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gvitaly · 02-20-2026, 02:40 PM

I think that any of the big 4 would be a cup favourite
Canada $189M roster
USA $199M roster
Sweden $161M roster
Finlad $116M roster

Especially if they're all healthy and Finland gets Barkov, Sweden adds the likes of Carlson, Eklund, Ekholm, Backlund, and Brodin. Even team Russia might be a favourite, but their C depth would be a problem.

02-20-2026, 02:40 PM	#12
gvitaly Franchise Player Join Date: Jul 2010 Exp:	I think that any of the big 4 would be a cup favourite Canada $189M roster USA $199M roster Sweden $161M roster Finlad $116M roster Especially if they're all healthy and Finland gets Barkov, Sweden adds the likes of Carlson, Eklund, Ekholm, Backlund, and Brodin. Even team Russia might be a favourite, but their C depth would be a problem.