It's even odder that they pass on Vrbata when they're taking Hanzal. Why not play them together? Gee, I wonder if that would be a productive pairing against world-class defensemen like they have in the NHL?
Hudler will not go to the Olympics , in Sochi , on the contrary Hadamczik nominated Nedved with Bařinka
Yesterday, 19:44 - Praha (Updated : Yesterday 20:52 )
Hockey team coach Alois Hadamczik has revealed the names of twenty-five players, which is calculated for the February Olympics in Sochi. The nomination is expected to miss stars like Jaromir Jagr, Patrik Elias, Tomas Plekanec or Ondřej Pavelec, but also in the choice of figure and veteran Petr Nedved, defenseman Michal Barinka and youngsters from Tampa Bay Ondřej Palát with Radko Gudasem .
Coach Alois Hadamczik on the bench Czech national ice hockey team - Illustration .
Coach Alois Hadamczik on the bench Czech national ice hockey team - Illustration .
Vlastimil Vacek, Right
On the contrary, the Olympics will not take part Jiri Hudler , Roman Polak and Jan Hejda . Hadamczik originally in their plans is calculated by Tomas Hertl , San Jose striker but knocked out of the game injured knee . " We are very sorry that it hurt. It is an extraordinary young man. If he was healthy, the player would be . But unfortunately , injuries go after people , " pained Hadamczik , who is convinced that chose the strongest choice .
" A lot of players may be disappointed to have to undoubtedly right . Everybody has their quality is a subjective opinion of us who have put together a team . Each coach but has a vision and wants those who do morally and gaming meet . I tried to pick the best team , who will be a party committed to achieve the best result , "said Hadamczik its decision.
Captain will Plekanec
Captain of the team will be Tomas Plekanec , its representatives then Jaromir Jagr and Patrik Elias. " Plekanec is an excellent and complete player . Has the potential to cab it recognized human and gaming , "said the coach , whose nomination in Liberec there is also a veteran Petr Nedved . Petr Nedved Ten that the Olympics will taste after twenty years - in 1994 he played in Lillehammer in Canada.
" Do not disappoint me in the national team , had exemplary behavior and attitude and hockey have always enjoyed , " revealed the Hadamczik , which Nedved finally convinced the December Euro Hockey Tour tournament in Sochi. " There has assured us that on the international scene parity. Gives important goals , just skating , in addition to his work in the cabin is irreplaceable, " said Hadamczik that with Nedved does not count the position of the center , but on the wing.
The coach also determine what relationship exists between Nedved and Jagr , two former teammates from Pittsburgh. " It is very good, and it led me to the nomination . Also, it is me Jarda Jagr Sunday immediately asked if Nedved go . When I replied that yes , he considered it a good choice , " he smiled Hadamczik .
The NHL goes only seventeen players
The nomination figures 17 players operating in the NHL , 5 from Europe and three from the Czech Republic ( including Novotného of Leo ) . The number of " European " players might be unexpectedly high, generally it was considered that there will be few . " We took the major players who step off the plane the next day and will be able to play on the big playground . As I said Jarda Jagr, hockey narrow and broad rink is something completely different. "
Do not look Sochi eventually Jiri Hudler , the third most Čech NHL this season . At the expense of the coach takes Ales Hemského . "It's a very good skater . Extreme situations can solve very well . Advanced , and when he was with us at the World Championships in 2012 , was one of the best players . While in Edmonton now shines , but accepted and obeyed the role that one of the players of the team , "said Hadamczik and something similar from Hemského promises at the Winter Olympics .
Barinka not going out of nepotism , preventing coach his son-
Like the Hudlera left the place nor the defender Jan Hejda , nejvytěžovanějšího Čecha this year's NHL . " On a small pitch is a very good player , and this year has an extraordinary season. We have a lot to think about , but we chose the players , " suggests Hadamczik fact that for a large skating rink has different favorites.
Perhaps unexpectedly nominated Lukas Krajicek with Michael Bařinka . "This pair played a very good tournament Euro Hockey Tour in Pardubice and Sochi. We did not pluck them and take only one of them. Therefore, to get the assembly Petr Čáslava , "said Hadamczik and denies that Bařinka nomination of nepotism when obráncovým father in law . " I am a person who can listen to others. Had me in a group of people to convince that this is a mistake , I would never have him take it. opinion about my firm belief . "
In Sochi experience representative debut Vladimir Sobotka a duo of Tampa Bay - defenseman Radko Gudas and striker Ondřej Palát . " Palat wanted in Tampa in the fourth touchline and he would now plays first . Gudas again playing over twenty minutes per game. " Who else should get a chance in the national team than players who picked in the first formation in such a strong club? "
Hadamczik still claimed he was the number one goalie Ondřej Pavelec . But now in Winnipeg not catch too , while Jakub Kovar with Alexander Salák abound in excellent form. I therefore Hadamczik was forced to reconsider their position. " I'll be honest . We have a trio of goalkeepers, and which one enters , we will decide according to the form until the moment of the tournament . "
Changes only in case of injury
Have fifth Olympic Games experience Jaromir Jagr, Patrik Elias then the fourth time with Tomas Kaberle . Thirteen players then taste the Olympics for the first time in his career.
Changes in nomination will now be able to do Hadamczik only in case of injury to any of the players. Replace it must be someone from the nominees , which was published at the beginning of September and includes sixty-seven names.
Hockey tournament in Sochi starts 12th February, when the Czechs face off against the reigning world champions Swedes. Two days later, waiting for Latvia , 15 February then end with a core group against Switzerland. Of the three basic groups of four forward their winners and the best second place team from the right to the quarter finals , the remaining teams will play Out Round .
Yeah thats a head scratcher for sure. Zero reason not to have Hudler on the team, unles he's been plowing the coaches wife or daughter. Then I could understand. Ridiculous.
So what I got from the translated article posted above is that..
Hudler/Hejda didn't make the team because:
-Behaviour issues (Not willing to accept assigned role)
-Is good on a narrow ice surface but not on wider Euro rinks
-Hemsky is a better skates, can deal with adversity and shines on a ####ty Oilers team
