What prospects were invited to it in the past? Crosby?
I think I recall a Swedish national scout here to watch Larsson.
Possible invitees, from my POV:
Canada -- Ennis
USA -- Bogosian
Finland -- Ristolainen
Latvia -- Girgensons (if healthy)
These guys COULD be invited, depending on how set the teams are at their positions
Russia -- Zadorov
Sweden -- Lindback (I could see it, I don't think any notable Swedish NHL goalies are missing the playoffs), Larsson
I'd think that's about it.
Gionta team USA? He has been pretty hot
They usually take younger players (19-25 year olds for instance) for these tournaments, to get them acclimated to international play.
Now the entire roster isn't made up of rookies, but you get the idea.
yup but they also take veterans and only have 14 teams to do so....this isnt the olympics or world cup. Team USA had a couple of guys in their 30s last year
They usually take younger players (19-25 year olds for instance) for these tournaments, to get them acclimated to international play.
Now the entire roster isn't made up of rookies, but you get the idea.
Pretty sure they are having an "Under 23" squad made up of Americans and Canadians... no?
Isn't that for the World Cup of Hockey - next year?
edit: yes World Cup of Hockey returns in 2016 Beerz, this is for the World Championships next month
its ok hockey if your team is not in the playoffs. I wouldn't go as far as calling it lame but it is far behind world cup/canada cup and olympics.
Uh... Enroth
Isn't that for the World Cup of Hockey - next year?
edit: yes World Cup of Hockey returns in 2016 Beerz, this is for the World Championships next month
Who called it lame? It's fun hockey.