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William H Bonney said:
They don't have to send someone home, they just can't use register all of the players they currently have. It's quite possible a guy like Hutson or Howard accepted their invite knowing as much but want to be there for the experience nonetheless.
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I was actually trying to look up the rules about this to see if there was anything in the rules about keeping players around who aren't technically registered for the team. I couldn't find anything, and you beat me to it.

Since I couldn't find anything that must mean there aren't actually any rules against it. Only other time I've known about the rules about it are in another sport. At the Rugby World Cup, if a player gets injured he has to be sent home and isn't allowed to be "with the team." I'm not sure if I ever knew the specifics on what "with the team" means in the first place, but when I've followed the RWC, teams will send injured players home. I suppose they're free to return to the host country at their own expense, but none of them do. The RWC does allow for injury replacements during the tournament, but they have to be brought into the host country as needed instead of being allowed to be "with the team" (whatever that really means). Of course, matches at that tournament are generally 5-7 days apart, so they can get away with it. Wouldn't really work at a hockey tournament where the games are every other day or another game the day right after the other.
 
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KillerMillerTime said:
Larkin is a lock.
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I really wish he was healthy enough to play at this. I know he has missed it with the offseason surgery's the last couple years and it sounded like he was too banged up to go at his end of season press conference. I wanted him to be a part of when they do get over the hump so bad, he is a guy that loves putting on the USA jersey.

EDIT: Apologies apparently Larkin is home with a family issue per the Washington Post.

He was not healthy after the four nations, but I really had hoped he was going especially after the comments. I share the others thoughts that they should honor Johnny Hockey. I think it would be cool if the captain of our international teams wore #13 at tournaments moving forward. They kind of do that in college with certain numbers, I think it would be a unique tribute and something you could do for decades.
 
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The Zetterberg Era said:
I really wish he was healthy enough to play at this. I know he has missed it with the offseason surgery's the last couple years and it sounded like he was too banged up to go at his end of season press conference. I wanted him to be a part of when they do get over the hump so bad, he is a guy that loves putting on the USA jersey.
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Up to me Larkin and Werenski would be Captains.
 
Any idea about the powerplay lines?

Is Werenski in for the first game? Did not play any pre tournament games
 
The Zetterberg Era said:
I really wish he was healthy enough to play at this. I know he has missed it with the offseason surgery's the last couple years and it sounded like he was too banged up to go at his end of season press conference. I wanted him to be a part of when they do get over the hump so bad, he is a guy that loves putting on the USA jersey.

EDIT: Apologies apparently Larkin is home with a family issue per the Washington Post.

He was not healthy after the four nations, but I really had hoped he was going especially after the comments. I share the others thoughts that they should honor Johnny Hockey. I think it would be cool if the captain of our international teams wore #13 at tournaments moving forward. They kind of do that in college with certain numbers, I think it would be a unique tribute and something you could do for decades.
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I agree that Larkin should be here. To lead by example after the comments he made plus the bond he had with Johnny like many did. My hope is that him or someone else sitting around is watching this team, either feels better or isn't dealing with any personal stuff and makes it out here next week. Don't register Hutson or Howard. And see if someone wants to step up after seeing what Canada just got to show up here..
 
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VILPERI said:
Any idea about the powerplay lines?

Is Werenski in for the first game? Did not play any pre tournament games
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I would imagine if he is there skating he will play. A player like him doesn't need much time out there to get up to speed. But we need to understand these d pairings and how they will look with all the lefties we have...so he needs to play right out the gate imo.
 
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Playmaker82 said:
I think you're in the wrong forum, mate 😂 Haha ;)
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It's fine on its own, but let's stay on topic from here on out.
 
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I don't get why we registered Howard at all. And if Werenski isn't there yet, not happy about that. Needs to be there by game 1, can't just stroll in again no matter how thankful we are he is coming.
 
They said on monday that Werenski and Pinto will be with team later this week, but Werenski not even registered yet, which is weird. Kinda looks like he will miss first game at least.
 
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Eichel is the straw that stirs the drink in Vegas. What a terrific all around player.

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(* I meant to post this in the Game Thread. My bad. *) :facepalm:
 
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Honestly don't care if Werenski misses today's game. Not because this game should be an easy pushover. But I want him focused and healthy for the whole tournament. He's a game changer as we all know.
 
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SanDogBrewin said:
Honestly don't care if Werenski misses today's game. Not because this game should be an easy pushover. But I want him focused and healthy for the whole tournament. He's a game changer as we all know.
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This will be a hostile barn, a tough game out the gate. Lots of questions on the blue line right now, this is where you start to build chemistry and trust. If he isn't here yet I just don't understand why he has been off for over 2 weeks now..
Crosby and Mackinnon are here, Werenski should be here. I am thankful he answered the call but it is stuff like this as reasons why we never win.
 
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AmericanDream said:
This will be a hostile barn, a tough game out the gate. Lots of questions on the blue line right now, this is where you start to build chemistry and trust. If he isn't here yet I just don't understand why he has been off for over 2 weeks now..
Crosby and Mackinnon are here, Werenski should be here. I am thankful he answered the call but it is stuff like this as reasons why we never win.
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Don't think this is the reason why the US never wins. USA has sent good enough teams, to at least , win a Silver. Last year is a good example, the US folds in the semis or the quarters when they have plenty of talent to win.

We don't know if it's Family issue, a nagging injury or Visa issues. I don't like that USA hasn't said anything. USA hockey announced Werenski is coming. Don't think there would have been official announcement if he weren't.

If USA gets upset in the opener. It's more likely going to be shoddy goaltending and lack of scoring. Not one player.
 
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SanDogBrewin said:
Don't think this is the reason why the US never wins. USA has sent good enough teams, to at least , win a Silver. Last year is a good example, the US folds in the semis or the quarters when they have plenty of talent to win.

We don't know if it's Family issue, a nagging injury or Visa issues. I don't like that USA hasn't said anything. USA hockey announced Werenski is coming. Don't think there would have been official announcement if he weren't.

If USA gets upset in the opener. It's more likely going to be shoddy goaltending and lack of scoring. Not one player.
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We don't take this as seriously as other countries. If this was the Stanley Cup playoffs-would he miss? The answer is, no. The other countries view it as that. Our competition views this is a Stanley Cup finals, outside of maybe Canada. If we have players showing up when they can or whatever the reason, it again shows to me one of the main problems we have. Again, people are going through things I get that, but you commit to the team 100% or don't. It simply sends mixed messages that we aren't taking this seriously which many of us have felt for decades plus. I hope he is at least with the team and has a tremendous tournament. But not the start/news we should be hearing right away imo.
 
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" If this was the Stanley Cup playoffs-would he miss ?"

That's not even a question. The Worlds and the Stanley Cup are not remotely the same. The IIHF absolutely knows keeping the tournament scheduled during the NHL Playoffs and having the tournament overseas makes it difficult for spmw NA players.

US players missing the Worlds for various reasons is never going to change. The timing of the tournament helps make it difficult. As far the US players that always skip the Worlds - Eff them. USA has had teams that should have won more than a bronze.
 
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