Pre-Game Talk: Olympic Hockey non-NHLer edition

[Jim Bob]

So, who wins, this team or the 2018 version of Team USA with Gio as the captain.

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[Chainshot]

I remember when the Sabres were one of the finalists for Andy Miele's UDFA services.

 

[SundherDome]

I remember when the Sabres were one of the finalists for Andy Miele's UDFA services.

Miele was a horse, still is putting up great numbers in the K

 

[Chainshot]

Miele was a horse, still is putting up great numbers in the K

Looks like his teammate Kuzmenko is about to be come a Sen. Kuzmenko should be a guy on the Russian team, along with the usual suspects like Shipachyov, Burdasov and Gusev.

 

[Buffaloed]

I remember when the Sabres were one of the finalists for Andy Miele's UDFA services.

Chad Ruhwedel was our Miele ticket a year later.
Ron Rolston played Ruhwedel. He wasn't good enough for Ted Nolan or Dan Bylsma. He's been good enough for the Penguins. He's played in 215 NHL games, 182 with Pittsburgh. It really illustrates how little Nolan and Bylsma appreciated skilled players.

 

[Chainshot]

Power chatter around 6:35:



Not much new information.

 

[Jim Bob]

Sanderson to play for US; college stars eye Olympic chance

Mel Pearson, who is coaching Michigan with a powerhouse roster and a legitimate shot at a national championship, has told players he’s supportive of them going to the Olympics.

“Opportunities like that, they don’t come along that often,” Pearson told reporters last weekend. “We’ll fully support them and look forward to getting them back once they get home with a medal.”

 

[missingmika]

Sanderson to play for US; college stars eye Olympic chance

His team only has 3 nationalities so everyone can medal!

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Jacob582]

Staal stunk when he was here, but I don't hate him (I'll save that for Taylor Hall).

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Jim Bob]

Staal stunk when he was here, but I don't hate him (I'll save that for Taylor Hall).

The Amerks should sign Dubnyk to a PTO.

 

[Jim Bob]

Matty Beniers, Brendan Brisson named to USA men's Olympic hockey roster: Sources

Add Brendan Brisson to the list of US forwards.

 

[Jim Bob]

Senators' Jake Sanderson opens up about accepting Team USA offer: 'Not everyone gets to be an Olympian'

 

[Jim Bob]

 

[Jacob582]

Who's the starter? Dubnyk?

There's a good chance that Levi will be the starter before the end of the tournament.

 

[Jim Bob]

Who's the starter? Dubnyk?

There's a good chance that Levi will be the starter before the end of the tournament.

Too soon to tell.

 

[DolanPlsGoSabres]

Krejci, Frolik headline Czechia Olympic roster - TSN.ca

A couple former Sabres on this list...

 

[Chainshot]

Krejci, Frolik headline Czechia Olympic roster - TSN.ca

A couple former Sabres on this list...

Is Botts secretly working for the Czechs?

 

[Jim Bob]

Is Botts secretly working for the Czechs?

Or Ralph...

 

[Jim Bob]

Eric Staal signs tryout deal with AHL Iowa as Olympics loom

 

[Jim Bob]

IIHF says individual NHLers will not be accepted into Olympics - TSN.ca

 

[Buffaloed]

Surprising that Michael Mersch isn't on the list.

 

[Jim Bob]

U.S. men's Olympic team cheat sheet: Everything you need to know before the Games

Strauss Mann, G, Skellefteå AIK/NHL UFA
Mann was a top collegiate goalie for Michigan and has been quite good as a rookie pro in Sweden. Mann’s size led to him not getting an NHL deal, but he’s an extremely intelligent goalie with good enough quickness. I think he’ll be able to handle himself at this level and help his team win games.

Ben Meyers, C, University of Minnesota/NHL UFA
Meyers is considered the top college free agent for the NHL this season. He has very good puck skills, shooting ability and vision. His value to the team is from a skill/offense standpoint because he doesn’t have elite size or speed although his work ethic is excellent.

Eric Staal on potential Team Canada Olympic nod, future NHL gig: 'I still have the itch to play'

 

[Jim Bob]

Surprising that Michael Mersch isn't on the list.

I wonder if the Amerks wouldn't release him?