WC: Roster Talk '11 – Czech Republic

[MMANumminen]

I hope Vondrka makes it. He'll play next year in Oulun Karpat so it would be nice to scout him in WC

 

[zorz]

I hope Vondrka makes it. He'll play next year in Oulun Karpat so it would be nice to scout him in WC

He was cut yesterday. He'd make it last year, had solid camp, but there is not enough room this time.

 

[cibtom]

Zbyněk Michálek now available.

There is a chance to play with his brother in one team

 

[MMANumminen]

He was cut yesterday. He'd make it last year, had solid camp, but there is not enough room this time.

Ok..I'm still positive that he was so close to enter the national team, not easy task for anyone.

Can you describe what kind of player are we getting?

 

[joey16]

Martin Straka had a deal with Hadamczik that he would go on the WCH . Too bad he got injured. He´d play with Jagr in one line.

http://isport.blesk.cz/clanek/hokej-reprezentace-ms-2011/104551/hadamczik-priznal-straka-mel-hrat-na-ms.html

 

[Erathian]

Martin Straka had a deal with Hadamczik that he would go on the WCH . Too bad he got injured. He´d play with Jagr in one line.

Wow, what a surprise. Too bad it is not going to happen. I would really like to see this duo on international tournament once again. Damn, it is a really big loss.

 

[cibtom]

Martin Straka had a deal with Hadamczik that he would go on the WCH . Too bad he got injured. He´d play with Jagr in one line.

http://isport.blesk.cz/clanek/hokej-reprezentace-ms-2011/104551/hadamczik-priznal-straka-mel-hrat-na-ms.html

It's like to be an April's fool, but it isn't 1st April

 

[zorz]

Well, that's not surprising with Alois... but why didn't he invite also Bonk and Varada then? Seriusly, I'd hate to have Straka on the second line instead of Cervenka or some NHL forward.

Btw. Klepis is out due to injury.

Ok..I'm still positive that he was so close to enter the national team, not easy task for anyone.

Can you describe what kind of player are we getting?

He's usually described as hardworker. Not the biggest offensive threat, but he's useful. He can play well in all game situations I think.

 

[Swipes]

+ Plekanec

http://twitter.com/#!/CPbeacon

 

[cibtom]

Plekanec + Z. Michalek will join the team on Saturday

 

[russianhockey]

Here is the Full Squad:

G:
Ondřej Pavelec (Atlanta Trashers/NHL),
Jakub Štěpánek (SKA Petrohrad/KHL),
Jakub Kovář (HC Mountfield)

D:
Radek Martínek (New York Islanders/NHL),
Zbyněk Michálek (Pittsburgh Penguins/NHL),
Marek Židlický (Minnesota Wild/NHL),
Karel Rachůnek (Jaroslavľ/KHL),
Petr Čáslava (CSKA Moskva/KHL),
Ondřej Němec (Čerepovec/KHL),
Martin Škoula (Avangard Omsk/KHL),
Lukáš Krajíček (Třinec),
Jakub Nakládal (Pardubice)

O:
Tomáš Plekanec (Montreal Canadiens/NHL),
Martin Havlát (Minnesota Wild/NHL),
Milan Michálek (Ottawa Senators/NHL),
Patrik Eliáš (New Jersey Devils/NHL),
Jakub Voráček (Columbus Blue Jackets/NHL),
Michael Frolík (Chicago Blackhawks/NHL),
Jaromír Jágr (Omsk/KHL),
Roman Červenka(Omsk/KHL)
Petr Vampola (Omsk/KHL),
Tomáš Rolinek (Magnitogorsk/KHL),
Jakub Klepiš (Ufa/KHL),
Jan Marek (Atlant Mytišči/KHL),
Petr Průcha (SKA Petrohrad/KHL),
Jiří Novotný (Astana/KHL),
Petr Hubáček (Brno),
Petr Koukal (Pardubice)

The Squad looks damn good

 

[YARR123]

Wow you guys are stacked! Looks like an olympic roster... Team finland will have a tough time competing for a medal with slovaks being stacked and now you guys.

 

[zorz]

Yeah, I like our team a lot and I have hopes for a medal.

 

[petr86]

official roster (as of thu 28 april)
http://stats.iihf.com/Hydra/261/IHM2610CZE_33_1_0.pdf

Pavelec, Stepanek

Zidlicky, Martinek, Rachunek, Caslava, Krajicek

M.Michalek, Cervenka, Hubacek, Marek, Novotny, Havlat, Elias, Rolinek, Jagr, Prucha, Voracek

 

[Grabovski]

Very good roster. Favorites of the tournament imo. Has more experience on European ice than Team Canada and are the defending champions.

 

[Mathradio]

Because you guys won it last time I think the management would approach the competition as a best-on-best.

 

[The Right Price]

Really happy Plekanec is playing, makes the tournament more interesting. And you have a tremendous WC roster. Looking for big games by Pavelec too. Favourites IMO. In the group game Finland has no chance.

 

[Rexor]

I still have some doubts about our defence.

 

[zorz]

I still have some doubts about our defence.

I don't see any other team with significantly better defense. Probably only Canada has better one right now.

 

[Mirinho]

I don't see any other team with significantly better defense. Probably only Canada has better one right now.

agree ... ppl still think if the defender isn't from NHL isn't that good .. but especialy Rachunek and Caslava are world class ...

 

[Erathian]

It seems that Růžička is very disappointed.

http://isport.blesk.cz/clanek/hokej.../ruzicka-v-soku-hadamczik-mi-nedal-sanci.html

 

[zorz]

It seems that Růžička is very disappointed.

http://isport.blesk.cz/clanek/hokej.../ruzicka-v-soku-hadamczik-mi-nedal-sanci.html

Quite stupid to release such statements to media. I wouldn't be surprised if he wasn't invited to NT next season at all.

 

[petr86]

It seems that Růžička is very disappointed.

http://isport.blesk.cz/clanek/hokej.../ruzicka-v-soku-hadamczik-mi-nedal-sanci.html

and LOL @ the discussion under the article ("Ruzicka>Havlat" )

 

[Swipes]

agree ... ppl still think if the defender isn't from NHL isn't that good .. but especialy Rachunek and Caslava are world class ...

Wow....Caslava world class?! Not sure about that. But I take your point that he is a solid D-man.

 

[Mirinho]

Wow....Caslava world class?! Not sure about that. But I take your point that he is a solid D-man.

so say why he isn't ...