Olympics: Team Canada 2022 (Part 2)

[Mathieukferland]

I’m going to say that I did not expect Marner to start this poorly; I would say his spot is in play now

 

[ORRFForever]

I’m going to say that I did not expect Marner to start this poorly; I would say his spot is in play now

Marner is getting butchered in the Toronto Forum. A LOT of "He's s*** in the playoffs and now he's s*** in the regular season."

I have watched 99% of his NHL games and we do NOT want him on Team Canada.

 

[Mathieukferland]

Marner is getting butchered in the Toronto Forum. A LOT of "He's s*** in the playoffs and now he's s*** in the regular season."

On the bright side, Couture looked very good again; I reckon he gets serious consideration. I have never seen Marner (and to a certain extent Matthews) such non-factors in a game

 

[ORRFForever]

On the bright side, Couture looked very good again; I reckon he gets serious consideration. I have never seen Marner (and to a certain extent Matthews) such non-factors in a game

Even at 32, I'd take Couture over Marner. Couture's been great this year.

 

[ORRFForever]

How are teams going to stop McDavid? He seems to be able to get 2 points a game, every game, without breaking a sweat. And he may not be on our best line - Crosby/Bergeron and Marchand are going to be pretty awesome.

Let's hope he's healthy for the Olympics.

 

[ORRFForever]

Double post.

 

[Sidney the Kidney]

LeBrun has an article out on the situation surrounding Canada's goaltending. Hockey Canada was given an exemption to select six goaltenders rather than five for the long list due to Price's status. Any player not on the long list cannot be selected to the team. He says that after the playoffs Price was viewed by Hockey Canada as the number one, Fleury as the number two, and then Binnington or Kuemper. LeBrun likes Binnington's chances of making the team. Hockey Canada is giving Price space right now and seeing how things play out. He thinks that Blackwood will get vaccinated, and obviously if he doesn't then he is not an Olympic option.

Due to an agreement with the NHL and NHLPA the national team long lists are not going to be revealed.

A healthy (physically and mentally) Carey Price is arguably the most important player for TC. He plays the one position where I literally have no faith in the rest of the names being mentioned behind him.

 

[StlBill]

A healthy (physically and mentally) Carey Price is arguably the most important player for TC. He plays the one position where I literally have no faith in the rest of the names being mentioned behind him.

Rewatch 2019 Stanley Cup game 7, you guys will be just fine.

 

[5 14 6 1]

Point - McDavid - Mackinnon
Bergeron - Crosby - Marchand
Stone - Barzal - Marner
Tavares - O'Reilly - Stamkos
Couturier/Scheifele

Theodore - Pietrangelo
Muzzin - Makar
Nurse - Doughty
Ekblad/Hamilton

Price
Fleury
Binnington

I could see Hyman being a longshot for the team if he continues to score at this pace with McDavid.

 

[centipede2233]

Marner and taveras are not making this team.

 

[jfc64]

No real surprise in those 6 names. Maybe a little odd to include Blackwood, who I believe is still unvaccinated

Like an old cow that's only good for keeping the horses happy.

 

[JackSlater]

A healthy (physically and mentally) Carey Price is arguably the most important player for TC. He plays the one position where I literally have no faith in the rest of the names being mentioned behind him.

I agree. I do not want Fleury touching the ice at all and Price is exactly the kind of goaltender that fits with Canada. If any skater goes down there are still plenty of adequate replacements out there.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Marner is getting butchered in the Toronto Forum. A LOT of "He's s*** in the playoffs and now he's s*** in the regular season."

I have watched 99% of his NHL games and we do NOT want him on Team Canada.

ORRFFOREVER, I’m not sure I fully understand your position on Marner making Team Canada. Could you go over it in detail here, one more time?

 

[AssaultPK]

Why does everyone question our goaltending when we got Jordan ‘I’m not nervous’ Binnington in the ranks

 

[iginlafan77]

Like an old cow that's only good for keeping the horses happy.

What the heck does that mean?

 

[Rabid Ranger]

On the bright side, Couture looked very good again; I reckon he gets serious consideration. I have never seen Marner (and to a certain extent Matthews) such non-factors in a game

I thought Hyman was a big part of the success of that line and its proving to be true (although to be fair Matthews is coming off a layoff). That said, it's hard to rely on wingers, especially the size/build of Marner as line drivers. There's very few (like Kane) that you can count on most of the time and when things get greasy.

 

[ORRFForever]

ORRFFOREVER, I’m not sure I fully understand your position on Marner making Team Canada. Could you go over it in detail here, one more time?

LMAO !!!!!! You got me.

P.S. In my defense, I've been VERY good lately. I've been just agreeing with others who've been dumping on him.

 

[ORRFForever]

There's very few (like Kane) that you can count on most of the time and when things get greasy.

As a Canadian, I keep waiting for Kane to slow down. He never does.

 

[Bear12Good]

What three goalies do you expect Bear?

Price ( if he healthy), Kuemper and Binnington.

 

[JackSlater]

Price ( if he healthy), Kuemper and Binnington.

I would be fine with that group. Price is the key clearly.

 

[Bear12Good]

I would be fine with that group. Price is the key clearly.

Yep. But without Price probably Team Canada can serious problem in this position. Let's see what happens.

 

[Mathieukferland]

Yep. But without Price probably Team Canada can serious problem in this position. Let's see what happens.

None of them will win you games but let’s be honest with the group they have in front of them they just need to be able to not lose it on themselves

 

[ORRFForever]

None of them will win you games but let’s be honest with the group they have in front of them they just need to be able to not lose it on themselves

That's it, exactly.

 

[StlBill]

Why does everyone question our goaltending when we got Jordan ‘I’m not nervous’ Binnington in the ranks

its “do I look nervous?” Lol

 

[Boonk]

Binnington seems to be having a good start to the year.