Jackets in the 2022 Olympics

[koteka]

So, it looks likely that the NHL players will be in the 2022 Olympics. Which Jackets do you think are going to be there?

I’d say Jones and Kukan are locks and Werenski is very likely. Some other guys like Bjork and Elvis are locks if their teams qualify.

Group A	Group B	Group C
Canada United States Germany China	Russia Czech Republic Switzerland Qualifier 3	Finland Sweden Qualifier 1 Qualifier 2

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USA - Jones, very likely Werenski
Switzerland - Kukan, maybe Berni
Canada - maybe PLD
Russia - maybe Gavrikov
Finland - maybe Nuti, maybe Korpi
Sweden - doubtful for our Swedes
If their countries qualify - Bjorkstrand, Texier, Elvis, Kivlenieks

Latvia and France are fighting for the same spot. Denmark has Norway in their group for another spot.

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[Viqsi]

I think Werenski and Gavrikov are more likely than suggested here. Gav's been a Russian National Team regular (he was there for 2018), and I think that pre-existing Z-Jones chemistry is going to look too good to give up.

Nyquist has been an Olympian before as well, albeit as a replacement.

 

[koteka]

Nyquist and Cam are two guys that have a better shot if the Olympics were now than in two years.

I think Werenski isn’t a lock, but is one step lower than a lock. I agree that chemistry with Jones doesn’t hurt.

Gavrikov and PLD not only depend on their play next year, but also the play of their countrymen. Gavrikov in 2026 might be a better bet than Gavrikov in 2022. PLD has just an insane amount of competition.

If Korpi beats out Elvis, his chances obviously improve.

 

[majormajor]

I think Werenski and Gavrikov are total locks.

 

[Long Live Lyle]

I think Gavrikov is likely, though not a guarantee. I think Cam has a decent shot but he needs a really good playoffs when we get back into it and/or a season next year that was like his 2016-17 season (or last season, but that's gonna be tough without Panarin). I'd be pretty surprised if Z isn't on the roster; he's probably good enough on his own merits, and then also being able to pair him with Jones is a major advantage in a tournament like this with guys that aren't used to playing with each other and very little time to gel.

I have a tough time seeing PLD making team Canada. Just absolutely loaded at center. McDavid, MacKinnon, Crosby, Tavares, Stamkos, Bergeron, Scheifele, Point, Seguin, O'Reilly, Toews (he'll get the leadership/intangibles bump)... I think he could have a better shot in 2026 when some of those guys retire and/or "age out" (although I'm sure there's some generational 15-year-old that I've never heard of right now who'll surpass him by then...). Canada is relatively weak on both wings; potentially he could be moved there, but I think it's more likely they'd move some of those other aforementioned guys over before choosing PLD, if they wanted to go the C -> W route.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

I think Werenski and Gavrikov are total locks.

100%. Only Seth Jones, John Carlson, and Charlie McAvoy are better USA defenseman and they're all RD. Werenski is a total lock.

 

[Iron Balls McGinty]

If anyone running Team USA doesn't think putting Werenski and Jones together in a pair is an automatic choice USA Hockey is doomed.

 

[Johansen2Foligno]

Wennberg is gonna make it because Torts won't be there to hold him back

 

[Kshahdoo]

I think Werenski and Gavrikov are total locks.

Gavrikov will actually 146% play, if he's healthy.

 

[Monk]

Gavrikov will actually 146% play, if he's healthy.

Yes, inside the lump, was his twin.

 

[Crede777]

Wennberg is gonna make it because Torts won't be there to hold him back

If Wennberg makes it, it will be because Sweden is weak down the middle with Backstrom, Zibanejad, and then whichever you like out of Wennberg / Rakell / Karlsson / Lindholm / Backlund / Johannsen.

 

[ViD]

If Grigorenko comes in and starts playing well as a C, he might have a chance as well

 

[koteka]

Updated after trades.

USA - Jones, Werenski
Switzerland - Kukan, very slight chance for Berni
Russia - Gavrikov
Finland - Laine, probably Korpi, maybe Koivu
If their countries qualify - Bjorkstrand, Texier, Elvis, Kivlenieks

 

[majormajor]

Updated after trades.

USA - Jones, Werenski
Switzerland - Kukan, very slight chance for Berni
Russia - Gavrikov
Finland - Laine, probably Korpi, maybe Koivu
If their countries qualify - Bjorkstrand, Texier, Elvis, Kivlenieks

Just looking at the summer qualifying tournament now,
France has to beat Latvia to get in, with Latvia being favorites, and Denmark has to beat Norway to get in, with Norway slightly favored.

So there's a good chance we'll see Elvis at the Olympics, Tex unlikely, Bjorkstrand maybe 50/50.
Are those guys playing in the qualifying tournament? It's in the offseason but I'm not sure how seriously they take it.

 

[ViD]

So there's a good chance we'll see Elvis at the Olympics, Tex unlikely, Bjorkstrand maybe 50/50.
Are those guys playing in the qualifying tournament? It's in the offseason but I'm not sure how seriously they take it.

Olympics is taken very seriously by the Europeans

 

[Zamuz]

Updated after trades.

USA - Jones, Werenski
Switzerland - Kukan, very slight chance for Berni
Russia - Gavrikov
Finland - Laine, probably Korpi, maybe Koivu
If their countries qualify - Bjorkstrand, Texier, Elvis, Kivlenieks

finland is pretty stacked in forwards.

so unless Koivu has a serious bounce back i find it unlikely for him to make it. Then again usually coaches prefer veterans over young players

 

[Cowumbus]

Locks
Laine
Jones

Bubble
Werenski
Korpisalo
Gavrikov

 

[Cowumbus]

Just looking at the summer qualifying tournament now,
France has to beat Latvia to get in, with Latvia being favorites, and Denmark has to beat Norway to get in, with Norway slightly favored.

So there's a good chance we'll see Elvis at the Olympics, Tex unlikely, Bjorkstrand maybe 50/50.
Are those guys playing in the qualifying tournament? It's in the offseason but I'm not sure how seriously they take it.

When do the play in games start? And are they played with the Olympic rosters?

Nielson
Bjorkstrand
Ehlers
Eller
Bodker
F. Anderson
P. Russell

who does Norway have aside from Zuc?

 

[majormajor]

Locks
Laine
Jones

Bubble
Werenski
Korpisalo
Gavrikov

Werenski's poor start has pushed him on to the bubble, the American team has an incredibly good and deep D core. I'd still bet on him making it, he'll turn it around and they'll want a Werenski-Jones pairing.

Korpi might just be playing himself off the Olympic team.

Gavrikov is still a lock. He's been our best defender and Russia doesn't have a better defender than him.

When do the play in games start? And are they played with the Olympic rosters?

Nielson
Bjorkstrand
Ehlers
Eller
Bodker
F. Anderson
P. Russell

who does Norway have aside from Zuc?

Yes if the NHLers are in the qualifying tournament (it's in August) then Denmark should be expected to beat Norway, which would put them in the Olympics.

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Struggles aside I think Werenski is still a lock. As is Jones.

Korpi is likely as a backup or third string.

Gavrikov is a lock. There’s maybe only 2-3 russian D better than him.

Laine is a lock.