World Championship Thread

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by moon

Because he wasn't on their team roster on the day that the play-off (i think it is called clear day roster or something) rosters needed to be set.

I think Calgary sent 3-4 guys down that day on paper so they could qualify for the AHL play-offs.

Was Granlund?

[Coach]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Gaudreau

Yeah I'm interested in this. Burke is likely involved in USA hockey somehow. Would he make a push to have JG go?

[moon]

Originally Posted by King Theo

I though that he could not go to the AHL, because he is under 20.

He can once Ottawa's season is done which it is but because of AHL play-off roster rules he can't play in the play-offs for the Heat.

Neither could any of the other Flames that weren't listed on the Heat roster at the time the rosters needed to be set.

[moon]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Was Granlund?

I have no idea who was or wasn't I am sure PMM or Drury would know but my guess is he was one of the guys that was sent down on paper.

I didn't pay much attention just remember seeing it mentioned. It may be in the Heat general thread if you feel like combing through that.

Or I am sure PMM or some other Heat guy will let us know.

[King Theo]

Originally Posted by moon

He can once Ottawa's season is done which it is but because of AHL play-off roster rules he can't play in the play-offs for the Heat.

Neither could any of the other Flames that weren't listed on the Heat roster at the time the rosters needed to be set.

Right, I recall this now, at the trade deadline the Flames sent 4 players down and then recall them back up so they would be allowed to play.

[King Theo]

These players were all in the AHL on March 5, and are allowed to go back for playoffs. And anyone recalled to Calgary after this date.
Ben Hanowski (LW)
Corban Knight (C)
Derek Smith (D)
Joey MacDonald (G)
Joni Ortio (G)
Markus Granlund (C)
Max Reinhart (C)

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by King Theo

These players were all in the AHL on March 5, and are allowed to go back for playoffs. And anyone recalled to Calgary after this date.
Ben Hanowski (LW)
Corban Knight (C)
Derek Smith (D)
Joey MacDonald (G)
Joni Ortio (G)
Markus Granlund (C)
Max Reinhart (C)

Thanks for that.

Would MacDonald/Smith have to clear waivers?

[Parallex]

I think Gio and Backlund (Health permitting) would be locks. Hudler too unless whatever claptrap kept him off the Czech team for the Olympics is still in effect. What other Finnish goalies are out of the playoffs?

[djsFlames]

If Johnny can't go to the Heat, he should go to the WC for USA. Burke can be his way in.

[codynw]

Originally Posted by Parallex

I think Gio and Backlund (Health permitting) would be locks. Hudler too unless whatever claptrap kept him off the Czech team for the Olympics is still in effect. What other Finnish goalies are out of the playoffs?

Rinne, maybe Lehtonen.

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by djsFlames

If Johnny can't go to the Heat, he should go to the WC for USA. Burke can be his way in.

It wouldn't be out of the ordinary for team USA to include a prospect/prospects on their team.

2013 - John Gibson, Jacob Trouba, Drew Leblanc (Hobby Baker winner)
2012 - J.T. Brown
2011 - Chris Kreider, Craig Smith, Andy Miele

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by DOOM

Thanks for that.

Would MacDonald/Smith have to clear waivers?

Smith is already in the minors, he won't have to be waived again.

MacDonald I'm not 100% sure about at this point in the season.

[Wastedyouth]

It's not like it matter with Smith or Macdonald. No one is picking up FA AHLers off of waivers at this point.

[MissTeeks]

“@DarrenDreger: Just talked about Maurice, DeBoer and Tippett (if avail) as Team Canada coaching candidates for Worlds. Perron, Bieksa, Turris confirmed.”

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Smith is already in the minors, he won't have to be waived again.

MacDonald I'm not 100% sure about at this point in the season.

Whoops yea, forgot he was already down there.

[MissTeeks]

“@DarrenDreger: Perron has accepted invite to play for Canada at Worlds. RNH, Hall and Eberle also asked, but remain undecided. #TSN”

[Alberta_Beef]

I think we see a few guys get asked

Giordano, Brodie and Monahan for Canada
Baertschi for Switzerland of the Heat are out.
Butler for the US, maybe Gaudreau if his season is done.
Backlund for Sweden
Hudler and Smid for the Czech Rep
Ramo for Finland

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Gaudreau

Yes.

[Clever_Iggy]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

“@DarrenDreger: Perron has accepted invite to play for Canada at Worlds. RNH, Hall and Eberle also asked, but remain undecided. #TSN”

On the Oilers' broadcast last night the panel said that those three would 'likely play together' and whether they go or not will be a 'group decision'.

[Textcritic]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

“@DarrenDreger: Perron has accepted invite to play for Canada at Worlds. RNH, Hall and Eberle also asked, but remain undecided. #TSN”

Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy

On the Oilers' broadcast last night the panel said that those three would 'likely play together' and whether they go or not will be a 'group decision'.

Am I the only one who reads this and thinks: "Good god. What an entitled bunch of babies."

The Oilers will never win with this trio. Never.