Olympics: Team USA 2022

[Mathieukferland]

This just struck me as I was redoing my alignements for Russia and USA, but is there a chance Troy Terry wasn’t named to the long list? I was going to include him but seeing that he didn’t have a point until October 18th and the long list was due October 15th, I would have a hard time believing he would have been included based off his season last year…. I understand the anti-doping controls but the long list is counter-productive for this reason

 

[Bixby Snyder]

Canada's jerseys are much worse.

 

[Quack Shot]

Both Canada’s and USA jerseys are ugly this time, don’t get why they don’t just stick with a modernized version of the 1980 jersey’s

 

[Zero Pucks Given]

Both Canada’s and USA jerseys are ugly this time, don’t get why they don’t just stick with a modernized version of the 1980 jersey’s

Or better yet, why not the slick 1960 throwbacks that the 2010 and 2014 teams wore?

 

[usahockey22flyers]

How about Terry and Campbell? Awesome.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

One thing's for sure, we should get plenty of offense from our blueline.

 

[usahockey22flyers]

One thing's for sure, we should get plenty of offense from our blueline.

you have a roster projection OG? Happy thanksgiving btw

 

[Rabid Ranger]

you have a roster projection OG? Happy thanksgiving btw

Thanks! Here's my current team (25 man roster):

Goaltenders (x3):

John Gibson-starter
Connor Hellebucyk-backup
Jack Campbell-#3

Defense (x8):

Adam Fox/John Carlson
Ryan McDonagh/Quinn Hughes
Charlie McAvoy/Zach Werenski
Jaccob Slavin/Seth Jones

Forwards (x14):

Johnny Gaudreau-Auston Matthews-Matt Tkachuk
Kyle Connor-J.T. Miller-Brady Tkachuk
Alex DeBrincat-Brock Nelson-Patrick Kane
Chris Krieder-Dylan Larkin-Conor Garland
Extras: Troy Terry and Jake Guentzel

 

[usahockey22flyers]

@Rabid Ranger Real fast - who are your first 3 out/not listed? I guess two fwd and a d?

 

[Rabid Ranger]

@Rabid Ranger Real fast - who are your first 3 out/not listed? I guess two fwd and a d?

Probably Josh Norris, Andrew Copp, and Jeff Petry.

 

[usahockey22flyers]

Probably Jack Hughes, Brock Boeser, and Jeff Petry.

Tbh - over the years I can’t follow the league as much as I would have liked to, especially living in Italy. I don’t love our center’s. Like at all.

were there any prospects who should have filled these gaps? Maybe Keller comes to mind?

 

[SanDogBrewin]

It’s like USA Hockey is so cheap that they hire design school dropouts to do their sweaters. These are f***ing horrible.

Couldn't watch the whole video. Hideous is an understatement.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Tbh - over the years I can’t follow the league as much as I would have liked to, especially living in Italy. I don’t love our center’s. Like at all.

were there any prospects who should have filled these gaps? Maybe Keller comes to mind?

Eichel likely being out is a bummer and we don't compare to Canada but we can muster up four to five really good centers led by Matthews.

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Eichel likely being out is a bummer and we don't compare to Canada but we can must up four to five really good centers led by Matthews.

I hope Jack Hughes comes back in time to prove he's ready to be 2C on a team like this. Would be great if either him or a guy like Zegras picked up their play enough to fill the gap left by Eichel.

 

[Czechboy]

Thanks! Here's my current team (25 man roster):

Goaltenders (x3):

John Gibson-starter
Connor Hellebucyk-backup
Jack Campbell-#3

Defense (x8):

Adam Fox/John Carlson
Ryan McDonagh/Quinn Hughes
Charlie McAvoy/Zach Werenski
Jaccob Slavin/Seth Jones

Forwards (x14):

Johnny Gaudreau-Auston Matthews-Matt Tkachuk
Kyle Connor-J.T. Miller-Brady Tkachuk
Alex DeBrincat-Brock Nelson-Patrick Kane
Chris Krieder-Dylan Larkin-Conor Garland
Extras: Troy Terry and Jake Guentzel

So elite everything but C after Matthews? Any concerns about the dropoff? Not that I think Miller, Nelson or Larkin are bad in anyway..

 

[jj cale]

At least it's not just Canada with horrific jerseys, I don't feel quite as bad now.

I don't understand how both organizations gave the o.k. on these.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

So elite everything but C after Matthews? Any concerns about the dropoff? Not that I think Miller, Nelson or Larkin are bad in anyway..

Yes, there is a drop-off after Matthews with Eichel out but Larkin and Miller are both capable and having very good years. Nelson is also having a good season even though he's not a huge overall offensive threat. I'd consider Hughes if healthy as well.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I hope Jack Hughes comes back in time to prove he's ready to be 2C on a team like this. Would be great if either him or a guy like Zegras picked up their play enough to fill the gap left by Eichel.

If Hughes is healthy and playing well I think he makes the team, especially with the expanded roster. You could also slot him in on the wing as well.

 

[Zero Pucks Given]

At least it's not just Canada with horrific jerseys, I don't feel quite as bad now.

I don't understand how both organizations gave the o.k. on these.

Sweden's Olympic jerseys just came out today.

Leave it to them to be the ones who understand you don't try to fix something that ain't broke.

 

[jj cale]

Sweden's Olympic jerseys just came out today.

Leave it to them to be the ones who understand you don't try to fix something that ain't broke.

To me, the U.S already has their ideal uniforms, at least in their whites anyway, that Lake Placid (or was it another Olympics?) throwback one is gorgeous, and not only that but it stands for tradition. They should use them all the time IMO.

 

[Quack Shot]

Zegras with a 2 pt game today, now at 19GP, 6 G, 8A, 14PTS. 9PTS in last 6 games. He’s recovering from his slow start and probably be at a PPG by Christmas.

Think he’s on track to make the team now with Eichel’s chances being back very slim.

 

[SK94]

Tage Thompson could be a big body and shot this team need. Really nice to see him breaking out too.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Zegras with a 2 pt game today, now at 19GP, 6 G, 8A, 14PTS. 9PTS in last 6 games. He’s recovering from his slow start and probably be at a PPG by Christmas.

Think he’s on track to make the team now with Eichel’s chances being back very slim.

Why are Eichel’s chances very slim?

 

[SRHRangers]

I still have a hard time seeing Seth Jones as a lock to play.

Fox and McAvoy are the clear 2 best RD, I would prolly take Carlson over Jones, and there's a legit possibility that they bring Pesce and keep him with Slavin.

Same with Hughes on the other side.

I would roll with Slavin, Mcdonaugh, and Werenski.

Mcdonaugh/Fox
Werenski/McAvoy
Slavin/???

 

[Mathieukferland]

Why are Eichel’s chances very slim?

Health