World Cup of Hockey Discussion

[Hiesenberg]

Pre-Tournament Schedule.

Date|Teams|Time (Eastern)|
9/8|CZE Vs. RUS|12:30PM
|SWE Vs. FIN|12:00PM
|EUR Vs. NA|8:00PM
9/9|CAN Vs. USA|7:00PM|ESPNU
9/10|FIN Vs. SWE|12:00PM
|RUS Vs. CZE|10:30AM
|USA Vs. CAN|7:00PM
9/11|EUR Vs. NA|6:00PM
9/13|FIN Vs. USA|7:00PM|ESPN
9/14|CZE Vs. NA|3:30PM
|CAN Vs. RUS|7:30PM|ESPN2
|SWE Vs. EUR|7:00PM

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[Mkoll]

Team Finland:

Tuukka Rask, Boston Bruins, G
Pekka Rinne, Nashville Predators, G
Olli Maatta, Pittsburgh Penguins, D
Rasmus Ristolainen, Buffalo Sabers, D
Sami Vatanen, Anaheim Ducks, D
Esa Lindell, Dallas Stars, D
Mikko Koivu, Minnesota Wild, F
Jori Lehtera, St. Louis Blues, F
Aleksander Barkov, Florida Panthers, F
Mikael Granlund, Minnesota Wild, F
Jussi Jokinen, Florida Panthers, F
Valtteri Filppula, Tampa Bay Lightning
Leo Komarov, Toronto Maple Leafs, F
Joonas Donski, San Jose Sharks, F
Lauri Korpikoski, Edmonton Oilers, F
Teuvo Teravainen, Chicago Blackhawks, F

 

[Hiesenberg]

Since Mkoll beat me. I'll edit.

Anybody want to bet Giroux doesn't make it? Only has lead the NHL in pts the last 5 years.

 

[bennysflyers16]

Watch Tavares get named over G to start

 

[hatcher]

Since Mkoll beat me. I'll edit.

Anybody want to bet Giroux doesn't make it? Only has lead the NHL in pts the last 5 years.

It's more than just points though. He should make 4th line and take face offs for team canada.

 

[Hiesenberg]

I'm tweeting Grant McCagg about who's actually playing.

Basically the players involved have to be on NHL teams or NHL property? He was mentioning Laine not named yet. But technically Laine isn't an NHL player or part of an NHL team. Once drafted, he can be added?

I'm kind of confused by this.

 

[Hiesenberg]

I guess I'm wrong. I thought this thing was put together by the NHL and NHLPA?

If so, why the hell are they promoting players not on NHL teams?

 

[Rebels57]

Since Mkoll beat me. I'll edit.

Anybody want to bet Giroux doesn't make it? Only has lead the NHL in pts the last 5 years.

Already assumed he wouldnt be. They have something against him. Makes cheering against Canada much easier for me!

 

[Van Buren Boy]

Watch Tavares get named over G to start

they should both be there. Guys like O'Reilly and Duchene shouldn't be ahead of them even when taking position into consideration

 

[Audible Velvet]

In my amateur opinion, G is a perfect choice for assembling a short term roster. He's so good at so many things, it just makes sense.

 

[FLYguy3911]

Aren't they supposed to reveal the jerseys today too?

 

[Legion of Gloom]

There is no way Giroux does not make the team

 

[Tripod]

When Button said who the guys from TSN came up with, Giroux was not part of the 1st 16 guys listed. Neither was Tavares

But both were listed on the final roster. Tavares they had as the 13th forward. Giroux they had as the 2nd line RW.

I don't expect he makes the first 16...and honestly...would not be shocked if he was left off.

Ghost was listed on the under 23 team...but Couts was not...again...just the team that TSN picked...not the real one.

 

[Rebels57]

When Button said who the guys from TSN came up with, Giroux was not part of the 1st 16 guys listed. Neither was Tavares

But both were listed on the final roster. Tavares they had as the 13th forward. Giroux they had as the 2nd line RW.

I don't expect he makes the first 16...and honestly...would not be shocked if he was left off.

Ghost was listed on the under 23 team...but Couts was not...again...just the team that TSN picked...not the real one.

I mean, he's only led the league in points the past 5 years, is excellent defensively, a beast on faceoffs and great on the penalty kill..

If he was on any other team he would be a lock.

 

[whitstifier]

I mean, he's only led the league in points the past 5 years, is excellent defensively, a beast on faceoffs and great on the penalty kill..

If he was on any other team he would be a lock.

Too small

 

[orangecrush8]

Undoubtedly the top 3 centres for Team Canada should be Crosby Toews and Giroux.

If you want to make the argument (which I wouldn't agree with), he should be there for his versatility, faceoff strengths and PK ability.

It's unfathomable that he isn't named to this team.

 

[orangecrush8]

[NHL][/NHL]

I mean, he's only led the league in points the past 5 years, is excellent defensively, a beast on faceoffs and great on the penalty kill..

If he was on any other team he would be a lock.

The part that annoys me the most (much like the olympics) is that Canada will probably win the tournament regardless if they snub a player or two, and no one will bat an eye of the obvious names left off.

 

[Appleyard]

I mean, he's only led the league in points the past 5 years, is excellent defensively, a beast on faceoffs and great on the penalty kill..

If he was on any other team he would be a lock.

And is amongst eligible forwards the:

Highest scoring Canadian in last 6 seasons. (3rd in PPG)
Highest scoring Canadian in last 5 seasons. (2nd in PPG)
3rd Highest scoring Canadian in last 4 seasons. (6th in PPG)
4th Highest scoring Canadian in last 3 seasons. (6th in PPG)
4th Highest scoring Canadian in last 2 seasons. (5th in PPG)
5th Highest scoring Canadian this season. (5th in PPG)

While being the best all-around player of pretty much any of the top ~8 Canadian scorers over each time-span.

 

[Rebels57]

And is amongst eligible forwards the:

Highest scoring Canadian in last 6 seasons. (3rd in PPG)
Highest scoring Canadian in last 5 seasons. (2nd in PPG)
3rd Highest scoring Canadian in last 4 seasons. (6th in PPG)
4th Highest scoring Canadian in last 3 seasons. (6th in PPG)
4th Highest scoring Canadian in last 2 seasons. (5th in PPG)
5th Highest scoring Canadian this season. (5th in PPG)

While being the best all-around player of pretty much any of the top ~8 Canadian scorers over each time-span.

But he's not a Bruin, Ranger, Blackhawk or Penguin..soo...

 

[Tripod]

And is amongst eligible forwards the:

Highest scoring Canadian in last 6 seasons. (3rd in PPG)
Highest scoring Canadian in last 5 seasons. (2nd in PPG)
3rd Highest scoring Canadian in last 4 seasons. (6th in PPG)
4th Highest scoring Canadian in last 3 seasons. (6th in PPG)
4th Highest scoring Canadian in last 2 seasons. (5th in PPG)
5th Highest scoring Canadian this season. (5th in PPG)

While being the best all-around player of pretty much any of the top ~8 Canadian scorers over each time-span.

That does sum up how obviuos it is that he should be named.

Especially when you add in that he PK's, is great on FO, can play wing, etc..

 

[Rebels57]

That does sum up how obviuos it is that he should be named.

Especially when you add in that he PK's, is great on FO, can play wing, etc..

Gotta keep Crosby happy though..

 

[Curufinwe]

Gotta keep Crosby happy though..

They played together at the World Champs last year, don't forget. The tournament where Coots ruined his long term future by missing valuable gym time.

 

[hatcher]

Canada is so deep with stars he might not make it but it happens. Duchene should be on the team forsure.

 

[orangecrush8]

As expected, Voracek, Neuvirth and Gudas all named to the Czech team.

 

[Appleyard]

Czech Team:

Petr Mrazek, Detroit Red Wings, G
Michal Neuvirth, Philadelphia Flyers, G
Ondrej Pavelec, Winnipeg Jets, G
Radko Gudas, Philadelphia Flyers, D
Michal Kempny, Avangard Omsk (KHL), D
Roman Polak, San Jose Sharks, D
Andrej Sustr, Tampa Bay Lightning, D
Michael Frolik, Calgary Flames, F
Martin Hanzal, Arizona Coyotes, F
Tomas Hertl, San Jose Sharks, F
David Krejci, Boston Bruins, F
Ondrej Palat, Tampa Bay Lightning, F
David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins, F
Tomas Plekanec, Montreal Canadiens, F
Vladimir Sobotka, Avangard Omsk (KHL), F
Jakub Voracek, Philadelphia Flyers, F