2016 World Cup of Hockey

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[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Lots of young posters here. When Canada sucks in 10 years theyll crave this team. All sports are cyclical.

I see your point but Canada has never exacty sucked at hockey.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

So does Krueger's name come up when coaching positions open up this season?

I heard something on the radio that Krueger would be strongly considered for the Vegas opening given his ability to take a ragtag group of guys from a bunch of different situations and mould them into a competitive team almost overnight.

[Dan02]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Lots of young posters here. When Canada sucks in 10 years theyll crave this team. All sports are cyclical.

I don't know if we'll ever "suck" but it seems like every other country is in a bit of a down cycle at the same time as Canada is at it's peak.

Looking at the NA23 team, the US is going to be right up there with Canada again in a few years. Maybe not in 2 years if they go to the Olympics but 4 years from now I could see it.

[midniteowl]

Originally Posted by N-E-B

Almost boring? It's 100% boring if you ask me. I've watched the games because it's hockey but it's really killed the excitement of the games because you know whoever plays Canada is going to lose. We really need two teams.

You really don't remember Nagano and Torino do you?

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

Lots of young posters here. When Canada sucks in 10 years theyll crave this team. All sports are cyclical.

lol they won't suck in 10 years come on now

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by dino7c

lol they won't suck in 10 years come on now

10 years is a long time.
Heck, McDavid could be captain in 10 years.. what do you think

[Mike F]

Originally Posted by dino7c

lol they won't suck in 10 years come on now

The core of the current World Cup team and the past Olympic team was from the generation that dominated at the junior level, where Canada won 5 straight World Junior Championships.

In the 7 years since then, Canada has won the World Juniors once, and has only 1 medal in the past 4 years.

More parity is coming...

[FireGilbert]

Love seeing Canada on top again and Team Europe is a great story but I am having trouble getting excited about watching two more dominating Canada wins.

They should let Europe take a few ringers from Sweden, Russia, Finland and the Czechs to make things even.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by FireGilbert

Love seeing Canada on top again and Team Europe is a great story but I am having trouble getting excited about watching two more dominating Canada wins.

They should let Europe take a few ringers from Sweden, Russia, Finland and the Czechs to make things even.

Canada vs World.

Now that would be an entertaining final!

Add some Kane, Johnny, Kopitar, Lundqvist, Ovechkin, Malkin, Backstrom, hmmm who else?

[Locke]

First of all, if Team Europe wins it all I hope Krueger takes his day with the Trophy and spends it in Edmonton.

Originally Posted by killer_carlson

So does Krueger's name come up when coaching positions open up this season?

Hell no. I cant believe hes even coaching in this tournament.

Ralph Krueger takes sneezes that generate more revenue than half the NHL.

[doctajones428]

Canada 35 and Under (in 10 Years)

Hall - McDavid - Seguin
Duchene - O'Reilly - Johansen
Huberdeau - MacKinnon - Stone
Skinner - Monahan - Couturier
Hopkins

Murray - Ekblad
Rielly - Hamilton
Cici - Payako
Dumba

Murray
Domingue
Subban

Definitely not the powerhouse we are now, might need to dust off and bring in old guys like Benn, Couture, Tavares, Stamkos, Doughty, Other Subban, Pietrangelo and Holtby (37 and Under)

[JerryUnderscore]

It's virtually impossible to predict what the Canadian team will look like 10 years from now, considering people at the low end of the team (24 years old) are 14 right now.

How many of us are tracking 14 year old players? Aside from the "generational talents" like Conor McDavid and Sidney Crosby, probably none?

In 10 years, every current superstar will be on the back nine of their career, but new players will have entered the league as well.

Having a conversation about what the teams will look like in four years more reasonable, but still tricky.

[Mike F]

Originally Posted by doctajones428

Canada 35 and Under (in 10 Years)

Hall - McDavid - Seguin
Duchene - O'Reilly - Johansen
Huberdeau - MacKinnon - Stone
Skinner - Monahan - Couturier
Hopkins

Murray - Ekblad
Rielly - Hamilton
Cici - Payako
Dumba

Murray
Domingue
Subban

Definitely not the powerhouse we are now, might need to dust off and bring in old guys like Benn, Couture, Tavares, Stamkos, Doughty, Other Subban, Pietrangelo and Holtby (37 and Under)

Originally Posted by JerryUnderscore

It's virtually impossible to predict what the Canadian team will look like 10 years from now, considering people at the low end of the team (24 years old) are 14 right now.

Agreed. For instance, 10 years ago, Dustin Penner was 5th in Calder Trophy voting, and projecting to be a dominant player!

Plus, anyone who projects a future Team Canada without Bennett on the roster and Monahan as the 4th centre needs to turn in his jersey

[RougeUnderoos]

I like hockey so I've watched the whole thing, but the schedule they have this tourney on really kills momentum. Both semis should have been on Saturday and they should be playing tonight.

[cam_wmh]

Where can I see who Canada's lines are and will be?

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by RougeUnderoos

I like hockey so I've watched the whole thing, but the schedule they have this tourney on really kills momentum. Both semis should have been on Saturday and they should be playing tonight.

They want Game 3 on Saturday.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

They want Game 3 on Saturday.

Yeeeeah... about that...

[getbak]

Originally Posted by cam_wmh

Where can I see who Canada's lines are and will be?

I'd be very surprised if it isn't the exact same lineup from Saturday.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

Yeeeeah... about that...

Bettman will just tell Canada to throw game two so they can have a showdown game 3.

Canada is too nice not to listen to its American bosses.