Canadian World Cup roster announced

[Yes Im Peter Ing]

http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/news_story.asp?id=84011
Thread renamed, post-press-conference talk starts from post #23.
- Laituri

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So the waiting, the debating, and the endless lists and projected rosters finally comes to an end...

A press conference has been called for tomorrow to unveil the final WC roster.

Heres hoping for McCabe (Cue another 5 page thread debating the Canadian defense core, just for nostalgia purposes)

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[Grizz MacArthur]

So the waiting, the debating, and the endless lists and projected rosters finally comes to an end...

A press conference has been called for tomorrow to unveil the final WC roster.

Heres hoping for McCabe (Cue another 5 page thread debating the Canadian defense core, just for nostalgia purposes)

Here's hoping Wade Redden gets McCabe's spot!

 

[incawg]

and a little linkage:

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/article.jsp;jsessionid=HCOGEFEHDIAD?content=20040514_131007_4976

The Press Conference will be at 11am ET in Calgary. 23 skaters as well as three goaltenders will be named.

 

[leafaholix*]

OH YEAH!

(slaps hands)

 

[Seachd]

Well, McKenzie was pretty much bang on for the World Juniors, and here are some of his opinions for the World Cup:

http://www.tsn.ca/columnists/bob_mckenzie.asp?id=83691

 

[Nihilism]

Fat Quinn will have his finger prints on this one. He'll make sure one of his overacheving whiners is on the team.

 

[leafaholix*]

Fat Quinn will have his finger prints on this one. He'll make sure one of his overacheving whiners is on the team.

Like he did in Salt Lake?

 

[rye&ginger]

If McCabe is on the team I will drink a Molson Canadian.

PS: I cant stand that beer so it will be painfull.

or better yet, a low carb beer.

 

[Killer 93]

Fat Quinn will have his finger prints on this one. He'll make sure one of his overacheving whiners is on the team.

Do you really think it is necessary to say something stupid like this everytime the Leafs /a Leaf player is mentioned?

 

[Cole Caulifield]

Like he did in Salt Lake?

Yeah well Cujo had the chance to be the starter...

 

[Rabid Ranger]

Yeah well Cujo had the chance to be the starter...

More to a point, Quinn pretty much anointed Joseph his starter, and only until he blew up against Sweden did he make a change, a change that would help lead to the gold medal. You can look at that two ways:

1) What on earth gave Quinn the idea to go with Joseph?

2) Quinn had the humility to pull his guy and go with the best option for his country's chance to win.

 

[SENSational]

If Redden doesnt make it I will hurt a pencil

 

[AEKaki]

It will be interesting to find out who will be the team's 3rd goalie.

 

[Sting]

If McCabe makes it over Redden then its clear that Quinn influenced the decision. Hopefully Gretzky won't fall for that and pick the real top 6 defenseman.

 

[monster_bertuzzi]

If Brewer makes it I will seriously, seriously question Gretzky's integrity.

There are plenty defenceman other than the ''locks'' more deserving than Brewer IMO:

McCabe
Redden
Aucoin
Regehr
Hannan
Stuart
Souray

 

[Seachd]

You know who I think should be on the team? Craig Conroy and Keith Carney. What better way to do something good for their country than to suit up for Canada in the World Cup?

http://cgi.canoe.ca/Hockey/poll.html

 

[Karl Pilkington]

It will be interesting to find out who will be the team's 3rd goalie.

I would think Theodore.. but since Quinn is the head coach there's no doubt in my mind Theodore's spot will be taken by Belfour.. and Belfour will obviously take the number one spot.. leaving Luongo the third spot with Brodeur as the back up..

 

[The List Of Jericho]

I would think Theodore.. but since Quinn is the head coach there's no doubt in my mind Theodore's spot will be taken by Belfour.. and Belfour will obviously take the number one spot.. leaving Luongo the third spot with Brodeur as the back up..

Theodore let's in soft goals left and right he had one fluke season.Hell most hab fans want to trade him and have Garon be the starter.Belfour has is a stanley cup tender and only Martin Brodeur is better at this point for Canada.(Im not sold on Luongo he wasn't that great at the World Championships)

 

[Alex Kovalev]

I would think Theodore.. but since Quinn is the head coach there's no doubt in my mind Theodore's spot will be taken by Belfour.. and Belfour will obviously take the number one spot.. leaving Luongo the third spot with Brodeur as the back up..

Belfour for the number 1 spot, are you kidding? Over Brodeur? Give me a break.

 

[Jason MacIsaac]

Niedermayer
Pronger
Blake
Jovo
Foote
Regehr
Redden
Aucoin

 

[Mowzie]

I think theres only 3 sure bets on the blueline (Niedermayer, Blake, Pronger) theres obviously going to be lots of upset Canadians when the homer picks arent chosen, IMO, Jovanovski, Regeher, Redden and Brewer will all be fighting for a spot or two. I dont think Foote will be named, I think Stevens will be named, and if hes not 100%, then Foote, Smith or a youngster might take his role. Heres my take on how it goes. (not what I want, but what i figure will happen)..

Niedermayer
Blake
Pronger
Stevens*
Mccabe
Redden
Brewer
Jovanovski

Brewers international experience and success in major tournaments will likely help him here. I dont think he will be a top 6 guy, but he will make a good 7-8.

 

[Kronblom]

I think theres only 3 sure bets on the blueline (Niedermayer, Blake, Pronger) theres obviously going to be lots of upset Canadians when the homer picks arent chosen, IMO, Jovanovski, Regeher, Redden and Brewer will all be fighting for a spot or two. I dont think Foote will be named, I think Stevens will be named, and if hes not 100%, then Foote, Smith or a youngster might take his role. Heres my take on how it goes. (not what I want, but what i figure will happen)..

Niedermayer
Blake
Pronger
Stevens*
Mccabe
Redden
Brewer
Jovanovski

Brewers international experience and success in major tournaments will likely help him here. I dont think he will be a top 6 guy, but he will make a good 7-8.

From a swedish standpoint I would go with the exact lineup except for Stevens, too old and too injured. Regehr is a player that I haven´t seen enough of to make a judgement (they seldom show Calgary-games in Sweden) but I guess he´s close of making the team. Bouwmeester must be considered as well after his fine showing at the World Championships. McCabe is a questionmark as well, but then again Pat Quinn is the head coach.

 

[Seachd]

1. Dany Heatley
2. Joe Thornton
3. Rob Blake
4. Adam Foote
5. Joe Sakic
6. Brenden Morrow
7. Kris Draper
8. Kirk Maltby
9. Steve Yzerman
10. Eric Brewer
11. Ryan Smyth
12. Roberto Luongo
13. Martin Brodeur
14. Scott Niedermayer
15. Wade Redden
16. Simon Gagne
17. Shane Doan
18. Mario Lemieux
19. Chris Pronger
20. Patrick Marleau
21. Brad Richards
22. Martin St. Louis
23. Ed Belfour
24. Ed Jovanovski
25. Robyn Regehr
26. Jarome Iginla

 

[sundinfan13]

wow, maltby and draper. I'm not sure I agree.

 

[Brent Burns Beard]

1. Dany Heatley
2. Joe Thornton
3. Rob Blake
4. Adam Foote
5. Joe Sakic
6. Brenden Morrow
7. Kris Draper
8. Kirk Maltby
9. Steve Yzerman
10. Eric Brewer
11. Ryan Smyth
12. Roberto Luongo
13. Martin Brodeur
14. Scott Niedermayer
15. Wade Redden
16. Simon Gagne
17. Shane Doan
18. Mario Lemieux
19. Chris Pronger
20. Patrick Marleau
21. Brad Richards
22. Martin St. Louis
23. Ed Belfour
24. Ed Jovanovski
25. Robyn Regehr
26. Jarome Iginla

not that they dont deserve to be there, but i was surprised by the following selections:

Doan, Marleau, Richards, Regehr, MALTBY, Morrow and Redden.

lots of new blood !

dr