Olympics: Team USA 2022

[SanDogBrewin]

Looks like USAH learned its lesson from 2018 when it didn't invite nearly enough NCAA players. Heavy NCAA roster already and I imagine we'll see more. Who are some other NCAA guys you might expect to be in contention?

I'm interested to see what other NCAA defenseman get in the mix. Attard? Lohrei? Johnson?





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It would be a phenomenal idea to let Lohrei run the US powerplay.

 

[SK94]

Strauss Mann was excellent last year in Michigan and has been again this year in Sweden. Hopefully he can earn deserved NHL deal in the next summer. That said, I would like to see Dryden McKay rather than other European based guys like Smith, Cannata or Maxwell.

 

[Lartsaman]

That said, I would like to see Dryden McKay rather than other European based guys like Smith, Cannata or Maxwell.

Jeremy Smith will play for Team China.

 

[KillerMillerTime]

It would be a phenomenal idea to let Lohrei run the US powerplay.

There are only 2 spots left on D right? So you have to
think he is on the bubble to even make the team never mind run the PP.

 

[SK94]

Jeremy Smith will play for Team China.

I don't know why any American would want to play for China (or any other country) but it should not be even possible that he can play for China even if he has nationality. He played for Team USA in U18s and you need to play least five full seasons in your new country if you have represented your previous nation in official competition. This is only his third season in Kunlun. That said, he should not be in Team USA.

 

[Urbanskog]

I don't know why any American would want to play for China (or any other country) but it should not be even possible that he can play for China even if he has nationality. He played for Team USA in U18s and you need to play least five full seasons in your new country if you have represented your previous nation in official competition. This is only his third season in Kunlun. That said, he should not be in Team USA.

The KRS organization has implied that the IIHF has granted him a special exception to represent China.

 

[SK94]

The KRS organization has implied that the IIHF has granted him a special exception to represent China.

This is sad in two ways: 1) People are selling their national identities so easily because of money these days (or they don't have it in a first place) and 2) International hockey is totally pointless if smaller nations just try to recruit players who are not in any way connected to their country. IIHF is allowing this to happen because they are bunch of wankers.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

This is sad in two ways: 1) People are selling their national identities so easily because of money these days (or they don't have it in a first place) and 2) International hockey is totally pointless if smaller nations just try to recruit players who are not in any way connected to their country. IIHF is allowing this to happen because they are bunch of wankers.

Yeah, rules are rules....until they don't apply and then we'll provide an "exemption.:

 

[William H Bonney]

This is sad in two ways: 1) People are selling their national identities so easily because of money these days (or they don't have it in a first place) and 2) International hockey is totally pointless if smaller nations just try to recruit players who are not in any way connected to their country. IIHF is allowing this to happen because they are bunch of wankers.

In addition to the players, I'm sure the IIHF and IOC executives are being paid handsomely to do so.

 

[ORRFForever]

Wait. American fans are complaining about other countries poaching their players? That's rich.

 

[redwings8831]

 

[TheDoldrums]

 

[Bonin21]

That line bothered me. It wouldn't be even close to compare to what the guys did in 1980.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Going with a roster mainly composed of college players with a sprinkling of pros is probably the best approach. I would also say Quinn will likely be a very good coach for such a group. Interesting to see the final roster/how they will do.

 

[NTDP]

That line bothered me. It wouldn't be even close to compare to what the guys did in 1980.

I think it's just more of a joke than anything. Agree, if we hypothetically did win it wouldn't be like the upset in Lake Placid.

We should have a fun and competitive team. Still hard to tell how they'd do vs Russia, Finland, etc as they have some really good European pros over there that will be aged 24-30.

 

[William H Bonney]

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Interested to see the other goalies and forwards.

 

[Bonin21]

I assume someone like Seravalli will leak the whole US roster prior to the show on ESPN, just like the Seattle roster.

 

[William H Bonney]

I hope Bobby Ryan makes it.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

I hope Bobby Ryan makes it.

I think he would be a good add.

 

[Ban Hammered]

I hope Ryan Lasch makes it, been so good in Sweden and could be a nice scoring asset.

 

[Lartsaman]

I hope Bobby Ryan makes it.

I guess he´s out.

 

[William H Bonney]

I guess he´s out.

Bummer. He would have been a good veteran addition with skill.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Bummer. He would have been a good veteran addition with skill.

I'll have to take a good look at the finalized roster but from what I can tell they seem to be going all in on a young roster with an emphasis on skating.

 

[redwings8831]