Canada vs USA, 24 and under

[JackSlater]

I am surprised to agree with most in here. I see Murray as the deciding factor in Canada's favour. Very, very even. USA is doing a very good job of producing players. Someone from Hockey Canada should take a look at this and see just how close this comparison is.

 

[1Gold Standard]

I am surprised to agree with most in here. I see Murray as the deciding factor in Canada's favour. Very, very even. USA is doing a very good job of producing players. Someone from Hockey Canada should take a look at this and see just how close this comparison is.

very close indeed. I'd give Canada a slight advantage even with that not so optimal roster. I'd make a few adjustments. would be hell of a series though. I wise Hockey Canada and USA Hockey get off their asses and make a best 4 out of 7 series a thing.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

I am surprised to agree with most in here. I see Murray as the deciding factor in Canada's favour. Very, very even. USA is doing a very good job of producing players. Someone from Hockey Canada should take a look at this and see just how close this comparison is.

Murray's the lesser of the two goalies.

 

[CycloneSweep]

Murray has 2 Stanley Cups as a ROOKIE.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Murray has 2 Stanley Cups as a ROOKIE.

Corey Crawford has more Stanley Cups than Henrik Lundqvist.

 

[Byrral]

On paper Canada's forwards a bit better, USA defense a bit better, Canada's goalies a bit better. I'll take USA in 7 cuz I'm a USA homer.

 

[Cotton]

Canada in 6.

Wonder what each nations B teams would look like.

 

[Master P]

Can't wait to see these guys in the olymp........oh.......yeah

 

[StatisticsAddict99]

5 Jets...

 

[authentic]

Canada easily IMO.

 

[Conspiracy Theorist]

USA's defense might give them an edge. Hellebuyck is a hot goalie.

 

[loadie]

Canada in six. American Center’s are outstanding.

 

[DearDiary]

Corey Crawford has more Stanley Cups than Henrik Lundqvist.

Did Crawford put up elite playoff numbers behind a terrible defense like Murray did?

Not sure why you're bringing up 2 old guys in an U24 thread either.

 

[EdJovanovski]

USA ainec

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Did Crawford put up elite playoff numbers behind a terrible defense like Murray did?

Not sure why you're bringing up 2 old guys in an U24 thread either.

I don't think Pittsburgh defense is terrible, I don't think the players are great, but they work well within the system, they play the Torts defensive system well, Sullivan is a Torts disciple.

 

[DearDiary]

I don't think Pittsburgh defense is terrible, I don't think the players are great, but they work well within the system, they play the Torts defensive system well, Sullivan is a Torts disciple.

The system where they got outplayed almost every game last playoffs? The defense was brutal in the playoffs and it carried over to this season, expecially with Letang being a tire fire since his return from neck injury.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

The system where they got outplayed almost every game last playoffs? The defense was brutal in the playoffs and it carried over to this season, expecially with Letang being a tire fire since his return from neck injury.

Also helps when you have two generational players on offense. Pittsburgh mostly won because they outscored the opposition, Nashville ended up with a lower GAA during the postseason.

 

[Dack]

Canada really needs to start developing some D men looking at guys taken in the past 3 or so years and guys projected to be taken in the next two it seems like all of the U.S, Finland, Sweden and Russia are developing more talent on the back end.

I think maybe Sanheim in over Morrisey.

 

[JaegerDice]

USA in 6.

Their advantage on defense and goaltending is by a wider margin than Canada's advantage at forward.

 

[heretik27]

I love the USA's top line and dmen, but Canada really crushes them in forwards depth.
the majority of the bottom 6 and extras for USA wouldn't even make Canada as spares.

Connor on line 3 with just 16pts/36 games?
Galchenyuk making the team?

pretty meh

Give it a rest man. Connor has 12 points in 18 games this season. The coach mismanaged him last season before sending him down to the AHL playing him with Thorburn in the bottom 6 or having him as a healthy scratch. He's not looked bad at all since he was called up to take Perreault's place this year.

 

[Halla]

Give it a rest man. Connor has 12 points in 18 games this season. The coach mismanaged him last season before sending him down to the AHL playing him with Thorburn in the bottom 6 or having him as a healthy scratch. He's not looked bad at all since he was called up to take Perreault's place this year.

nothing against the kid but he wouldnt sniff canadas roster.

Point with 21pts is the 4th line LW in this setup

 

[PhilJets]

5 JETS player nice....

That's the most?



Canada wins as always

 

[Nocashstyle]

No knock on Murray or Gibson, but this is definitely not the golden age for goalies from either country

 

[Not My Tempo]

No knock on Murray or Gibson, but this is definitely not the golden age for goalies from either country

I think it's just cause goalies take a lot longer to develop, it's hard to find NHL ready ones under 25 years old

 

[TheGoldenGod]

A healthy Robby Fabbri would be a nice addition to that Canadian forward group.

Would also like to suggest a Joel Edmundson upgrade to their D.