Has anyone seen the US or Finish preliminary rosters?

[Sotnos]

Waddell just said during the intermission of the Tampa-Atlanta game that Grahame IS on the list, so I take back all the evil things I've been thinking about him.

 

[Jussi]

If I understood correctly, Team Finland head coach Erkka Westerlund said that they're not planning to publish any preliminary rosters, just the final one. The delivered list of about 60 players to the Finnish OC but didn't sounfd like it was going to be public.

 

[espo*]

If I understood correctly, Team Finland head coach Erkka Westerlund said that they're not planning to publish any preliminary rosters, just the final one. The delivered list of about 60 players to the Finnish OC but didn't sounfd like it was going to be public.

Why all the secrecy?I think 80% of posters here could pick most of their team.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Here's an a new article on the selection process for the U.S. Team: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/columnist/allen/2005-10-30-rink-rap_x.htm


It will be interesting to say the least who will end up making the squad.

 

[espo*]

Here's an a new article on the selection process for the U.S. Team: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/hockey/columnist/allen/2005-10-30-rink-rap_x.htm


It will be interesting to say the least who will end up making the squad.

Yes it will.it's early but not having more players who are up in the top scorers is a concern though not totally handi-capping.Bring guys who can skate and play two ways and guys who can be counted on to kill penalties and do good work on the P.P i'd say.

Why Schneider was ever "on the bubble" is beyond me.

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Yes it will.it's early but not having more players who are up in the top scorers is a concern though not totally handi-capping.Bring guys who can skate and play tow ways and guys who can be counted on to kill penalties and do good work on the P.P i'd say.

Why Schneider was ever "on the bubble" is beyond me.

Personally, I think Allen's concerns about scoring are overblown. As for Schneider, he's suited up for the U.S. on several occasions, so I would expect he's almost a lock to be there this time around.

 

[espo*]

Personally, I think Allen's concerns about scoring are overblown. As for Schneider, he's suited up for the U.S. on several occasions, so I would expect he's almost a lock to be there this time around.

He's a lock,yep,agreed.

 

[Jazz]

Last I heard about Finland was that their roster is named and submitted to the IIHF, but for some reason, they (the Finnish Federation) is not making it public.....

I have no idea why not though...

 

[Pekka Lampinen]

Keeping it secret means not having to tell the players whom they prefer over whom. Eventually they'll have to pick the players # 15-22 over 23-30, but now they can refrain from making statements 'round 50, some of whom will be borderline WC players in April. This is just guessing, though.

 

[Kimi]

Anyone want to post who they think would be on the Finland list of about 60?

 

[Shootmaster_44]

Based on what I've read here is the list I was able to put together for the Americans:

G Ty Conklin Edmonton Oilers

G Rick DiPietro New York Islanders

G Robert Esche Philadelphia Flyers

G John Grahame Tampa Bay Lightning

G Ryan Miller Buffalo Sabres

D Bryan Berard Toronto Maple Leafs

D Chris Chelios Detroit Red Wings

D Mark Eaton Nashville Predators

D Hal Gill Boston Bruins

D Tim Gleason Los Angeles Kings

D Derian Hatcher Philadelphia Flyers

D Brian Leetch Boston Bruins

D Jordan Leopold Calgary Flames

D John-Michael Liles Colorado Avalanche

D Paul Martin New Jersey Devils

D Aaron Miller Los Angeles Kings

D Brian Pothier Ottawa Senators

D Brian Rafalski New Jersey Devils

D Andy Roach St. Louis Blues

D Mathieu Schneider Detroit Red Wings

D Ryan Suter Nashville Predators

D David Tanabe Phoenix Coyotes

F Jason Blake New York Islanders

F Dustin Brown Los Angeles Kings

F Erik Cole Carolina Hurricanes

F Matt Cullen Carolina Hurricanes

F Chris Drury Buffalo Sabres

F Brian Gionta New Jersey Devils

F Scott Gomez New Jersey Devils

F Bill Guerin Dallas Stars

F Jeff Halpern Washington Capitals

F Chris Higgins Montreal Canadiens

F Ryan Kessler Vancouver Canucks

F Mike Knuble Philadelphia Flyers

F Steve Konowalchuk Colorado Avalanche

F Ryan Malone Pittsburgh Penguins

F Shawn McEachern Boston Bruins

F Mike Modano Dallas Stars

F Zach Parise New Jersey Devils

F Richard Park Vancouver Canucks

F Mark Parrish New York Islanders

F Jeremy Roenick Los Angeles Kings

F Brian Rolston Minnesota Wild

F Keith Tkachuk St. Louis Blues

F Doug Weight St. Louis Blues