WC: Team Canada 2024

[Playmaker82]

Canada calls Mangiapane and Huberdeau to the national team, but does not call Kadri and Tippett. Where is the logic?

Are they confirmed not having invitations?

 

[cg98]

Ouch. The alternatives on D is kind of thin now after the top 3. Durzi is RFA, Drysdale (and Guhle?) injured, Walman... (Who knows there). Whos next in line? Joseph and?

Korchinski, Zellweger, Sanheim, Dunn, Severson could all be options, barely any RD tho.

 

[ameselare]

Korchinski, Zellweger, Sanheim, Dunn, Severson could all be options, barely any RD tho.

FWIW Torts and Shaw were playing Sanheim on the right all season, so he can play there if they need him to.

 

[ORRFForever]

As per Danny Briere, Drysdale might need to get surgery on his lower body/core area. That'll likely rule him out.

Kid can't stay healthy.

 

[Great99]

I'd have considered Suzuki for the olympics but now I think his chances should probably be 0 unless he has a good reason for this.

I said before , he will compete for Japan

 

[Great99]

Are they confirmed not having invitations?

Its not a easy job to be GM , some will say yes , some will say i need to talk to my family etc , at the same time you don't wanna do others disappointed when others said yes after 3 days thinking , some will say yes if my club will allow , some will say yes if medical say ok, some will say yes if Hockey Canada call me

 

[ORRFForever]

Its not a easy job to be GM , some will say yes , some will say i need to talk to my family etc , at the same time you don't wanna do others disappointed when others said yes after 3 days thinking , some will say yes if my club will allow , some will say yes if medical say ok, some will say yes if Hockey Canada call me

That the fun / challenge of it.

 

[MatBarzal]

Are they confirmed not having invitations?

At the Calgary press conference, only Mangiapane and Huberdeau were told that they had received invitations to the national team.

 

[Playmaker82]

At the Calgary press conference, only Mangiapane and Huberdeau were told that they had received invitations to the national team.

Tippett plays for Philadelphia Flyers.

 

[MatBarzal]

Tippett plays for Philadelphia Flyers.

I'm talking about Kadri

 

[MatBarzal]

Tippett may have received an invitation, but it bothers me personally that he didn't say anything about the World Cup at the Philadelphia conference. Therefore, I came to the conclusion that Tippett and Kadri did not receive an invitation.

 

[Playmaker82]

True. It would be a little surprising if they didnt get any.

 

[jj cale]

Still awaiting Crosbys decision, probably a long shot but i am still hopeful.

 

[MatBarzal]

True. It would be a little surprising if they didnt get any.

Tippett will become the leader of Philadelphia and will score more than 70 points every season. Mark my words. I hope he accepts the invitation.

 

[jj cale]

Tippett will become the leader of Philadelphia and will score more than 70 points every season. Mark my words. I hope he accepts the invitation.

I thought he would be on this team for sure, looking like I was wrong.

 

[MatBarzal]

I thought he would be on this team for sure, looking like I was wrong.

We have to wait, maybe there will be some news in the next few days.

 

[Playmaker82]

Would guess both Crosby, Huberdeau, Mangiapane and (Tippett) all have got this weekend to feel/take a break/consider, and then answer at Sunday/Monday latest.

 

[HFpapi]

Suzuki turning it down is pretty inexcusable. Enough to take him from outside bubble with a chance to fully out of consideration for the four nations squad.

Yeah if I'm team Canada I'm letting both Konecny and Suzuki know already it's a thanks but no thanks for 4 nations and Olympics. Need to start setting a standard for bubble players.

Edit: Ok I see Konecny was injured as recently as late Feb but not sure how serious that was. If he's 100% he should be there.

 

[Eternal Leaf]

I wonder what the reason is for Suzuki saying no.

This was an absolute must for him and his future Team Canada chances.

 

[Troya]

Here is the confirmation that Bedard is going.

https://x.com/CRoumeliotis/status/1781715241933398227

https://x.com/CHGO_Blackhawks/status/1781716810607255756

 

[ORRFForever]

We have to wait, maybe there will be some news in the next few days.

Yes.

Team Canada is trying to juggle a million balls. Who do they definitely want, who could become available after round 1 of the NHL playoffs, who is willing to go but Canada can do better, etc... It's not easy.

Disappointed in Suzuki but I was never a fan.

 

[jcbio11]

Bedard on Team Canada. Nice. Wonder if Crosby goes.

 

[wetcoast]

Suzuki turning it down is pretty inexcusable. Enough to take him from outside bubble with a chance to fully out of consideration for the four nations squad.

He probably doesn't make the 4 nations squad anyways and guys have families, might have injuries ect.....no judgments here.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

He probably doesn't make the 4 nations squad anyways and guys have families, might have injuries ect.....no judgments here.

I mean...if he wants to he should be playing. There needs to be a higher expectation for some of these younger guys that want to break into best on best tournaments. Wanting to hit the links with your boys isn't a good enough excuse. Though at the end of the day it is his decision to make, don't cry if he gets left on the outside of the teams he actually would pick over a vacation or golf.

 

[wetcoast]

I mean...if he wants to he should be playing. There needs to be a higher expectation for some of these younger guys that want to break into best on best tournaments. Wanting to hit the links with your boys isn't a good enough excuse. Though at the end of the day it is his decision to make, don't cry if he gets left on the outside of the teams he actually would pick over a vacation or golf.

Any proof that he is hitting the links or is that HF boards 101 for all non playoff teams smack?