Olympics: 2014 - U.S. Roster Discussion

[Cory Trevor]

I'm a big fan of Goligoski, and if I am going to pick two super off the radar prospects I'd throw out Brandon Saad (mentioned before by somebody here) and the uber dark horses...... Jason Zucker or Nick Bjugstad.

I'd be severely ok with this. Big fan of him and love watching the Hawks right now. It's can't miss TV. Goligoski as far as I'm concerned should be considered. He was so excellent with the Pens and I know people are down on him because of the trade. Should be irrelevant. I haven't watched much of his play in Dallas though so I can't really say for now...

 

[FLYguy3911]

I thought Goligoski played well in the WC's last year as well. He's a lefty, so maybe he can sneak in on the bottom pairing or as an extra/PP guy.

 

[CanadienShark]

Just wondering, depending on how he develops, could Galchenyuk be in contention for the American team perhaps as 4th line centre or left wing? As a dark-horse candidate, I mean.

 

[magic school bus]

Just wondering, depending on how he develops, could Galchenyuk be in contention for the American team perhaps as 4th line centre or left wing? As a dark-horse candidate, I mean.

I'd say he's more than a dark horse candidate. If he keeps developing, he has a real chance to make the team - with a role possibly as big as Stastny's was, since he apparently no longer wants it.

 

[CanadienShark]

I'd say he's more than a dark horse candidate. If he keeps developing, he has a real chance to make the team - with a role possibly as big as Stastny's was, since he apparently no longer wants it.

Worrddd... Gally is one of my favourites and has been since well before the draft.

 

[Cory Trevor]

Just wondering, depending on how he develops, could Galchenyuk be in contention for the American team perhaps as 4th line centre or left wing? As a dark-horse candidate, I mean.

This has picked up steam quite heavily over the past month with his current play. It's been tossed about as to whether or not he's going to have a shot. Should his current play continue, an invite to camp almost an automatic. Not to mention how well he played in the WJC. My guess is that's pretty fresh in the mind of USA Hockey and it will be going forward.

 

[Cory Trevor]

I'm a big fan of Goligoski, and if I am going to pick two super off the radar prospects I'd throw out Brandon Saad (mentioned before by somebody here) and the uber dark horses...... Jason Zucker or Nick Bjugstad.

You dawg you. Three points tonight

 

[Xokkeu]

You dawg you. Three points tonight

Not just that but primary assists. These weren't just "I touched the puck" assists.

 

[Cory Trevor]

Not just that but primary assists. These weren't just "I touched the puck" assists.

Agreed. He's playing like a vet. Hope he gets an invite and continues his play.

 

[MrBrightside]

Team USA Roster in Sochi

It's obviously a little early, but thoughts on this roster...sorry if this thread has been done before:

Forwards - Kane, Callahan, Kesler, Pacioretty, Kessel, Parise, Backes, Ryan, JVR, Oshie, Brown, Pavelski, Stastny

Defense - Suter, Orpik, P. Martin, E. Johnson, J. Johnson, Yandle, Carle

Goaltenders - Quick, Miller, Anderson

 

[Nalens Oga]

McDonagh? Byfuglien?

Possibly Wheeler, Shattenkirk (big ice), Colin Wilson, Fowler, and Carlson.

Certainly not Orpik or Carle though.

 

[RiceCooker]

Ryan McDonagh should be there

 

[Michael Gary Scott]

Love USA's forward corps. Big and tough but still a ton of skill. Not sold on their defence though. But their goaltending makes up for it by far. Itll be another Canada/USA classic

 

[MrBrightside]

Agree with comments on McDonagh. Replace Orpik with him.

 

[I Hate Blake Coleman]

Wait, Erik Johnson makes it but Orpik is the one who gets the cut? What am I missing here?

 

[HanSolo]

Never understood why Orpik is so heavily favored.

 

[Trap Jesus]

I'd definitely put Schneider in as the #3. I've always preferred the 3rd goalie spot be more of a protege role. He's not exactly young anymore, but he should be a good bet going forward to contend for the starting job in 2018.

 

[w e l o s t b o y s]

If they're well coached this team will be a gold contender for sure

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1019399

 

[MrBrightside]

If they're well coached this team will be a gold contender for sure

http://hfboards.mandatory.com/showthread.php?t=1019399

So who coaches? Bylsma? Tortorella?

 

[TheOrganist]

Add McDonagh and Shattenkirk and take out Orpik and either Erik Johnson or Carle.

 

[BigT2002]

So who coaches? Bylsma? Tortorella?

Torts please

 

[gtwyc]

So who coaches? Bylsma? Tortorella?

bylsma please

 

[Samuel Culper III]

McDonagh and Cally are definitely deserving. I like the forward core posted a lot. Maybe Wheeler. Defense has a couple more tough decisions, but I have no doubts McDonagh makes the team.

 

[Samuel Culper III]

bylsma please

Rather Bylsma than Torts. Tired of Torts hockey. Glad we're turning it around, not unhappy having him as our coach, but that's enough Torts for me. Our hockey is not usually exciting.

 

[Sky04]

Carle?!? I wouldn't even want the guy on my AHL team, Shattenkirk is a MUCH better option.