theo5789 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, AbrasiveAjax said: If Canada ends up out and the Czech are still in it, we will be cheering for the home team for sure Go Canada Go and Go Canucks Prospects Go And Karel Plasek of course. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, shiznak said: There’s pressure on these Canadian kids because to some of these kids, this is their Stanley Cup playoffs. A good chunk of these kids will probably never see a daylight in the NHL. Just watch the video I posted, and if that doesn’t motivate you to be patriotic. Then I guess this tournament just isn’t for you. yeah OK, I'll enjoy it the way I want to thanks. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, King Heffy said: That's fair; Jake took a ton of abuse for his performance a few years ago, and then DiPietro had to defend his teammates who'd frankly hung him out to dry. At the end of the day, these are kids who are giving up Christmas with their families to give back to their country. I'm not going to throw them under the bus but I'm sure as hell going to support them. Go Canada! Jakes a good example of what I'm talking about. Mikey showed a lot of leadership in that situation too. For me, paying attention to the Team Canada politics bs side of it and how negative and ugly it can get just annoys me. I prefer to track our Canuck prospects (and future possible picks) and just enjoy the whole thing, vs. making it a patriotism thing. I leave that to men and women in the Olympics who are much better prepared for that kind of spotlight. ' Edited December 11, 2019 by Jimmy McGill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 8 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said: I don't care about patriotism for the WJ's, I only care about how the Canucks prospects perform. Sue me. Then watch them in the leagues they play in, which matter may more for their development than a small tournament? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JM_ Posted December 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Time Lord said: Then watch them in the leagues they play in, which matter may more for their development than a small tournament? whats with people telling me what I can watch and how to watch it? 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said: whats with people telling me what I can watch and how to watch it? Well I guess you can do whatever you want but don't be surprised when you receive a bit of a backlash like this in a thread full of people who want Canada to win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 13 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said: I don't care about patriotism for the WJ's, I only care about how the Canucks prospects perform. Sue me. Wack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 189lb enforcers? Posted December 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2019 I cheer for Canada first, Canuck prospects second and cheer for the underdog third, but really, I just support amateur hockey and these kids, all of them, the coaches, etc. The WJHC is my favourite hockey next to the Cup finals, maybe even more. It is also my my favourite part of winter and a family tradition going way back. I plan my holidays and activities around those days and games. Before life became complicated, I studied all players as much as I could and followed these kids right through their draft years, etc. I’ve slowed down on that stuff, but remain loyal to the ritual and the tradition I’ve turned it all into. 2 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 13 hours ago, Time Lord said: Well I guess you can do whatever you want but don't be surprised when you receive a bit of a backlash like this in a thread full of people who want Canada to win thats fine, but to be clear I support the kids, I don't like the pressure and politics that team Canada have become, and the media side of it is terrible. A lot of people hate the Olympics for similar reasons. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 2 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said: thats fine, but to be clear I support the kids, I don't like the pressure and politics that team Canada have become, and the media side of it is terrible. A lot of people hate the Olympics for similar reasons. Don Cherry, on Coaches corner, used to talk about the politics in the World Junior team selection, and how certain NHL teams had their prospects selected to drive TV ratings. He also said (which got him into some trouble) that there was a quota for French Canadian players that had to be met. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, Alflives said: Don Cherry, on Coaches corner, used to talk about the politics in the World Junior team selection, and how certain NHL teams had their prospects selected to drive TV ratings. He also said (which got him into some trouble) that there was a quota for French Canadian players that had to be met. he would know all the insiders to be able to make that comment for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Alflives said: Don Cherry, on Coaches corner, used to talk about the politics in the World Junior team selection, and how certain NHL teams had their prospects selected to drive TV ratings. He also said (which got him into some trouble) that there was a quota for French Canadian players that had to be met. He did a ton to promote the tournament too, given it was on a different network. I appreciated him calling out our fans for blasting our kids on Twitter. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 Huge: Veleno and Hayton on their way. Even more cuts to make room. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted December 12, 2019 Share Posted December 12, 2019 2 hours ago, Ossi Vaananen said: Huge: Veleno and Hayton on their way. Even more cuts to make room. Yesssssssssssssssssssssss. Those are our top 2 centers right there. Any news on Dobson? He has been scratched for the majority of the Islanders games so far. Would be surprised if he wasn't loaned as well. Dach is currently on the 4th line with the Hawks so hoping for him too, but he is least likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Blight Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) Peyton Krebs and Newhook got cut? Is this team really that good to be cutting those two players? Edited December 13, 2019 by Rick Blight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Rick Blight said: Peyton Krebs and Newhook got cut? Is this team really that good to be cutting those two players? I don't think cuts have even started so not sure where you are getting your info. Edit: wow never mind. Confirmed cut. Edited December 13, 2019 by RRypien37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baer. Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 11 hours ago, Rick Blight said: Peyton Krebs and Newhook got cut? Is this team really that good to be cutting those two players? Newhook a surprise. Krebs still not 100% after surgery, not much of a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timberz21 Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 (edited) On 12/11/2019 at 2:20 PM, Alflives said: Don Cherry, on Coaches corner, used to talk about the politics in the World Junior team selection, and how certain NHL teams had their prospects selected to drive TV ratings. He also said (which got him into some trouble) that there was a quota for French Canadian players that had to be met. That's bull. Absolutely no basis to that argument. There is a new coach every year, most of these coaches use that platform as a showcase to become an NHL coach. I'm pretty sure they pick their team. If these coaches were handcuffed by Hockey Canada and NHL's TV rating players, none of them would want the job. Who would coach a team that they didn't pick and put their reputation on the line for it? There have been many controversial cut (high profile players) in the past and most time it benefited Canada. Except 2005, most stacked team Canada under performed. They won many tournament with many players either not ending in the NHL or becoming bottom 6 players. Edited December 13, 2019 by timberz21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted December 13, 2019 Share Posted December 13, 2019 1 hour ago, timberz21 said: That's bull. Absolutely no basis to that argument. There is a new coach every year, most of these coaches use that platform as a showcase to become an NHL coach. I'm pretty sure they pick their team. If these coaches were handcuffed by Hockey Canada and NHL's TV rating players, none of them would want the job. Who would coach a team that they didn't pick and put their reputation on the line for it? There have been many controversial cut (high profile players) in the past and most time it benefited Canada. Except 2005, most stacked team Canada under performed. They won many tournament with many players either not ending in the NHL or becoming bottom 6 players. Yep. You need guys capable of filling a bottom six role to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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