal did not.

what I'm saying is that the logic behind those decisions would makes perfect sense to anyone with a good understanding of hockey. Spezza, Staal and McCabe may be having great seasons in the NHL, but they don't bring anything to the table that Team Canada doesn't already have. what Lecavalier and Regehr will bring to the table is much more valuable to a team that wants to win.

 

[AvsGuy]

Are you telling me Niedermayer is there for his defence? Give me a break.

if Scott Niedermayer could not play defence, i highly doubt he would have won the Norris Trophy in 2004...

trust me, in McCabe's abscence, Team Canada won't be missing much more than turnovers.

 

[therealdeal]

Because even though McCabe scores lots of points hes a terrible defenceman and as the Team Canada directors have said, in a short tournament you need players who will make smart decisions. Regehr is significantly better in all aspects of the game except for PP points.

 

[The Nemesis]

Rush, I can help put it in Sharks terms.

Regehr is like Hannan, but unlike Scott, he's having a good year. with all the goalscoring you'll get from the forwards and D-men like Blake and Neidermayer, you don't need another weapon on the back end. You need a stopper who won't be jumping into the rush and risking his defensive position.

Oh, and SenSk9tSen, that's an awesome avatar. Jazz was always one of my favorite Transformers.

 

[ComixZone]

I say the question shouldn't be why regehr madeit over mccabe, but instead the question should be why did McCabe make the taxi-squad over Phaneuf? Phaneuf would gain so much more from being on that taxi-squad than McCabe will.

 

[HellsBells]

What I found funny is that Eric Brewer doesn't get a sniff. Not even close.

We all know he would have gotten serious consideration if he was still on the Oilers.

Kevin Lowe

 

[Daily Special]

Rush, I can help put it in Sharks terms.

Regehr is like Hannan,

That's all anyone had to say.

 

[Scoogs]

Ahh.. I forget which game it was.. But I was watching an EDM game, and Staios looked like *the* best defenseman in the NHL. He was making great plays to just strip the puck, break up a play, or intercept a pass... He was everywhere.

I don't know why I brought this up. I'm not suggesting Staios should have been considered. I just felt like talking.

 

[ryz]

Ahh.. I forget which game it was.. But I was watching an EDM game, and Staios looked like *the* best defenseman in the NHL. He was making great plays to just strip the puck, break up a play, or intercept a pass... He was everywhere.

I don't know why I brought this up. I'm not suggesting Staios should have been considered. I just felt like talking.

At least it wasn't about the Leafs. I think most people will forgive you.

 

[Flash Walken]

Have you ever seen McCabe play? From your second comment I doubt it. McCabe is an extremely physical defenceman. His hipchecks are awesome.

Most of this anti-Toronto nonsense is coming from Western Canada I'm sure. McCabe should have made the team as an offensive defenceman. Are you telling me Niedermayer is there for his defence? Give me a break.

As for Blake, he's been a disgrace this year. He has no business playing for Canada.

McCabe is far from extremely physical. He throws a big hipcheck once in awhile.

 

[Vomiting Kermit*]

What I found funny is that Eric Brewer doesn't get a sniff. Not even close.

We all know he would have gotten serious consideration if he was still on the Oilers.

Kevin Lowe

Yes, because we all know Lowe has more say in it than Gretzky or anyone else picking the team.

Brewer was good in the Olympics and even better in the World Cup. But I guess Lowe fixed the games in both tournaments so Brewer would come away with the stats he had, right?

Get a clue.

 

[Phanuthier*]

I've watched maybe 6 Calgary games this season, and was always more impressed with Phaneuf. I've watched maybe 12 or so Toronto games (including most of the Ottawa battles) and saw McCabe get burned a few times (but not as bad as the descriptions I'm hearing in here)and score like a forward on the PP.
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If you didn't notice Regehr, than that's probably a good thing.

 

[therealdeal]

Brewer isn't on this team because he's had an off year with many injuries, I'd still have confidence putting him on the team.

He was our #1 defenseman back to back years when Canada won the WC, he was good at the Olympics and great at the World Cup.

 

[Phanuthier*]

That's all anyone had to say.

You didn't know that?

Did you think Regehr was Phil Housley or something?