That's because in 2010, the only role player we took was Morrow. In 2014, it was Kunitz.
Everyone else was a 1st-line star on their teams.
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Everyone else was a 1st-line star on their teams.
Matty Sundin
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If so I still think reconsider those two. I do think guys like Harley, Bingington, Bennett get in just for how they how they performed this tournament. Harley mostly as a thank you for coming in on notice. Also the Wilson pick for next year isn’t a good pick. His antics might have been needed for this tourney but just won’t fly for international rule events.
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Probably the single stupidest decision in the history of international hockey. They went with Kris Draper and his whopping 32 points over 102 point-Crosby, one of the greatest players in the history of the game. Absolutely braindead.
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He looked good out there. I'd have no problem having him on the team next year.
I think so. By next year? Sure.
But probably only one of him or Bedard. That's going to be a tough choice.
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Celebrini and Bedard would have to be blowing the doors off the league to start the season next year to make the Olympic team.
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Gotta think Hyman makes the team because it helps you get the most out of McDavid. Wonder if they bring Tom Wilson because of the Tkachuks. And do they integrate more youth into the team?
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It was because Draper had a good World Cup in 2004 and they always favor players like that. Crosby wasn’t there because he “too young” even though if any 18 year old should have made it, it should have been Sid. That 2006 team was just a disaster though. Too many political picks and grit picks on an event that would have favoured skilled. Sadly these tourney proved it was time for Gretzky to move on as he got caught up in those habits listed as they just went blown with them. They wanted Yzerman on the team still even though he was on his last legs and Yzerman basically had to pull himself out.
Mathieukferland
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He’s the most complete player I’ve seen enter the league since Matthews and the most dynamic skater since McDavid. Who knows if he goes on to achieve what Crosby has, but he’s in that mould.
Granted this^^^ was one of his better games, but those highlights are all from one game, his impact as an 18 year old is insane. He would have been ready to play in this tournament if they needed him.
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Kent Johnson?
I'm not saying he's undeserving in a vacuum, but if you're going to pass over a vet for a young kid, would you take Johnson over Bedard or Celebrini?
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Mathieukferland
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Im cognisant that he probably won’t make it, but it’s the team I would bring, not a projection. His skill, vision, and agility are crazy good at unlocking tight games and he would be the equivalent of Duchene on those 14/16 teams for me
And to answer your question, Celebrini is there for me; Bedard I just don’t think he would be able to play at this pace of game yet, or he would have to be extremely sheltered to do so
Eternal Leaf
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IIHF officiating will render the Tkachuks ineffective, and that's not me being a hater. Loved their style of play this week for the most part. Every shot after the whistle or big hit seems like it gets called in those tourneys.
LeafalCrusader
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I had them off the team but Binnington and Bennet both probably win a spot in 2026 with their performance in the final game.
Marchand Parayko Doughty are probably past their best by date and likely age out. Not sure if Stone or Cirelli are invited after very lack luster tourneys either. Might make the team as a 4th liners though as the PK will play a bigger factor in 2026.
Marchand Parayko Doughty are probably past their best by date and likely age out. Not sure if Stone or Cirelli are invited after very lack luster tourneys either. Might make the team as a 4th liners though as the PK will play a bigger factor in 2026.
Bedard will make the team. Canada made the same mistake and didn't take Sid in 06 and lost bad when Ovechkin was dominating at the same age in Turin.
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Cirellu will be invited back for the same reason he was invited to this tournament. Cooper. Especially now that they won
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Locks:
Mcdavid, MacKinnon, Makar, Crosby, Point, binnington
Near locks:
Toews, Marner, Parayko, Reinhart, Hagel, Cirelli
I think Celebrini and Bedard will be interesting to see. If they are good enough for this team that would be very ideal. USA has made up so much ground recently because their high end talents have turned out vs Canada’s haven’t. Could really use the elite skill of Bédard and Celebrini if they’re ready in a year.
Mcdavid, MacKinnon, Makar, Crosby, Point, binnington
Near locks:
Toews, Marner, Parayko, Reinhart, Hagel, Cirelli
I think Celebrini and Bedard will be interesting to see. If they are good enough for this team that would be very ideal. USA has made up so much ground recently because their high end talents have turned out vs Canada’s haven’t. Could really use the elite skill of Bédard and Celebrini if they’re ready in a year.
Forwards:
X-McDavid-Marner
Crosby-MacKinnon-Reinhart
X-Point-X
Bennett-X-X
Stone
1 of Wilson/Hyman are in.
1 or both of Cirelli/Hagel.
Rest is a combination of Konecny, Barzal, Kyrou, Thomas, Johnston, Scheifele, Suzuki, Horvat, Celebrini, Bedard, Batherson, Jarvis, Vilardi.
Personally think Vilardi would play very well with McDavid.
Defense:
Toews-Makar
Theodore-Pietrangelo
Morrisey-Harley(LH)
Sanheim, Parayko, Dobson/Hamilton/Bouchard
Goalie:
Binnington
Blackwood/Thompson/Hill
X-McDavid-Marner
Crosby-MacKinnon-Reinhart
X-Point-X
Bennett-X-X
Stone
1 of Wilson/Hyman are in.
1 or both of Cirelli/Hagel.
Rest is a combination of Konecny, Barzal, Kyrou, Thomas, Johnston, Scheifele, Suzuki, Horvat, Celebrini, Bedard, Batherson, Jarvis, Vilardi.
Personally think Vilardi would play very well with McDavid.
Defense:
Toews-Makar
Theodore-Pietrangelo
Morrisey-Harley(LH)
Sanheim, Parayko, Dobson/Hamilton/Bouchard
Goalie:
Binnington
Blackwood/Thompson/Hill
Eternal Leaf
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I hope so.
They need to have a smooth transition for 2028 and 2030 as well. If Bedard comes out flying next season, he will definitely make the team since they need his shot on the team.
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Are we expecting Doughty to retire? Was one of Canada’s best defensmen. Should at least be in contention
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