-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckinEdm Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 The who's who of Canuck castoffs. That Defence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b3. Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Linden Vey hehehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 That's actually a FAR better roster than I initially expected them to be able to form. Can't see many other countries icing significantly better rosters. As usual, short tournaments like this depends a lot on building chemistry quickly. Best of luck to Willie and the boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysACanuckFan Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Wishing all the best of luck to the boys. Go Canada Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 Some notable players that didn't make it: P.A. Parenteau, Simon Despres, Max Talbot, Teddy Purcell, Nick Spaling, Jay McClement, Matt Ellison, Zach Boychuk, Matt Frattin. Also, what is going on with Iginla? He was supposed to begin skating some months ago, but didn't make it to the Olympic roster, nor has he announced his retirement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 so is this going to end up being a best of the KHL tournament? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screw Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Sort of takes the piss out of it when the best of the best are not there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-AJ- Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 11 minutes ago, Fanuck said: That's actually a FAR better roster than I initially expected them to be able to form. Can't see many other countries icing significantly better rosters. As usual, short tournaments like this depends a lot on building chemistry quickly. Best of luck to Willie and the boys! Russia and Sweden perhaps? The SHL and KHL have some solid players. Far as I can tell, the forwards are all ex-NHLers, but the defense is pretty sparse looking. I think all three goaltenders are ex-NHLers as well, but none are particularly great. It'll be interesting to see how this mish-mash can do against Russia and Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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AlwaysACanuckFan Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: so is this going to end up being a best of the KHL tournament? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Surprised no junior players made the team. I wonder why Cale Makar declined? But yeah, little did you know, the Canucks had a roster full of Team Canada Olympic players. If only we had them now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atillaMYhun Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Another chance to root for WD and Vey! It's like 2016 all over again, except this time they may win! GCG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Vintage Canuck- Posted January 11, 2018 Author Share Posted January 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, -AJ- said: Russia and Sweden perhaps? The SHL and KHL have some solid players. Far as I can tell, the forwards are all ex-NHLers, but the defense is pretty sparse looking. I think all three goaltenders are ex-NHLers as well, but none are particularly great. It'll be interesting to see how this mish-mash can do against Russia and Sweden. I believe none of those forwards were consistent top-six players in the NHL, same with defencemen - didn't play in the top four. As for the goalies, they are pretty much backup goalies at the NHL level. So you basically a team of third and fourth lines forwards, bottom-six defence, and backup goalies. Add in some 13th/14th forwards or that are considered regular call-ups. But then again, other teams will be icing the same amount of talent at best, but it certainly doesn't add the hype factor of wanting to watch the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 No Marchand, Doughty, or Keith, I like this team a lot more than the 2014 squad. Would love to see Lappy and Raymond win gold, especially the latter with how CDC treated him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalie13 Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 15 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: so is this going to end up being a best of the KHL tournament? Not entirely. Only half the Canadian roster is from the KHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Is that a new record for former Canucks making team Canada 6 former Canucks. Wow. I can't wait to watch and support our former Canuck stars .... FORWARDS Andrew Ebbett, Vernon, B.C., SC Bern (Swiss National League) Maxim Lapierre, Brossard, Que., HC Lugano (Swiss National League) Mason Raymond, Cochrane, Alta., SC Bern (Swiss National League) Derek Roy, Rockland, Ont., Linkoping HC (Swedish Hockey League) Linden Vey, Wakaw, Sask., Barys Astana (KHL)DEFENCE Marc-Andre Gragnani, L’Ile-Bizard, Que., HC Dinamo Minsk (KHL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 Just now, goalie13 said: Not entirely. Only half the Canadian roster is from the KHL. yah the good half honestly though its been long enough and I'd actually like to see Willie end his career with a gold medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
250Integra Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 16 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: Some notable players that didn't make it: P.A. Parenteau, Simon Despres, Max Talbot, Teddy Purcell, Nick Spaling, Jay McClement, Matt Ellison, Zach Boychuk, Matt Frattin. Also, what is going on with Iginla? He was supposed to begin skating some months ago, but didn't make it to the Olympic roster, nor has he announced his retirement. Yeah, I guess this is probably it for Iginla. I thought he would be the Captain of this team (look at Gionta) but perhaps he is not 100% ready? Let's try and guess the Captain and Assistant Captain's for this team. Willie D would appoint: C - Vey A - Ebbett A - Raymond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted January 11, 2018 Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 minutes ago, -Vintage Canuck- said: I believe none of those forwards were consistent top-six players in the NHL, same with defencemen - that didn't play in top four. As for the goalies, they are pretty much backup goalies at the NHL level. So you basically a team of third and fourth lines forwards, bottom-six defence, and backup goalies. Add in some 13th/14th forwards or that are considered regular call-ups. But then again, other teams will be icing the same amount of talent at best, but it certainly doesn't add the hype factor of wanting to watch the games. Roy was consistent for about 5 years, including 70 and 80 point seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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