2014 Winter Olympics Sucked. WOAT.

[SimplySensational]

Name | Country | GP | Goals | Assists | Points
Nicklas Backstrom| Sweden | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1
John Carlson | USA | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2
Martin Erat | Czech Republic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1
Marcus Johansson | Sweden | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0
Alexander Ovechkin | Russia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2

USA Schedule

Opponent | Date | Time | Result
Slovakia | 2/13 | 7:30 AM | USA 7 - SLV 1
Russia | 2/15 | 7:30 AM | USA 3 - RUS 2 SO
Slovenia | 2/16 | 7:30 AM |

Russia Schedule

Opponent | Date | Time | Result
Slovenia | 2/13 | 7:30 AM | RUS 5 - SLO 2
USA | 2/15 | 7:30 AM | USA 3 - RUS 2 SO
Slovakia | 2/16 | 7:30 AM |

Sweden Schedule

Opponent | Date | Time | Result
Czech | 2/12 | 12:00 PM | SWE 4 - CZE 2
Switzerland | 2/14 | 7:30 AM | SWE 1 - SUI 0
Latvia | 2/16 | 12:00 PM |

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[txpd]

Mike Green?? nah...cant be.

 

[SimplySensational]

Mike Green?? nah...cant be.

Its out of 47 players... Was pretty much a guarantee.

http://olympics.usahockey.com/news_article/show/272491?referrer_id=

USA's complete invite list. Seth Jones... Poile isn't even going to pretend he isn't biased.

 

[brs03]

It'd be one thing if Jones made the team (seems like a stretch to me), but it clearly makes sense to make him a part of the process; he'll be a cornerstone of the US defense for the next 16 years probably. (Similar reasoning for bringing in Trouba, I'm sure, though the impact isn't as big).

Sad thing is that Jack Johnson will probably make the US team since he's a good soldier and always plays in the Worlds when called upon.

 

[NobodyBeatsTheWiz]

Good to see Alzner and Holtby get invites. I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility Holtby actually makes the team. He essentially has to beat out Mike Smith and Carey Price.

Kind of depressing that the Caps have no forwards that are even close to a Team Canada camp invite.

 

[Capagonia]

According to today's Japer's Rink Caps Clips Czech team has already had their initial camp and Neuvy, Erat, and Kundratek all attended.

 

[brs03]

Holtby would be a sensible 3rd string/here for the future guy, if he starts out strong this season. Surprised Reimer wasn't included for potentially a similar role.

 

[SimplySensational]

It'd be one thing if Jones made the team (seems like a stretch to me), but it clearly makes sense to make him a part of the process; he'll be a cornerstone of the US defense for the next 16 years probably. (Similar reasoning for bringing in Trouba, I'm sure, though the impact isn't as big).

Sad thing is that Jack Johnson will probably make the US team since he's a good soldier and always plays in the Worlds when called upon.

Is there a right handed USA defense man nearing retirement I didn't know about?

 

[brs03]

Is there one you don't expect Jones to be better than by the time the 2018 Olympics come around? Because there isn't for me...

 

[SimplySensational]

Is there one you don't expect Jones to be better than by the time the 2018 Olympics come around? Because there isn't for me...

You really believe Jones will be better than Carlson or Shattenkirk?

 

[brs03]

Sure. As far as value as a prospect goes he's in the Pietrangelo tier; he could be the best Dman in the league in 4-5 years. That's certainly enough reason to have him be a part of the process as this point, even if there's a question of when/if he'll get there.

 

[SimplySensational]

Sure. As far as value as a prospect goes he's in the Pietrangelo tier; he could be the best Dman in the league in 4-5 years. That's certainly enough reason to have him be a part of the process as this point, even if there's a question of when/if he'll get there.

Shattenkirk GA/20 11-12: 0.452 13: 0.552

Pietrangelo 11-12: 0.502 13: 0.795

 

[Liberati0n*]

Shattenkirk GA/20 11-12: 0.452 13: 0.552

Pietrangelo 11-12: 0.502 13: 0.795

Wow, brs, you just got embarrassed.

 

[brs03]

Shattenkirk ES on-ice Sv% 11-12: .941 13: .919
Pietrangelo 11-12: .936 13: .901

/drops mic

Pietro also saw tougher competition in both seasons, so...

(Regardless, I get your point; Shattenkirk is really frickin' good, and I was probably glossing over that before so I apologize)

 

[Liberati0n*]

Good to see Alzner and Holtby get invites. I don't think it's out of the realm of possibility Holtby actually makes the team. He essentially has to beat out Mike Smith and Carey Price.

Kind of depressing that the Caps have no forwards that are even close to a Team Canada camp invite.

Laich didn't get invited? I only skimmed the list but I could have sworn I saw Mike Richards on it. That doesn't make any sense.

 

[um]

Laich didn't get invited? I only skimmed the list but I could have sworn I saw Mike Richards on it. That doesn't make any sense.

hes probably still recovering from injury

 

[sk84fun_dc]

Sweden and Finland already released camp rosters, too.

link- Sweden's

 

[Ovechkins Wodka]

Laich didn't get invited? I only skimmed the list but I could have sworn I saw Mike Richards on it. That doesn't make any sense.

GMGM told him his invite is in the mail

 

[Halpysback*]

Shattenkirk GA/20 11-12: 0.452 13: 0.552

Pietrangelo 11-12: 0.502 13: 0.795

Your insight into this sport is absolutely legendary

 

[ChibiPooky]

Your insight into this sport is absolutely legendary

Basic stats can be good too.

Good on you for not taking the low-hanging username fruit, though.

 

[SimplySensational]

People are making rosters with Faulk, Byfuglien, EJ, and JJ over Shattenkirk and Carlson.

Another one is the lack of MoJo.... 4th highest PPG among Swedish wingers in the NHL. Not like he already has chemistry with Backstrom or anything...

 

[InjuredChoker]

People are making rosters with Faulk, Byfuglien, EJ, and JJ over Shattenkirk and Carlson.

Another one is the lack of MoJo.... 4th highest PPG among Swedish wingers in the NHL. Not like he already has chemistry with Backstrom or anything...

??

Sedin, Alfredsson, Eriksson, Landeskog, Franzen, Hagelin, Steen and Hörnqvist. Zetterberg too, though he has been a lot at C in recent years. Unless you meant just last year.

I think EJ is above Carlson and Shatt bc of he's more defensive minded. Played awesome at last Olympics too, and last year's WCs. It depends on what they are looking for.

 

[brs03]

JJ's going to make it because he's a good soldier for USA Hockey. I think I've even heard talk of him being captain. Given that he's terrible, this is troubling.

 

[CapitalsCupReality]

I only hope if Russia loses, Ovy doesn't mentally "break" again....maybe if they can win it, he'll carry this malformed roster on his back to a Cup. A hell of a hot streak is about our best bope...


I hope the suggestion that Laich get invited was a joke. He's not close to that calibre of player, much less coming off the extended layoff which probably sealed that deal quickly.

 

[SimplySensational]

??

Sedin, Alfredsson, Eriksson, Landeskog, Franzen, Hagelin, Steen and Hörnqvist. Zetterberg too, though he has been a lot at C in recent years. Unless you meant just last year.

I think EJ is above Carlson and Shatt bc of he's more defensive minded. Played awesome at last Olympics too, and last year's WCs. It depends on what they are looking for.

Err... You should do the math. Alfredsson, Eriksson, Landeskog, Hagelin and Hornqvist, definitely didn't have a higher PPG than Johansson.