WJC: 2021 Canada Roster Talk

[SpoolCat]

Yeah, but almost all of these guys look dominant in junior. Playing against the best of the best is a different story. Tomasino looked ok to me, but I didn't see a guy that Team Canada had to have, either.

True but during the preview show Mckenzie went out of his way to remark upon his dominance during the preview show.

 

[surixon]

Nice to see Perfetti put up some more assists. That is 3 points now in 3 games which I think has him tied for the team lead in points on red.

 

[Dack]

I'm thinking that Holloway-Newhook-Pelletier could be a bottom 6 line in the tournament with Tourigny singling them out as a line that impressed.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

That McMichael-Dach-Cozens line is ridiculous. I really do not see how other junior teams contain that lol. Just casually toss 3 guys who could be the teams 1C all together on the first line for fun.

 

[Odie Cleghorn]

Yeah, but almost all of these guys look dominant in junior. Playing against the best of the best is a different story. Tomasino looked ok to me, but I didn't see a guy that Team Canada had to have, either.

Looked OK when? He was one of the best forwards in the scrimmages before the break and he and Zary did well with Dach. They should use that line and have Cozens and McMichael making other line stronger. And go back to Cozens - Dach - McMichael if things aren't going well.

 

[tigervixxxen]

I'm thinking that Holloway-Newhook-Pelletier could be a bottom 6 line in the tournament with Tourigny singling them out as a line that impressed.

I like that line. Good enough jam for the bottom 6 but could be still very dynamic.

 

[surixon]

Are people starting to get worried about that Byfield line? Him and Krebs have both still not found the scoresheet nor did they look at all impressive in the first two games.

I like a lot of what else I have seen in camp but neither of those two have shown any semblance of being offensive contributors for the team as of yet.

 

[ORRFForever]

Are people starting to get worried about that Byfield line? Him and Krebs have both still not found the scoresheet nor did they look at all impressive in the first two games.

I like a lot of what else I have seen in camp but neither of those two have shown any semblance of being offensive contributors for the team as of yet.

As I said before, I don't know what to make of Byfield. If he isn't going to make a positive difference, cut him.

 

[Skolman]

I'm thinking that Holloway-Newhook-Pelletier could be a bottom 6 line in the tournament with Tourigny singling them out as a line that impressed.

Sounds like a great energy line, that can contribute offensively.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Are people starting to get worried about that Byfield line? Him and Krebs have both still not found the scoresheet nor did they look at all impressive in the first two games.

I like a lot of what else I have seen in camp but neither of those two have shown any semblance of being offensive contributors for the team as of yet.

Byfield in general just continues to leave me wanting more. Obviously no idea how he did tonight but anytime I watch him he just never seems to go out of his way to impose himself on the game. If it doesn't find it's way to him he can tend to just kind of be out there...not accomplishing much.

 

[surixon]

As I said before, I don't know what to think of Byfield. If he isn't going to make a positive difference, cut him.

I have said this before but he has not really ever impressed me in any of the games I have seen him play.

Perhaps I am simply not seeing the right games but its a good 15 game sample now and I come away wanting more each time.

 

[ORRFForever]

Byfield in general just continues to leave me wanting more. Obviously no idea how he did tonight but anytime I watch him he just never seems to go out of his way to impose himself on the game. If it doesn't find it's way to him he can tend to just kind of be out there...not accomplishing much.

Well said.

 

[ORRFForever]

I have said this before but he has not really ever impressed me in any of the games I have seen him play.

Perhaps I am simply not seeing the right games but its a good 15 game sample now and I come away wanting more each time.

Yup. We all seem to feel that way.

 

[surixon]

Yup. We'll all seem to feel that way.

I find it really bizarre for a prospect of his caliber.

I see the size, the speed and the tools that you would think would allow him to dominate games but it just never happens atleast when I'm watching.

 

[ORRFForever]

I find it really bizarre for a prospect of his caliber.

I see the size, the speed and the tools that you would think would allow him to dominate games but it just never happens atleast when I'm watching.

Therein lies the mystery. So much size, skill and potential, but he's invisible. He's not even physical and he's 6'4". Makes no sense.

But, again, if he's NOT going to make a difference, cut him. There's too much talent available to waste a forward/center position on someone who's not an asset.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

Are people starting to get worried about that Byfield line? Him and Krebs have both still not found the scoresheet nor did they look at all impressive in the first two games.

I like a lot of what else I have seen in camp but neither of those two have shown any semblance of being offensive contributors for the team as of yet.

The only line/pairs that I think are set at this point are:

McMichael - Cozens - Dach

Byram - Drysdale

Everything else looks to be pretty much up in the air to me.

I wouldn’t worry too much about Byfield yet. Even if he has a slow start they can ease him into the tournament as a 3C and have Newhook, or Mercer at 2C.

 

[ORRFForever]

I wouldn’t worry too much about Byfield yet. Even if he has a slow start they can ease him into the tournament as a 3C and have Newhook, or Mercer at 2C.

But what about the poor kids who get cut so the team can keep someone who didn't earn a spot? If there wasn't a ton of talent available, I'd say fine, but...

At this point, I'd rather find a way to keep Shane Wright.

 

[Gurglesons]

Wish Poulin would have had a better camp. Seems like he just didn’t do enough to impress with the additions of Dach and Cozens.

 

[J1mLahey]

Apologies if this has been covered but are we expecting cuts tonight ?

 

[surixon]

Apologies if this has been covered but are we expecting cuts tonight ?

They are expected to announce some cuts at some point tonight.

 

[NA Hockey]

Cuts are happening in the morning before players go to rink for morning skate.

 

[Northern Avs Fan]

But what about the poor kids who get cut so the team can keep someone who didn't earn a spot? If there wasn't a ton of talent available, I'd say fine, but...

At this point, I'd rather find a way to keep Shane Wright.

I only watched one of the scrimmages, so I can’t really comment to how well Byfield has played overall.

It seems a bit early to be writing off a player with his talent though

 

[ORRFForever]

It seems a bit early to be writing off a player with his talent though

We're talking about a short tournament not his career.

Bring the best players.

 

[surixon]

Byfield isn't getting cut, can't remember the last time team Canada cut a returning player.

What I am curious about is if the coaching staff might be rethinking his role on the team but one more inters quad game to go.

 

[ORRFForever]

Byfield isn't getting cut, can't remember the last time team Canada cut a returning player.

Unfortunately you're right.