World Championship Thread

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by DOOM

I really hope the Heat can come back to win their series, but I wonder if they get eliminated if Granlund/Ortio/Baertschi will get invites to join team Finland/Switzerland.

Sven is neutrel on this subject lol.

[Oil Stain]

Goalkeepers:
James Reimer, Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
Ben Scrivens, Edmonton Oilers (NHL)


Defencemen:
Kevin Bieksa, Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
Ryan Ellis, Nashville Predators (NHL)
Jason Garrison, Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
Erik Gudbranson, Florida Panthers (NHL)
Marc Methot, Ottawa Senators (NHL)
Tyler Myers, Buffalo Sabres (NHL)
Morgan Rielly, Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)


Forwards:
Troy Brouwer, Washington Capitals (NHL)
Alexandre Burrows, Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
Jason Chimera, Washington Capitals (NHL)
Cody Hodgson, Buffalo Sabres (NHL)
Jonathan Huberdeau, Florida Panthers (NHL)
Nazem Kadri, Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
Sean Monahan, Calgary Flames (NHL)
David Perron, Edmonton Oilers (NHL)
Mark Scheifele, Winnipeg Jets (NHL)
Kyle Turris, Ottawa Senators (NHL)
Joel Ward, Washington Capitals (NHL)


Dear god. What a putrid roster. Not a single star player on the team.

Team USA is possibly the worst I have seen as well thus far.

Wonder whats up this year. Nobody wants to go to Belarus?

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

Surprised bit that it hasent been mentioned Johnny hockey was officially anoounced a while ago now.

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...=136610&page=5

[DOOM]

Originally Posted by Oil Stain

Dear god. What a putrid roster. Not a single star player on the team.

Team USA is possibly the worst I have seen as well thus far.

Wonder whats up this year. Nobody wants to go to Belarus?

Yea, not really sure either. Could just be a bad run of minor injuries/upcoming UFA's. The Olympics could be playing a factor also.

[combustiblefuel]

Originally Posted by DOOM

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthr...=136610&page=5

Thanks . my bad . Missed that post.

[TheDebaser]

Originally Posted by moon

Backlund is playing for Sweden.

Dat lifetime suspension doe.

[Da_Chief]

when does this start?

[Street Pharmacist]

May 9-25

[PeteMoss]

I bet they could get more players going if the thing was so damn long. Do they really need to have teams like France and Italy in this getting pounded by every body with a shot at medalling.

[flamesfan1297]

Originally Posted by TheDebaser

Dat lifetime suspension doe.

What? Backlund doesn't have a lifetime suspension. Are you referringto Backstrom?

[BACKCHECK!!!]

Originally Posted by flamesfan1297

What? Backlund doesn't have a lifetime suspension. Are you referringto Backstrom?

I think he's referring to moon...

[MissTeeks]

Jagr to play for the Czechs

“@TGfireandice: Jaromir Jagr will play for Czech Republic at world championships: Devils right wing Jaromir Jagr will represen... http://bit.ly/1k9Tmy9”

[lazypucker]

Did Giordano officially decline to play? I didn't see any communications about it.

[MissTeeks]

Originally Posted by lazypucker

Did Giordano officially decline to play? I didn't see any communications about it.

Yes

http://www.torontosun.com/2014/04/14...-out-on-worlds

It’s no surprise the Flames’ top tandem of TJ Brodie and Mark Giordano were offered spots on Canada’s blueline for the upcoming world championship, but both will miss out due to injuries.

The 30-year-old Giordano is being bothered by a sore hand, while Brodie missed Sunday’s regular-season finale in Vancouver with an undisclosed issue.

“Our docs told me it’s better to rest,” Giordano said. “It’s always great when you get asked for national team stuff, but you have to make sure that you’re ready for September, as well.”

[FlamesAndBruins]

Originally Posted by PeteMoss

I bet they could get more players going if the thing was so damn long. Do they really need to have teams like France and Italy in this getting pounded by every body with a shot at medalling.

Countries like that need opportunity to develop, and that's only going to happen if they play with the big boys once in a while instead of only in the B-Group. Latvia and Norway for example used to be in the b-group all the time and now they've developed and can compete with the likes of Germany at least. It's also the reason the WHC takes place every year as it finances the lower level tournaments.

Olympic years always suck (though the 2010 tournament was awesome ) in terms of rosters. Sweden is getting declines left and right.

For Germany Ehrhoff is out unfourtunately. Big blow to lose the MVP but I hope we can avoid relegation.

[4oh3]

No oiler trio

[Tyler]

Originally Posted by combustiblefuel

Surprised bit that it hasent been mentioned Johnny hockey was officially anoounced a while ago now.

Check the Frickin' Gaudreau thread

[MissTeeks]

Tim Thomas to play for the US:

Kevin Allen‏@ByKevinAllen53m

Tim Thomas will be USA's goalie for the World Championships. He agreed to play today. USA's squad has potential.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by MissTeeks

Tim Thomas to play for the US:

Kevin Allen‏@ByKevinAllen53m

Tim Thomas will be USA's goalie for the World Championships. He agreed to play today. USA's squad has potential.

It does now. Outside of Johnny and Thomas its hot garbage.

[spuzzum]

There are a lot of good players Team Canada could now ask from the Sharks, Blues, Avalanche, Flyers and so on. Was there a deadline to submit the original first roster? Tournament is still over a week away. I think there are still four more spots open on the 25 member team.