Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
Here's the list of forwards and defensemen for Canada's evaluation camp: http://www.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/feature/?id=25623
Man, we need to get this thread going!
I see Brett Connolly and John McFarland were not invited to camp. They still might have a chance if they turn it on this year, though McFarland has a higher hill to climb as Connolly's problem was injury as compared to indifferent play.
pickard
roy
ellis-elliott
cowen-de haan
despres-gudbranson
gormley
skinner-seguin-connelly
ashton-schenn-glennie
leblanc-couturier-shwartz
ross-johansson-kassian
eakin
rebuttle?
You may want to redo your first line... good chance all are in the NHL... Seguin and Skinner look to be starting the year in the NHL and Connelly isn't that far off. Same goes for Schenn.
I would be shocked if Connolly wasn't back in Junior considering he missed almost the whole year last season.
I don't see Seguin coming back, considering the hype he received last year but I do think he could stand to gain from another OHL season. Let's not forget he didn't even crack Team Canada last year. That would be a great experience for him and for our team.
Can anyone tell me why I've thought for months that Skinner is American? Was he born there any moved here? Or am I just crazy?
This is a list off the top of my head, I'll do a better estimate when I have time.
Pickard
Domingue
Ellis-Gudbranson
Cowen-Gormley
Olsen-Dehaan
Elliot-Despres
Connolly Leblanc Glennie
Shugg Johanson Ashton
Eakin Couturier Kassian
Ross Clifford Cizikas
Nugent Hopkins Werek Mcfarland
Every year Team Canada gets robbed by the NHL... Another question...
How many (WJR eligible) players can Canada expect to lose this year?
How many can the other countries expect to lose?
Every year Team Canada gets robbed by the NHL... Another question...
How many (WJR eligible) players can Canada expect to lose this year?
How many can the other countries expect to lose?
StMary'sHuskies, AlbertaTough,
Thanks guys. Good Lord, is there ever a time when we can send a team at (even close to) full strength?
Anyway, without these players, how do you think Canada will do?
I have heard the team will be offensively challenged?
Are we going to be in tough to win Gold?
I have my tickets for Buffalo and want to see Canada win.
Love some input/opinions.
Here's the list of forwards and defensemen for Canada's evaluation camp: http://www.tsn.ca/canadian_hockey/feature/?id=25623
Been thinking about this a bit:
Couturier-Leblanc-Connolly: The go-to line, all three will back check and BConn will get lots of shooting chances with those two passers.
Ashton-Schwartz-Gallagher: Ashton makes room for the smaller guys, Gallagher has shown he can finish and if he gets open Schwartz will find him.
Ross-Johansen-Kassian: more of an energy line, Ross and Johansen have done well with Nino and Kassian is not bad as a stand-in.
Howden-Werek-Sheahan: as a checking line these guys are all very fast and very smart and aware.
De Haan - Elliott:
Olsen-Pysyk:
Gormley-Roussel:
Cowen - Ellis: Three very well-balanced pairings who move the puck well and won't panic, Cowen used on the PK and Ellis on the PP.
Pickard to start every game in nets.