So who all did he beat out? With Dipietro and Miller otherwise busy, the only other American name I can think of is Boucher, although I think there's a few more.
edit: Conklin is American also, but still in the playoffs. Wow, Buffalo has two American goalies, that's odd.
its not a matter of him beating out established goalies. This is about USA hockey making a decision to give the 3rd spot to a young guy to give him experience that could be valuable in the future.
its not a matter of him beating out established goalies. This is about USA hockey making a decision to give the 3rd spot to a young guy to give him experience that could be valuable in the future.
They have used this strategy for years, and it doesn't make any sense. If a player isn't good enough, he shouldn't be going.
correct me if im wrong but didnt stafford and kessel play for team USA in lats years WC.
Kessel did, not sure about Stafford
Oh I agree. I was just commenting on who he 'beat out.' I think having a young, possible future starter get the experience is much better than throwing away the third spot.
Canada should be doing the same thing. Great way to get up and coming talents to get used to the international system.
it makes plenty of sense, give a young guy who could be a key part of future sucess for team USA some experience at a new level while he cant hurt you because he wont play. And if somehow there were injuries to the 1 and 2 goalies the US and Canada dont really care about the WCs so it wouldnt really be a big deal.
Pogge was the starter and Dubnyk was the backup at the Spengler Cup. Not as big but thats the tournament Canada typically uses to get young players some experience, the problem with that is only AHL players can go.
See, a country with depth shouldn't depend on players who could be good, they should pick players who are good. Also, if he isn't going to play, being there doesn't really help him, the only thing that will help him is game experience, and if he isn't good enough to play, then he probably won't be able to help you in the future.
dubnyk have to be sick and tired of being pogge's backup
btw. does anyone know how dubnyk is doing. how has he developed since being drafted. is he the future #1 goalie for edmonton??
Who really cares who the 3rd string goalie in a nothing tournament is. He's not going to play, having 3 goalies come gives you the luxury of picking someone for reasons other then their current ability.
And he will gain experience by practicing with the team and being with the players who are going to play.
The last comment is rediculous, if he cant play on the team as a prospect with no pro experience he cant help you in the future, give me break.
a. this is not the Olympics, he's not going to be practicing against top level players, they will be NHL players, but they're not franchise players, and most aren't even 1st liners. So the "experience" won't be all that valuable.
b. International experience is gained at the U-18's, U-20's, and spenglers and also the WC. But if you're going, you should actually be good enough to play. Take Tavares for Canada, could have taken this year, but didn't because he wasn't ready, when he's good enough, he can go. The outcome? Canada won, and if Tavares is good enough next year, he'll go when he's ready for the experience.
c. if you don't plan on winning this tournament, what year do you plan on winning it? The next year are you just gonna take more people for experience, are you just gonna test people the next? What about the 2010 Olympics, should you just prep players who might be good in 2014? Of course not, you play every tournament to win.
i had to check it out. both kessel and stafford where on the team. also david mckee, yan stastny and patrick o'sullivan where all on the team. 5 non-nhl players. that doesnt happen every year.
yan stastny played in te NHL last season, slow start with edmonton though
He's unfortunately had to play down in the ECHL this year due to Edmonton's lack of an AHL club. He managed to land in great situation though as Stockton is a solid team to play for and he has apparently been very strong all season long. It's somewhat difficult to judge his progress based on where he has been playing but most would agree his development is on track and he certainly has the potential to be Edmonton's future #1.btw. does anyone know how dubnyk is doing. how has he developed since being drafted. is he the future #1 goalie for edmonton??
He's unfortunately had to play down in the ECHL this year due to Edmonton's lack of an AHL club. He managed to land in great situation though as Stockton is a solid team to play for and he has apparently been very strong all season long. It's somewhat difficult to judge his progress based on where he has been playing but most would agree his development is on track and he certainly has the potential to be Edmonton's future #1.