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[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Eric Vail

I don't think they measure up to the 1987 Canada Cup: Gretzky, Lemieux, Messier, Bourque, Coffey

Good point. That is a crazy powerplay.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Torture

As is tradition for Team Canada. Gotta take those grinders.

Konecny is not there so will be interesting to see where he fits in. My guess is he might take Bennett's spot with Hagel and Cirelli.

Hagel is also over a Point per game so not sure he's a grinder. And put Konecny in there too and he's a top line NHL player.

Bennett over a more offensive guy is probably the biggest question mark, especially since it's not like Bennett is amazing defensively either. But he will go hit stuff.

[undercoverbrother]

Are people excited for this?

I just can't seem to get up for it.

Hockey really needs a regular World Cup.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Are people excited for this?

I just can't seem to get up for it.

Hockey really needs a regular World Cup.

How about a Summit Series with Russia again, in September? Canada vs. Evil Empire.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by troutman

How about a Summit Series with Russia again, in September? Canada vs. Evil Empire.

I could be down, but frankly why Hockey can't get their #### shorted is beyond me.

Other sports that don't share global season can figure it out. Hockey has (by and large) the same global season, it should be easier to find a window for a tournament.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Eric Vail

I don't think they measure up to the 1987 Canada Cup: Gretzky, Lemieux, Messier, Bourque, Coffey

Don't forget the biggest key to this PP. 1987 goaltending equipment.

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Are people excited for this?

I just can't seem to get up for it.

Hockey really needs a regular World Cup.

Regular Olympics is far and away the best option

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by BigThief

Regular Olympics is far and away the best option

Yeah I am here for that as well.

I was thinking something outside the season might make leagues more interested in accommodating the tournament.

Frankly it is pathetic that there is no regular scheduled national best on best tournament for hockey.

[FlamesAreOne]

Crosby is good to go.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by troutman

How about a Summit Series with Russia again, in September? Canada vs. Evil Empire.

I'm all for that. Only stipulations.

-all proceeds go towards buying drones to kill Russian Soldiers.
- Russian squad has to wear Ukrainian colors and the Ukraine anthem is played instead of the Russian ones.
-Russia has to dress and play Putin at least 10 mins a game.

[cam_calderon]

I'm pretty curious as to how much intensity the players show, especially outside US v Canada. I think it'll be better than the All-Star game but not Olympic level.

But who knows? Without doing the work to check each player, at least a handful of the Canadian team have never worn the maple leaf at senior level.

[GirlySports]

Originally Posted by cam_calderon

I'm pretty curious as to how much intensity the players show, especially outside US v Canada. I think it'll be better than the All-Star game but not Olympic level.

But who knows? Without doing the work to check each player, at least a handful of the Canadian team have never worn the maple leaf at senior level.

It'll be Olympic level. Once that jersey goes on, it's full speed. Bennett will hit something hard on his first shift.

Players are also fighting for jobs, this is an audition for the more fringe ones.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

It'll be Olympic level. Once that jersey goes on, it's full speed. Bennett will hit something hard on his first shift.

Players are also fighting for jobs, this is an audition for the more fringe ones.

What jobs are they fighting for?

[Torture]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

It'll be Olympic level. Once that jersey goes on, it's full speed. Bennett will hit something hard on his first shift.

Players are also fighting for jobs, this is an audition for the more fringe ones.

Even with that fourth line - who on the roster is auditioning for their job? Seems like a pretty established group..

[Canada 02]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1889003260612419716

[Unknown]

Originally Posted by cam_calderon

I'm pretty curious as to how much intensity the players show, especially outside US v Canada. I think it'll be better than the All-Star game but not Olympic level.

Hi from Finland!

If you worry about our nation's intensity in this tournament, you're free of worry.

But yeah I agree with that last phrase. Can't wait for the next year's Olympics, especially after I got tickets for both semifinals.

[Cali Panthers Fan]

USA lines look pretty solid, but what does Dylan Larkin have to do to cement a spot in the lineup? He's got 50 points on the year. Nelson has 35 and Kreider has 20.

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

https://twitter.com/user/status/1889003260612419716

That is a really strong line up. Though losing Hughes is a real blow to that defence. But their goaltending is miles ahead of Canada’s. Short tournament though so you never know how players will react.

[Canada 02]

Canada's second PP unit

https://twitter.com/user/status/1888986159218401763

[stemit14]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

Canada's second PP unit

https://twitter.com/user/status/1888986159218401763

Do wonder if team Canada will go the oilers route with powerplays - the first unit gets 1:35 and the 2nd unit gets 0:25