News Article: Oilers at World Championships(McDavid, Hall, Draisaitl, Talbot, Maroon, Yak, Hendo)

[Jumptheshark]

World Championship is a joke. It's not a true championship. I wish Canada would not send a team there.

the world cup is a joke

 

[McTedi]

the world cup is a joke

The reason why many dislike the world championship is because the nations don't field the best lineups possible.

 

[LaGu]

The reason why many dislike the world championship is because the nations don't field the best lineups possible.

If some people dislike it then they could simply ignore it, but in the end many still end up in these threads arguing back and forth.

You often don't see the best possible line-ups, even in "best on best" tournaments. Last Olympics Sweden fielded a line-up without H.Sedin, Zetterberg and Backstrom in the final game and instead used Marcus Kruger as their 1C. Talk about not fielding the best possible line-up.

Honestly, look at last year's team Canada:
Hall, Duchene, Giroux, Mackinnon, O'Reilly, Crosby, Spezza, Seguin, Ekblad, Burns.

Boooooh, no Weber, Doughty, Toews or Stamkos. Not worth watching...

I have a hard time understanding why people cannot either enjoy the tournament or just ignore it if it bothers them so much.

 

[joestevens29]

Well after the scandal in Russia, one really has to wonder how many KHLers can not make the World Championship/World Cup. Could be an opportunity for Yak.

 

[McOylerz]

If some people dislike it then they could simply ignore it, but in the end many still end up in these threads arguing back and forth.

You often don't see the best possible line-ups, even in "best on best" tournaments. Last Olympics Sweden fielded a line-up without H.Sedin, Zetterberg and Backstrom in the final game and instead used Marcus Kruger as their 1C. Talk about not fielding the best possible line-up.

Honestly, look at last year's team Canada:
Hall, Duchene, Giroux, Mackinnon, O'Reilly, Crosby, Spezza, Seguin, Ekblad, Burns.

Boooooh, no Weber, Doughty, Toews or Stamkos. Not worth watching...

I have a hard time understanding why people cannot either enjoy the tournament or just ignore it if it bothers them so much.

Well said! If you don't want to watch it why spoil it for everyone else. We all know who is there and who isn't. Big deal! Every country is missing some top players - so what? If you don't want to watch then don't. But quit the Captain Obvious routine and go watch something else. /rant

NOTE: This was not directed at anyone in particular, but the all too common sentiment that this tournament is pointless because some players aren't playing in it.

 

[Jumptheshark]

The reason why many dislike the world championship is because the nations don't field the best lineups possible.

and the world cup is combining countries into one team

 

[joestevens29]

and the world cup is combining countries into one team

They're both a joke

 

[Pointteen]

Pens out early and a line of McDavid Crosby XXX
That's what I want

 

[joestevens29]

Pens out early and a line of McDavid Crosby XXX
That's what I want

Does Crosby go with the world cup?

 

[FiveFourteenSixOne]

Does Crosby go with the world cup?

That's really a good question. I wouldn't be surprised, nor would I blame him if he opts not to go, but as a fan I sure hope he does.

 

[Pointteen]

Does Crosby go with the world cup?

Up in the air. If anyone can encourage Connor to shoot more, it is Sid.

 

[joestevens29]

Up in the air. If anyone can encourage Connor to shoot more, it is Sid.

Is it really an issue? Seems that he does shoot quite a bit. I mean playing with Sid he'll learn a lot of little things, I just don't think there is really something he has to change at this point.

 

[Jejune]

Is it really an issue? Seems that he does shoot quite a bit. I mean playing with Sid he'll learn a lot of little things, I just don't think there is really something he has to change at this point.

Yeah, I don't see him passing up many opportunities to shoot to be honest. It's not like he's Hemsky out there.

 

[TheRebuild]

Hope he doesn't go. Too much risk of injury at that thing. Lots of head hunters at that tournament (and on the international scene in general).

 

[frag2]

Hope he doesn't go. Too much risk of injury at that thing. Lots of head hunters at that tournament (and on the international scene in general).

I want McDavid to go because I just want to watch him play over the summer...well a few weeks, but I do understand the whole head hunting thing. So many players do stupid **** like that in these international tourneys just to make a name for themselves.

Sounds weird but it's true.

 

[Soli]

 

[frag2]

Maybe we'll get to further the Hall-McDavid experiment again in a meaningless tournament.

Unless Canada does the Hall-Crosby pairing again

 

[1Gold Standard]

Maybe we'll get to further the Hall-McDavid experiment again in a meaningless tournament.

Unless Canada does the Hall-Crosby pairing again

I doubt Sid ever goes to that tournament again. for this year I'd like to see a Hall Tavares line. once J.T.'s season comes to a close that is. I doubt the Isles make it past the 1st rd. and Ebs can stick with McD and whatever other lucky SOB they can place there to take sweet feeds from the Mcgifted one.

I'm expecting McDavid to lead that tournament in scoring.

 

[Spawn]

I doubt Sid ever goes to that tournament again. for this year I'd like to see a Hall Tavares line. once J.T.'s season comes to a close that is. I doubt the Isles make it past the 1st rd. and Ebs can stick with McD and whatever other lucky SOB they can place there to take sweet feeds from the Mcgifted one.

I'm expecting McDavid to lead that tournament in scoring.

I don't see why Crosby wouldn't go back in his career. But I agree he wont go this year. I don't know if anyone who has already been named to the World Cup team will go, Tavares included.

 

[1Gold Standard]

I don't see why Crosby wouldn't go back in his career. But I agree he wont go this year. I don't know if anyone who has already been named to the World Cup team will go, Tavares included.

Well, Tavares has said numerous times that he would never turn down an invite to represent his country internationally. Of course, the gimmicky NHL pre-season exhibition tournament throws a few wrinkles into the mix, but I'm just going on his original statement and keeping fingers crossed.

 

[Jumptheshark]

Hall is going

 

[Jumptheshark]

Maybe we'll get to further the Hall-McDavid experiment again in a meaningless tournament.

Unless Canada does the Hall-Crosby pairing again

only meaningless to uneducated Canadians(Yanks do't know hockey)

 

[Toydarian]

I don't understand the hate for the WHCs. It is elite level hockey with many of the worlds best players. It isn't the Olympics, but if all hockey competitions had to be "best on best" why the **** have people been watching the Oilers for the last 10 years?

 

[Senor Catface]

If some people dislike it then they could simply ignore it, but in the end many still end up in these threads arguing back and forth.

You often don't see the best possible line-ups, even in "best on best" tournaments. Last Olympics Sweden fielded a line-up without H.Sedin, Zetterberg and Backstrom in the final game and instead used Marcus Kruger as their 1C. Talk about not fielding the best possible line-up.

Honestly, look at last year's team Canada:
Hall, Duchene, Giroux, Mackinnon, O'Reilly, Crosby, Spezza, Seguin, Ekblad, Burns.

Boooooh, no Weber, Doughty, Toews or Stamkos. Not worth watching...

I have a hard time understanding why people cannot either enjoy the tournament or just ignore it if it bothers them so much.

It's a discussion.

The narrative from Europeans is that it has more worth and weight than it actually does. As long as that narrative continues, expect a counter-point. It's the reality. The rosters aren't as good as the Olympics.

 

[Cam98]

i always enjoy the WHC,