Confirmed with Link: World Cup of Hockey 2016 Sept- Oct in Toronto

[Back in Black]

Well here’s Canada’s early lineup, subject to change, injuries etc..

Not sure about the Adidas striped jersey’s yet, but do like the white Leaf on the arms

7 months to go!!!!

Roster:

Corey Crawford, Chicago Blackhawks, G
Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals, G
Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens, G
Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings, D
Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks, D
Marc-Edouard Vlasic, San Jose Sharks, D
Shea Weber, Nashville Predators, D
Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars, F
Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins, F
Jeff Carter, Los Angeles Kings, F
Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins, F
Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Ducks, F
Tyler Seguin, Dallas Stars, F
Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning, F
John Tavares, New York Islanders, F
Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks, F

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[jason2020]

They play Team Usa at the Ctc for anyone who is interested.

 

[BonkTastic]

Are they seriously still going to use that hot mess of a trophy they used the last time they did this?

 

[maclean]

The sad thing is, by the time this comes around I'll probably be hockey-starved enough to actually take an interest in it. Assuming the game times are somewhat euro-friendly

 

[TeamRenzo]

The sad thing is, by the time this comes around I'll probably be hockey-starved enough to actually take an interest in it. Assuming the game times are somewhat euro-friendly

Why is that sad? I love best on best tournaments

 

[maclean]

Why is that sad? I love best on best tournaments

Eh, because at the moment it seems like a strange artificially constructed money-grab that will just do a poorer job of what the olympics today already does

 

[jason2020]

Eh, because at the moment it seems like a strange artificially constructed money-grab that will just do a poorer job of what the olympics today already does

There is even some question how well its going to do money wise.

 

[maclean]

There is even some question how well its going to do money wise.

All the stranger then. Just seems like it's not a title that means anything, which makes it just an exhibition tournament, which makes it as pointless as the all-star game. Between the Olympics and the World Championships and even the World Juniors, I don't really feel like there's space for it. But I do often wish the NHL would start earlier, so at least it will be something going on at that time, though it could really suck for a team that gets a good player injured there right before the start of the season.

 

[jason2020]

All the stranger then. Just seems like it's not a title that means anything, which makes it just an exhibition tournament, which makes it as pointless as the all-star game. Between the Olympics and the World Championships and even the World Juniors, I don't really feel like there's space for it. But I do often wish the NHL would start earlier, so at least it will be something going on at that time, though it could really suck for a team that gets a good player injured there right before the start of the season.

When the rumors first started people said it would be a massive money maker now those same types are saying they would be lucky if it breaks even.

 

[OgieO]

If Canada wants the perfect winger to play with Crosby, they should be looking hard at Mark Stone imo. Good cycle game, very smart - great passer. They'd be unreal together imo.

 

[Lenny the Lynx]

Are they seriously still going to use that hot mess of a trophy they used the last time they did this?

That trophy looks like a chocolate fountain or something. I imagine it has the functionality.

Also I don't know who that guy in the picture is but I had no idea that Melnyk and Murray had a son together

 

[playasRus]

If Canada wants the perfect winger to play with Crosby, they should be looking hard at Mark Stone imo. Good cycle game, very smart - great passer. They'd be unreal together imo.

They'll probably just take Kunitz again

 

[PeterSidorkiewicz]

Canada got super lucky this year. If this tourney was mid season after Trump was elected and he got to pick Team USA (as is his right), you wouldn't stand a chance. Now this tourney will probably be more even, which is good for fans I guess.

 

[Aurilius]

Canada got super lucky this year. If this tourney was mid season after Trump was elected and he got to pick Team USA (as is his right), you wouldn't stand a chance. Now this tourney will probably be more even, which is good for fans I guess.

I just shot coffee out my nose onto the keyboard thanks for this.

 

[Golden_Jet]

Players are going to have to be ready to go sooner than normal, could be a short summer for the cup finalists.

 

[Aurilius]

Our Swede's need to start lobbying to get Zibby on their roster. He might show up in game shape for once.

 

[DrunkUncleDenis]

Our Swede's need to start lobbying to get Zibby on their roster. He might show up in game shape for once.

lol. Use this tournament as his get-in-shape time instead of training camp and the first 15 games.. I like this a lot.

 

[FunkySeeFunkyDoo]

Canada got super lucky this year. If this tourney was mid season after Trump was elected and he got to pick Team USA (as is his right), you wouldn't stand a chance. Now this tourney will probably be more even, which is good for fans I guess.

This is pretty funny...!

 

[Golden_Jet]

Our Swede's need to start lobbying to get Zibby on their roster. He might show up in game shape for once.

Alfie will put a good word for him as he is on the Swedish mgmt team

 

[Upgrayedd]

If Canada wants the perfect winger to play with Crosby, they should be looking hard at Mark Stone imo. Good cycle game, very smart - great passer. They'd be unreal together imo.

Believe he is Canada's current highest scoring RW, that said these tourneys seem to favour previous play rather than current thus i assume he has no chance

 

[Ragged]

Are they seriously still going to use that hot mess of a trophy they used the last time they did this?

Speaking of the trophy and hot messes, that World Cup logo... What a train wreck.

(hint: my version is on the right)

 

[Upgrayedd]

They play Team Usa at the Ctc for anyone who is interested.

At initial check tickets were close to $100 per for this for my seats up in the 3's...considering it is an exhibition game it was an easy pass for me.

 

[Back in Black]

Cant wait for the Canada vs N.A. Final.....

Doesn’t McDavid look happy to play against Canada

 

[Larionov]

Not a chance that I am paying big money to see guys go half speed in a tune up game, but I'll definitely watch the games that matter on TV. Having said that, the whole Team North America and Team Europe concepts are a complete fail. Connor McDavid would a top six forward for Canada guaranteed - why in the world are you shunting him off to some B team that has been composed simply to fill TV time and sell tickets to a few more games? Only the NHL could take something as awesome as a best-on-best hockey tournament and find a way to screw it up...

 

[OgieO]

Our Swede's need to start lobbying to get Zibby on their roster. He might show up in game shape for once.

That's bloody brilliant!