Who was the biggest omission from the Four Nations Cup rosters?

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

Thoughts on the Four Nations rosters?

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[CycloneSweep]

Eklund ainec.

 

[the valiant effort]

While there are some odd omissions, there’s nothing on the level of a ‘98 Niedermayer.

 

[BB79]

Got to go with Thompson

 

[WhiskeyYerTheDevils]

Auston Matthews is the only American with more goals per game than Tage Thompson in the last 3 years.

 

[JKG33]

Other: Tom Wilson (CAN)

 

[Albatros]

Myers and Oleksiak.

 

[Regal]

I voted that none are snubs because I don’t think there’s anything egregious, but I think Eklund and Thompson stand out

 

[Kcb12345]

Thompson stands out for sure

 

[Regal]

Other: Tom Wilson (CAN)

I never understood the desire for Wilson. He’s a good player with a strong start but he’s 30 so we know what he is already (and it’s not as good as he’s been so far), and his intimidation factor isn’t much of a factor in a glorified all star tournament like this like it would be in a real playoff series. He also takes too many penalties.

 

[JKG33]

I never understood the desire for Wilson. He’s a good player with a strong start but he’s 30 so we know what he is already (and it’s not as good as he’s been so far), and his intimidation factor isn’t much of a factor in a glorified all star tournament like this like it would be in a real playoff series. He also takes too many penalties.

A player that tough and skilled belongs. He doesn't have to fight or play dirty, but there's basically nobody in the tournament who can match his physicality

 

[Took a pill in Sbisa]

A player that tough and skilled belongs. He doesn't have to fight or play dirty, but there's basically nobody in the tournament who can match his physicality

I don't recall any international events with NHL players that were won because of physicality though

 

[Madap]

Schiefle probably. Maybe Thompson.

Gotta say though, this might be the worst Canada roster we’ve seen in a long time. At least on paper. Sad how far we’ve come.

 

[BKarchitect]

Hyman seems an odd choice to consider a notable omission when he has 3 goals and 8 points in 20 games while averaging over 19 minutes of ice time and more average PP time per game than any Oiler player, including McDavid and Draisatl.

I mean…I guess you could argue some sort of “chemistry with McDavid / scores the greasy goals” kind of thing - except he’s not showing any of that this season, and the Canadian roster is not lacking in hard-working wingers with a nose for the net.

 

[Regal]

A player that tough and skilled belongs. He doesn't have to fight or play dirty, but there's basically nobody in the tournament who can match his physicality

I just don’t think these types of showcases ever get that physical to take him over more skilled players. If it was a playoff type tournament then sure

 

[wetcoast]

Bouchard is the answer here as his skillset is better than any of the other snubs as has been his recent performance.

 

[Liam Smith]

The answer is John Carlson.

 

[Bounces R Way]

Thompson really the only eyebrow raiser for me here. Thought Weegar and Backlund had outside chances at being the 7th D and 4th line Cs but neither have really played all that well or anything this year. Guess Sweden thought they had enough shutdown with JEE but Arvidsson is cooked, not a good selection there. Not surprised at all they didn't take Bouchard, they got enough offense and he's too mistake prone.

For a 4th line role for Canada I'd rather have had Wilson than Hagel or Jarvis but that's more a personal preference than thinking he's better than those guys. Gets shit on on this forum but he's quite a good PKer and two way player along with being a physical presence.

 

[sabremike]

I hope Team USA loses every game 10-0.

Bunch of freaking clowns.

 

[LaMasquerade]

Jokiharju (FIN) was the biggest surprise omission for me. I think he's better than Välimäki or Haanpää. Also Finland doesn't have that many good D options, so therefore this was big surprise even comparing to the guys in OP's choices.

Would've personally loved to see also Maccelli in Finnish jersey.

 

[hangman005]

Thompson, Logan. I personally still don't take Hill over Thompson on Vegas.... let alone Canada.

 

[Turin]

Tage

 

[Hallonbroder]

Real happy that Tage was left off the roster, seems like a terrible person.

I’d say that us swedes would’ve rather seen the likes of Backlund and Zetterlund instead of Arvidsson and Nyqvist

 

[trick9]

Other: John Carlson.

 

[Johnny Tomala]

Other: Dougie Hamilton (Canada).