WJC: 2020 Canada Roster Talk Part II

[TheGoldenJet]

Hayton awarded player of the game for Canada with another multi-point game.

The Captain is making a strong case for tournament MVP so far.

 

[Anichels]

Does anybody think Laf could be tournament MVP despite the games he missed?
He's been the best player on the ice for Canada.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

He's been the best player on the ice for Canada.

Only for one game though.

Would need a ridiculous finish to catch the tournament leaders (including Hayton), but anything’s possible.

 

[tony d]

Laf has looked good but the fact he's only played 2 games probably ruins his chances for winning tournament MVP.

 

[RJJ]

So who do we play in the semis? Winner of US/Finland????

 

[Sens72]

So who do we play in the semis? Winner of US/Finland????

Likely but if the Czechs upset Sweden, Canada becomes the highest seed remaining and play the lowest seed remaining, the Czechs.

 

[RJJ]

Likely but if the Czechs upset Sweden, Canada becomes the highest seed remaining and play the lowest seed remaining, the Czechs.

Thanks. I think this is the first time they re-seed teams in the semis. I like it.

 

[Habidelidoo]

Meh. Boring game against the Finns incoming... would have preferred USA even if it meant a tougher game to win.

 

[TheGoldenJet]

Meh. Boring game against the Finns incoming... would have preferred USA even if it meant a tougher game to win.

Same.

The Finns will turtle and try to keep it a low scoring affair, as they don’t have Canada’s talent this year.

 

[JackSlater]

Does anybody think Laf could be tournament MVP despite the games he missed?
He's been the best player on the ice for Canada.

Quite unlikely but if he goes off in the semifinal, like a four point game, it's possible. The IIHF gave Kuznetsov the MVP in 2012 and he only scored in two games, one of which was against Latvia.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Just saw that Byram is leading Canada’s back end in TOI per game. I’m curious if anyone knows or knows where to find out who the last 18 year old blue liner was to do that for Canada.

19 year old’s always seem to run Canada’s blue line.

 

[JackSlater]

Just saw that Byram is leading Canada’s back end in TOI per game. I’m curious if anyone knows or knows where to find out who the last 18 year old blue liner was to do that for Canada.

19 year old’s always seem to run Canada’s blue line.

It may have been Smith last year. He had the most in the elimination game by far.

 

[wishywashy19]

Same.

The Finns will turtle and try to keep it a low scoring affair, as they don’t have Canada’s talent this year.

We are due against the Finns
Extremely disappointed if it is not a Canada Russia final

 

[wacko2]

Same.

The Finns will turtle and try to keep it a low scoring affair, as they don’t have Canada’s talent this year.

We have no reason to be cocky, besides Lafreniere I don't see any elite talent on our squad.

 

[PG Canuck]

Do we have any idea when Canada plays next? Just hoping it's when I can watch.

 

[J1mLahey]

Do we have any idea when Canada plays next? Just hoping it's when I can watch.

Its Saturday but trying to find out the time. I'm guessing that it might be the 1 EST game giving Sweden who was the 1 seed longer to rest before the back 2 back. But I'm not 100%

 

[PG Canuck]

Its Saturday but trying to find out the time. I'm guessing that it might be the 1 EST game giving Sweden who was the 1 seed longer to rest before the back 2 back. But I'm not 100%

Saturday was all I needed to hear! Awesome.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

Saturday was all I needed to hear! Awesome.

Just got a notification that the game is 1230 est on Saturday.

 

[Hockey Stick]

Is it safe to say that McMichael has been one of the top 3 forwards this tournament, along with Hayton and Laf? I've really loved his game, he's been awesome

 

[JackSlater]

Finland is definitely the easiest semi-final opponent. It's not a guaranteed win by any stretch but Canada couldn't realistically hope for a better path after the Russia game.

I'm also assuming that Foote won't be suspended for the armpit-shot that he was given a misconduct for, but it's difficult to be certain with the IIHF.

Is it safe to say that McMichael has been one of the top 3 forwards this tournament, along with Hayton and Laf? I've really loved his game, he's been awesome

I don't think so. Foote and Veleno have been good though they've missed time. Both Foudy and Cozens deserved the more prominent roles they've moved into. You can argue that McMichael is up there with them but I can't see him clearly ahead.

 

[Sens72]

Finland is definitely the easiest semi-final opponent. It's not a guaranteed win by any stretch but Canada couldn't realistically hope for a better path after the Russia game.

I'm also assuming that Foote won't be suspended for the armpit-shot that he was given a misconduct for, but it's difficult to be certain with the IIHF.

Agreed. The game could go either way but Canada beat them 4-2 in the pre-tournament and that’s when they had Rasmus Kupari. Not to mention 5v5 Canada dominated. If Canada is on their game they should have a good shot to win but they cannot underestimate this Finnish team, it’s still pretty good.

 

[ponder]

Finland is definitely the easiest semi-final opponent. It's not a guaranteed win by any stretch but Canada couldn't realistically hope for a better path after the Russia game

Yeah Finland is the best semis matchup for us, but agreed that we can’t take them lightly. They just beat the Americans, who are just as strong as Canada IMO, and they took the Swedes to OT in the preliminary round. As usual they play great team D and work hard, they’re got a solid shot at grinding out a win against any team, including Canada.

 

[blindpass]

Is it safe to say that McMichael has been one of the top 3 forwards this tournament, along with Hayton and Laf? I've really loved his game, he's been awesome

I wouldn't say that. Foudy, Foote, Veleno and Cozens have certainly played more important roles. McMichael has been coming on, so maybe this will change before everything is said and done.
Edit: see someone else put has up the same list before me.

 

[FinPanda]

Beware of Canadian killer Toni Utunen.

 

[Bgav]

Laf is a game changer, I lost all hope thinking he was done for the tourney.