WJC: 2016 — Canada Roster Talk (Part III)

[Leafs at Knight]

In all fairness, Dermott is probably a lock at this point. I didn't think so in the beginning, but someone posted this on the Leafs board and it kinda makes sense:



Dermott can be pretty chippy when he wants to be and I can't think of anyone else on that Canadian D that has that kind of nasty edge in their play.

Me likey.

 

[leafs1396]

First off: Last week, it was reported that McCann was 100% not being loaned. Didn't really have much hope for Fabbri being loaned but I was just wondering if anyone had any updates on the likeliness of McCann coming if his status has changed?

Next: Judging buy the guys heading to Europe, what do you guys think of this roster?

Perlini - Point - Virtanen
Crouse - Strome - Marner
Beauvillier - Barzal - Gauthier
Quenneville - Stephens - Konecny
Hawryluk

Sanheim - Hicketts
Fleury - Juulsen
Dermott - McKeown
Hickey

If McCann were to be loaned:

Virtanen - McCann - Point
Crouse - Strome - Marner
Beauvillier - Barzal - Gauthier
Perlini - Stephens - Konecny
Quenneville

Sanheim - Hicketts
Fleury - Juulsen
Dermott - McKeown
Hickey

 

[StrictlyCommercial]

Hopefully McCann gets loaned. He's right on the edge of being NHL ready, but the Canucks are a tire fire outside of the Sedins and top D pair. Be nice for him to play with linemates that actually give a ****.

 

[nelsojc]

First off: Last week, it was reported that McCann was 100% not being loaned. Didn't really have much hope for Fabbri being loaned but I was just wondering if anyone had any updates on the likeliness of McCann coming if his status has changed?

Next: Judging buy the guys heading to Europe, what do you guys think of this roster?

Perlini - Point - Virtanen
Crouse - Strome - Marner
Beauvillier - Barzal - Gauthier
Quenneville - Stephens - Konecny
Hawryluk

Sanheim - Hicketts
Fleury - Juulsen
Dermott - McKeown
Hickey

If McCann were to be loaned:

Virtanen - McCann - Point
Crouse - Strome - Marner
Beauvillier - Barzal - Gauthier
Perlini - Stephens - Konecny
Quenneville

Sanheim - Hicketts
Fleury - Juulsen
Dermott - McKeown
Hickey

Even though Sutter is injured I honestly think there is an 50-50 chance they loan him. Before it seemed like they definitely wouldn't but the fact that Mckenzie has now been reporting that Benning has not said no yet means they will be giving it some serious contemplation. Vancouver is not a very good team this year anyways they have lots of good young talent but they need to develop...hopefully he is loaned.

 

[stempniaksen]

I know Hicketts is a lock, but I tend to be underwhelmed when I catch him playing. I really hope someone pushes their way up the lineup so that we don't have to rely on Hicketts so much. I'd love to see Sanheim and Fleury explode onto the big stage in this tourny, they are the two best DMen on the team by a country mile, imo.

 

[tfantasy]

I AM teh coach!11!1

 

[Breakers]

Hopefully McCann gets loaned. He's right on the edge of being NHL ready, but the Canucks are a tire fire outside of the Sedins and top D pair. Be nice for him to play with linemates that actually give a ****.

You got something against Dorsett and Prust as line mates.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Dreger just confirmed McCann's not expected to be loaned.

 

[leafs1396]

Dreger just confirmed McCann's not expected to be loaned.

Could you let us know where you heard this? I checked his twitter and couldn't find anything, I'd like to read the article/video if there is one.

 

[UsernameWasTaken]

Could you let us know where you heard this? I checked his twitter and couldn't find anything, I'd like to read the article/video if there is one.

It was on Insider Trading on TSN about 10 minutes ago.

 

[Adonis Creed]

Dermott deserved to be there. He's a solid physical D. We need him on the PK and shutting down other squad top line.

Hicketts is not TC level. f they need offensive-D they have plenty of them and had better options in the CHL than a 5.7 Midget who'se garbage defensively.


I still cannot believe Perron wasn't invited. He bring everything we need for a 3rd or 4th liner. Way better than Merkley-Quenneville-Chartier.

 

[Dodospice]

by virtue of the fact that an 18 year old has another year of eligibility remaining before he ages out, therefore by definition, underage. It's that simple.

I get this way of thinking, but again... where do 18 year olds play? They aren't eligible for the U-18 so to me that makes them a U-20 player and not an underage player. If you are eligible to play in a lower age group then yes you are an underage player, but as an 18 year old you can't. So not an 18 year old is not an underage player in this tournament.

 

[StrictlyCommercial]

Dermott deserved to be there. He's a solid physical D. We need him on the PK and shutting down other squad top line.

Hicketts is not TC level. f they need offensive-D they have plenty of them and had better options in the CHL than a 5.7 Midget who'se garbage defensively.


I still cannot believe Perron wasn't invited. He bring everything we need for a 3rd or 4th liner. Way better than Merkley-Quenneville-Chartier.

Hicketts is one of the best D in the Dub...

 

[leafs1396]

Dermott deserved to be there. He's a solid physical D. We need him on the PK and shutting down other squad top line.

Hicketts is not TC level. f they need offensive-D they have plenty of them and had better options in the CHL than a 5.7 Midget who'se garbage defensively.


I still cannot believe Perron wasn't invited. He bring everything we need for a 3rd or 4th liner. Way better than Merkley-Quenneville-Chartier.

Hicketts has to be doing something right if Detroit signed him to an entry level deal after just one week of a rookie camp and Hockey Canada views him as a potential captain of their World Junior Team.

 

[Adonis Creed]

Hickets was awful last year. Never impressed me much in tough/comptetitive situation. AHL player in the future

 

[xxxx]

Gauthier scored on his own net in the gold medal game when he was in the crease for absolutely no reason.

Gauthier was extremely important in the gold-medal game in my opinion. He was trusted the most in the last twenty minutes, he took most of the most important faceoffs when up just 5-4 and only minutes left on the clock. It was a great all-around team effort from Canada in the third and Gauthier was a big part of it.

 

[EveryDay]

Dermott deserved to be there. He's a solid physical D. We need him on the PK and shutting down other squad top line.

Hicketts is not TC level. f they need offensive-D they have plenty of them and had better options in the CHL than a 5.7 Midget who'se garbage defensively.


I still cannot believe Perron wasn't invited. He bring everything we need for a 3rd or 4th liner. Way better than Merkley-Quenneville-Chartier.

Have you ever seen Dermott play? He's not a shutdown defenceman, he's a way bettter offensively than defensively.......

Btw Hicketts is far from garbage in the defensive zone. Get a clue.

 

[Adonis Creed]

Have you ever seen Dermott play? He's not a shutdown defenceman, he's a way bettter offensively than defensively.......

Btw Hicketts is far from garbage in the defensive zone. Get a clue.

We'll see my friend. I can do an avatar bet...ill use a stupid Leafs avatar so you can use a Brad Marchand...

 

[Atomos2]

Have you ever seen Dermott play? He's not a shutdown defenceman, he's a way bettter offensively than defensively.......

Btw Hicketts is far from garbage in the defensive zone. Get a clue.

Meh, he's an all-around guy. Very creative when it comes to getting the puck out of the defensive zone. IMO that would probably be one of his best assets aside from his competitive nature and confidence with the puck.

 

[leafsfuture]

Hickets was awful last year. Never impressed me much in tough/comptetitive situation. AHL player in the future

Pietrangelo was also awful as an 18 year old. He was a star the following year, and has become an Olympic calibre player

Schenn was an absolute beast as an 18 year old. Had a few good NHL seasons, but is now a 3rd pairing guy, who is basically in the NHL because his contract is big and his isnt bad enough to justify a demotion

 

[nelsojc]

Hickets was awful last year. Never impressed me much in tough/comptetitive situation. AHL player in the future

Hicketts was awful last year? Sure he was not the best on the team but he was solid and I would say he had a decent tournament. If he was actually "awful" there would of been question marks going into this years camp but he was basically considered a lock...not to mention he's been rock solid and just over a point per game this year in junior.

 

[DanrikCarter]

Wow, I can't believe the flack Hicketts is getting on here. Sure he wasn't the best last year but he certainly wasn't bad. I can't recall any time he got beat badly defensively and he had some great breakout passes.

As a Victoria fan, I can confirm that is even better this year. The best player on the ice every time they play.

 

[w e l o s t b o y s]

In all fairness, Dermott is probably a lock at this point. I didn't think so in the beginning, but someone posted this on the Leafs board and it kinda makes sense:



Dermott can be pretty chippy when he wants to be and I can't think of anyone else on that Canadian D that has that kind of nasty edge in their play.

he also went on to say that he hasn't shown his physicality yet in camp

 

[Dod93Cityt]

Wow, I can't believe the flack Hicketts is getting on here. Sure he wasn't the best last year but he certainly wasn't bad. I can't recall any time he got beat badly defensively and he had some great breakout passes.

As a Victoria fan, I can confirm that is even better this year. The best player on the ice every time they play.

Watch out for the circle jerk!!

 

[macleafs]

How I would go

Virtanen-Strome-Marner
Beauvillier-Point-Konecny
Crouse-Chartier- Merkley
Perlini-Bazal-Stephens
Hawryluk

Sanheim - Hicketts
Fleury - Juulsen
Dermott - McKeown
Hickey

A number 1 forward line followed by three even lines. Hawryluk can play everywhere in the line up if there is an injury up front.