WarriorofTime
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Tricky, one year left on his ELC and eligible for an extension July 1st. I would expect him to sit out.
WC: Team Usa 2025
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William H Bonney
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Given his young age, he probably has to show up and make an impact here to really put himself in contention for the Olympic team.
WarriorofTime
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I think a young guy like Knies probably has a better shot just based on role. Cooley is going to need a slew of injuries or a monster start to the season to get considered in any event. Tuch is probably the first backup (from 4 Nations roster as base) Power Forward type and then Knies is second. Cooley has to deal with guys like Keller, Caufield, Robertson, DeBrincat in the way.
Zucker-Thompson - Tuck
Gauthier- Zegras - Terry
DeBrincat-Larkin - Kane
Smith - Cooley - Keller
Nazar - Beniers
wishman
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Will Smith will be going per Macklin Celebrini.
William H Bonney
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Will Smith will be going per Macklin Celebrini.
Those two are attached at the hip at all times, good for them
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Worlds could be a really good watch this year.
William H Bonney
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I don't disagree at all with this assessment. I love Cooley's game and 2028 is more when he'll be a top contender. Just that if he wants to push up that timeline, showing up to the WC is a prerequisite.
WarriorofTime
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Wonder if they became buddies at all when Celebrini was at BU and Smith at BC. I know they're rivals but Celebrini would have figured he had a high likelihood of ending up in San Jose.
Hell yes! I love Clayton Keller (goes without saying since I'm a Utah fan) and he's be a big add for the USA at the tournament.
Stop the losing culture Nick....come to the light again....
Ummmmm.....errrrrrr....how the hell did we ask Kesselring over him???
WarriorofTime
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Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
So, we have Thompson, Keller, Smith, Kesselring, and Vlasic already. Great start.
Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Beniers and LaCombe too...at least from what I saw...
William H Bonney
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Bummer that it takes the Olympics to seemingly make the bubble guys care but I'll take it nonetheless. Great to see Keller and Thompson both showing up so far.
hopefully Wolf isn't burnt out from this stretch run, kid was amazing and would be a lock for our #1. I still have hope for Swayman, but Wolf carried the Flames on his back for much of the year- he deserves the net here if he isn't gassed.
William H Bonney
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Not surprised he's undecided. While a productive player, I don't see him as a guy with a real chance to make our top teams, and he probably knows that.
William H Bonney
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I hope the goalies are clamoring for the opportunity. We have a ton of options but only Helle and Otter are safe. With Swayman's year and Demko's injuries, a spot is wide open for someone to step up and claim a spot.
