Olympics: Team USA 2022

[Vektor]

If he continues his early season play, Justin Faulk will have a case to make the roster.

 

[danj7]

It’s crazy how loaded the US is on right D:
Fox
McAvoy
Carlson
Petry
Jones
Pesce
Faulk
Trouba

 

[KillerMillerTime]

It’s crazy how loaded the US is on right D:
Fox
McAvoy
Carlson
Petry
Jones
Pesce
Faulk
Trouba

Won't get considered but Pionk is a good RD and Carlo isa n excellent shutdown RD man. A USA C Team would be solid on the right side.

 

[KaseMeOutside]

As of today there is zero chance. Probably 30 forwards
with better chance than Zegras.

There is a dearth of skill on this team with alot of lineups I'm seeing posted especially without Eichel.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I can see Farabee making a strong push for the team. Such a good all-around player.

 

[William H Bonney]

I can see Farabee making a strong push for the team. Such a good all-around player.

I think you're right. He's not far from being the Flyers best player and he's a great choice for the young guy that makes it. On a side note, his contract with the Flyers is going to be a massive steal for them.

 

[danj7]

I am excited for 2022 …. But when you think of 2026 … wow. You have those in their primes:
Matthews, Eichel, Larkin, Hughes, the TkAchuks, Debrincat, Connor, etc …. But then add it the kids: Zegras, Caufield, Norris, Turcotte, Boldy, Kaliyev, Beniers, Farabee, Wahlstrom, Robertson …. That’s crazy !

 

[KillerMillerTime]

There is a dearth of skill on this team with alot of lineups I'm seeing posted especially without Eichel.

Zegras better be lights out between now and February because hasn't played enough in the league to warrant serious consideration. Every player upfront I ls far more deserving than Zegras.

Wheeler, Guentzel, Gaudreau, Farabee, Robertson, Lee, Garland, B. Tkachuk, Keller, Kesell, JVR, Palmieri, Whalstrom, Rust, Atkinson, Norris, Lebanc, hayes, Saad, Coyle, Smith, Roslovic, Schmaltz all easily ahead of Zegras right now. Take the homer glasses off.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

In net, I have a feeling Gibson is going to claim #1, Hellebuyck would be 1B and then I really like the idea of Jack Campbell as the #3. Great locker room guy, experienced as a true backup if needed and tons of international experience.

And Gibson knows how to play under pressure on the international stage. Hope he gets on this US team.

 

[JiggsNY]

Sucks the injuries keep piling up for us. Eichel, Tuch, Pacioretty and Hughes now all dealing with significant injuries that may or may not be ready/ have time to get up to speed.

 

[PWiz30]

And Gibson knows how to play under pressure on the international stage. Hope he gets on this US team.

He's also used to getting peppered. Pretty good chance we'll need a goalie to steal at least one game in the medal round if they're going to come out on top.

 

[PWiz30]

Sucks the injuries keep piling up for us. Eichel, Tuch, Pacioretty and Hughes now all dealing with significant injuries that may or may not be ready/ have time to get up to speed.

I'm unclear on how much say the team has but even if Hughes comes back strong and earns a spot on the team, I can't imagine the Devils management will be too keen on him logging extra games coming off an injury like a dislocated shoulder.

 

[ORRFForever]

Sucks the injuries keep piling up for us. Eichel, Tuch, Pacioretty and Hughes now all dealing with significant injuries that may or may not be ready/ have time to get up to speed.

Hughes didn't LOOK that bad. How long is he out for?

Still 3 months until the Olympics.

 

[Adam da bomb]

Any chance Kyle Connor makes it? He’s lighting up the scoreboard.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Any chance Kyle Connor makes it? He’s lighting up the scoreboard.

He's a lock I would think.

 

[SanDogBrewin]

Any chance Kyle Connor makes it? He’s lighting up the scoreboard.

Connor is on my US team.

 

[User9992]

USA has really bright future. I can easily see them winning Olympics in 2026 or 2030 if not next year.

That D line & Goalie position is stacked with prospects. Canada on other hand look shaky in Goalie position.

 

[Adam da bomb]

USA has really bright future. I can easily see them winning Olympics in 2026 or 2030 if not this year.

That D line & Goalie position is stacked with prospects. Canada on other hand look shaky in Goalie position.

Dislike as a Canadian but it's true.

 

[HockeyWooot]

USA looking stacked now, and in the future.

Tkachuk Matthews Kane
Guentzel Eichel Boeser
Connor Pavelski Robertson
Miller Larkin Oshie

Hm: Hughes, Pacioretty, Farabee, Nelson

Slavin Fox
McDonagh McAvoy
Carlson Jones

Hm: Petry, Hughes, Werenski

Hellebyuck
Gibson
Demko

Hm: Campbell

 

[Stuzchuk]

Connor is on my US team.

IMHO opinion, K. Connor is on ANY USA Olympics team

 

[Rabid Ranger]

So, who are the 50 names on the long list? I'd guess it will follow a 5 goalies, 15 d-men, 30 forwards model? Here's who I would have:

Goaltenders (x5):

Hellebucyk
Gibson
Peterson
Demko
Campbell

Defense (x15):

S. Jones
McAvoy
Q.Hughes
Pionk
Suter
Slavin
Pesce
Carlson
Fox
Werenski
Petry
McDonagh
Marino
Dumoulin
Fowler

Forwards (x30):

Wheeler
Connor
Garland
Boeser
Miller
Zegras
J. Hughes
Matthews
Kane
DeBrincat
Pavelski
Nelson
Lee
Palmieri
Gaudreau
M. Tkachuk
Coleman
Br. Tkachuk
Norris
Oshie
Eichel
Trocheck
Kreider
K. Hayes
Farabee
Guentzel
Rust
Larkin
Pacioretty
Tuch

 

[danj7]

Looks just about right to me …. Only other names I think have a shot would be:

• Cole Caufield (still believe he’ll get rollin when Montreal does)
• Jason Robertson (once healthy)
• Jacob Trouba (just brings a unique physical presence option to D)
• Spencer Knight (just believe he is that special)

 

[KillerMillerTime]

So, who are the 50 names on the long list? I'd guess it will follow a 5 goalies, 15 d-men, 30 forwards model? Here's who I would have:

Goaltenders (x5):

Hellebucyk
Gibson
Peterson
Demko
Campbell

Defense (x15):

S. Jones
McAvoy
Q.Hughes
Pionk
Suter
Slavin
Pesce
Carlson
Fox
Werenski
Petry
McDonagh
Marino
Dumoulin
Fowler

Forwards (x30):

Wheeler
Connor
Garland
Boeser
Miller
Zegras
J. Hughes
Matthews
Kane
DeBrincat
Pavelski
Nelson
Lee
Palmieri
Gaudreau
M. Tkachuk
Coleman
Br. Tkachuk
Norris
Oshie
Eichel
Trocheck
Kreider
K. Hayes
Farabee
Guentzel
Rust
Larkin
Pacioretty
Tuch

You can't be serious with Zegras over Saad, Coyle,
Keller, Kessel.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

You can't be serious with Zegras over Saad, Coyle,
Keller, Kessel.

No, it's not that serious.

 

[DFF]

USA looking stacked now, and in the future.

Tkachuk Matthews Kane
Guentzel Eichel Boeser
Connor Pavelski Robertson
Miller Larkin Oshie

Hm: Hughes, Pacioretty, Farabee, Nelson

Slavin Fox
McDonagh McAvoy
Carlson Jones

Hm: Petry, Hughes, Werenski

Hellebyuck
Gibson
Demko

Hm: Campbell

is there a reason Johnny Gaudreau not on the team other than you are a Nucks fan? He’ll be there before Boeser and Miller.