Speculation: Jets At The World Cup

[Aavco Cup]

Not sure if any get announced today but these guys could potentially be there.

USA
Wheeler - confirmed
Byfuglien - confirmed

U23
Hellebuyck - confirmed
Scheifele - confirmed
Trouba - confirmed

Europe
Ehlers - not invited

Finland
Laine - confirmed

Russia
Telegin - confirmed

Czech
Pavelec - confirmed

This tournament will affect training camps around the league a little bit.

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[KingBogo]

Not sure if any get announced today but these guys coukd potentially be there.

USA
Wheeler
Byfuglien

U23
Hellebuyck
Scheifele
Trouba

Europe
Ehlers

This tournament will affect training camps around the league a little bit.

Quick question: is there a decision making mechanism to decide between the under 23 team and one of the National teams if a player could play on both?

 

[SLAYER]

Quick question: is there a decision making mechanism to decide between the under 23 team and one of the National teams if a player could play on both?

Probably up to the player if they get invited to both, unless there is some sort of rule on that?

 

[Aavco Cup]

Quick question: is there a decision making mechanism to decide between the under 23 team and one of the National teams if a player could play on both?

Yes, all players U23 play on that team, rather than USA or Canada.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Probably up to the player if they get invited to both, unless there is some sort of rule on that?

There is no choice. McDavid and Eichel will be on that team.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Anyone shocked Burmistrov was not named?

 

[SLAYER]

There is no choice. McDavid and Eichel will be on that team.

Ah, I did not realize that they would be ineligible if they were U23. Thanks!

 

[YWGinYYZ]

Ah, I did not realize that they would be ineligible if they were U23. Thanks!

Old guns vs. new guns. Adds an interesting wrinkle to the tourney, methinks. Gibson and Helle as the goalies? Some very high level, very young talent could be on that team as well - I think it's going to be a hoot to watch them.

 

[Koonta]

you know who will probably be named for the czechs

 

[Gil Fisher]

Is U23 just a North American team? Would a guy like Laine be up for Finland or U23?

 

[Aavco Cup]

you know who will probably be named for the czechs

Frolik?

 

[Derfel*]

you know who will probably be named for the czechs

Don't be so sure - they have some young guys they may showcase.

I'm more interested to see if Hellebuyck makes the roster...

 

[tbcwpg]

I don't expect Pavelec to not be named, although it's doubtful he starts over Neuvirth. They could bring a kid from Europe but this tournament seems like a "NHL players first" kind of thing.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Think Czech will name Neuvirth and Mrazek today

 

[Aavco Cup]

Omg

 

[SLAYER]

Old guns vs. new guns. Adds an interesting wrinkle to the tourney, methinks. Gibson and Helle as the goalies? Some very high level, very young talent could be on that team as well - I think it's going to be a hoot to watch them.

Most definitely. I was just unsure about the rules, if someone U23 (McDavid) would be eligible to receive an invite to, let's say, team Canada. This makes it even more interesting IMO.

 

[Channelcat]

I didnt realize Panarin is 24, turning 25. Guess that explains why he doesnt look like the typical rookie.

 

[tbcwpg]

Czech team looks pretty standard, no real surprises. Not sure they'll be competitive, but that roster is pretty easy to pick.

 

[cheswick]

Is U23 just a North American team? Would a guy like Laine be up for Finland or U23?

Its just under 23 north America. So if an under 23 player from the US or Canada would have been good enough to make the actual team, that team is now penalized since they are not allowed to be on it. European teams have no such penalty.

This tournament is such a joke. I personally have zero interest in watching it.

 

[Gm0ney]

Czech team looks pretty standard, no real surprises. Not sure they'll be competitive, but that roster is pretty easy to pick.

No Jagr? No Tlusty!?

There are still lots of slots open on these rosters though.

 

[tbcwpg]

No Jagr? No Tlusty!?

There are still lots of slots open on these rosters though.

I did think he was on the list (just skimmed it) but I'm sure he'll tell the Czech team if he wants to play when the season is over.

 

[cheswick]

I did think he was on the list (just skimmed it) but I'm sure he'll tell the Czech team if he wants to play when the season is over.

He probably told them to bugger off.

 

[Channelcat]

Its just under 23 north America. So if an under 23 player from the US or Canada would have been good enough to make the actual team, that team is now penalized since they are not allowed to be on it. European teams have no such penalty.

This tournament is such a joke. I personally have zero interest in watching it.

I think it makes it even more interesting. International competition isn't the meaningful sort of thing it used to be...in my opinion. Its more of a fun thing now.

 

[Evil Little]

Will Enström be on the Swedish team? He removed himself from the Sochi conversation.

Old guns vs. new guns. Adds an interesting wrinkle to the tourney, methinks. Gibson and Helle as the goalies? Some very high level, very young talent could be on that team as well - I think it's going to be a hoot to watch them.

I agree. With the caveat that they still go to the Olympics so we have somewhere to watch true best-on-best.

 

[Duke749]

Czech team looks pretty standard, no real surprises. Not sure they'll be competitive, but that roster is pretty easy to pick.

They'll be lacking up the middle a bit and definitely on D but they got some dam good wingers.