05-10-2013, 04:07 PM
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#41
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Crawford
Elliot
Smith/Dubnyk
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05-10-2013, 04:09 PM
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#42
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Franchise Player
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Luongo
Price
Ward
I would guess Luongo starts with Price backing up unless either completely implode next season
3rd is up for grabs at this point, I could see Ward/Smith/Holtby all getting consideration
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05-10-2013, 04:13 PM
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#43
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Swayze11
playing devil's advocate here, what has Ward done to deserve to be on this team?
Or is it just a matter of the lack of depth at this position for Canada?
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complete lack of depth
the Americans have arguably 3 guys who would start for Canada
Quick/Schnieder/Anderson
Finland has 2
Rinne/Rask
Sweden has King Henrik
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05-10-2013, 04:13 PM
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#44
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First Line Centre
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Cam Ward is my starter.
Carey Price is my backup.
Roberto Luongo is my third string.
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05-10-2013, 04:16 PM
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#45
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf
complete lack of depth
the Americans have arguably 3 guys who would start for Canada
Quick/Schnieder/Anderson
Finland has 2
Rinne/Rask
Sweden has King Henrik
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Fasth could be added after his performance this year too.
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05-10-2013, 04:21 PM
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#46
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: San Jose, California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf
complete lack of depth
the Americans have arguably 3 guys who would start for Canada
Quick/Schnieder/Anderson
Finland has 2
Rinne/Rask
Sweden has King Henrik
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Finland has 3. You forgot Vezina nominee Niemi.
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05-10-2013, 04:25 PM
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#47
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Seriously, the CHL needs to gather up some spies and go on a covert mission to Finland to see how they do it.
Even kidnap some Finnish goalie coaches and convert them if that's what it takes.
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Nevermind Finland, the Americans seem to be doing a really good job of developing goalies.
Quick is arguably the best in the league right now, and Miller and Anderson are right on his heels.
Plus they have Gibson and Gillies coming up too.
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05-10-2013, 04:26 PM
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#48
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Swayze11
playing devil's advocate here, what has Ward done to deserve to be on this team?
Or is it just a matter of the lack of depth at this position for Canada?
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1. Stanley cup and Conn Smythe winner (Big game performer)
2. Plenty of international experience (Gold and Silver medals at the WC).
3. Will only be 30 years old (not to old, not to young)
4. Outside of an injury plagued 17 games this season he has consistently played at a high level for the last half decade. (0.915 SV % or better)
All in all I would say he is more than qualified to be apart of this team.
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05-10-2013, 04:29 PM
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#49
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something else haha
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HighLifeMan
1. Stanley cup and Conn Smythe winner (Big game performer)
2. Plenty of international experience (Gold and Silver medals at the WC).
3. Will only be 30 years old (not to old, not to young)
4. Outside of an injury plagued 17 games this season he has consistently played at a high level for the last half decade. (0.915 SV % or better)
All in all I would say he is more than qualified to be apart of this team.
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1. 7 years ago
2. He was pretty bad at least years worlds
3. Comparable age to Crawford, Smith, Fleury, etc.
4. Comparable to Crawford, Smith, Fleury, etc.
I am not saying he shouldn't go, I am just trying to figure out why he is such a slam dunk to a lot of people.
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05-10-2013, 04:46 PM
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#50
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First Line Centre
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Swayze11
1. 7 years ago
2. He was pretty bad at least years worlds
3. Comparable age to Crawford, Smith, Fleury, etc.
4. Comparable to Crawford, Smith, Fleury, etc.
I am not saying he shouldn't go, I am just trying to figure out why he is such a slam dunk to a lot of people.
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1. He has still proven to step up big under pressure situations. That is not a trait that just disappears or appears with time. Ask Fluery.. 
2. The entire team was a hot mess. Surely you can't blame the teams lack of success on him, can you?
3. Yes. I can agree with you there.
4. No. Statistically Cam Ward has been far more consistent than each player you listed. Fleury only achieved that mark once, Smith twice, and Crawford twice.
His consistency + ability to step up in big games is what makes him a favorite in my books.
Of the three you listed I think Corey Crawford has the best chance at making a strong push if he continues to play at such a high level moving forward.
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05-10-2013, 04:52 PM
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#51
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Lifetime Suspension
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Originally Posted by t0rrent98
Crawford
Elliot
Smith/Dubnyk
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Dubynk?
Canada really has no depth.
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05-10-2013, 04:56 PM
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#52
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I believe in the Pony Power
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Price
Ward
Luongo
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05-10-2013, 05:23 PM
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#53
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Pitt Meadows
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Who was the last real good goaltender to play for Canada at the World Jr's?
Bernier, Pogge, Mason, Tokarski.
Goalies have been weak for Canada for quite sometime now.
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05-10-2013, 05:41 PM
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#54
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Good lord, this thread is depressing.
What happened to our Canadian goalie developmental system?
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We are doomed.
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05-10-2013, 05:44 PM
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#55
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Lifetime Suspension
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Price
Luongo
Smith/Ward/Crawford/Holtby
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05-10-2013, 05:46 PM
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#56
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre "Monster" McGuire
Good lord, this thread is depressing.
What happened to our Canadian goalie developmental system?
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I blame Quebec, they had 1 job.
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05-10-2013, 05:48 PM
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#57
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by puckluck2
Dubynk?
Canada really has no depth.
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And why not? he's been on every Canadain team thus far since the lockout and is doing fairly decent . He's proven he is capable of playing for Canada. Canada will most likely be stacked on forwards/Defense.
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05-10-2013, 05:52 PM
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#58
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary, AB
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I think it will be Price, Ward, and Luongo; but I have no idea who will be the starter, backup, and third string.
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05-10-2013, 05:53 PM
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#59
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Calgary
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Dubnyk or Crawford for me but I still think goal is going to be our Achilles heel this Olympics.
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05-10-2013, 05:53 PM
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#60
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hockey
Who was the last real good goaltender to play for Canada at the World Jr's?
Bernier, Pogge, Mason, Tokarski.
Goalies have been weak for Canada for quite sometime now.
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Wow, Pogge is playing in Italy. I had no idea.
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