Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 I have seen a lot of discussion about this over the last few days so I thought I would throw in my two cents as to who should be on this team. Lecavalier - Crosby - Iginla Heatley - Thornton - Carter Gagne - Savard - Getzlaf Morrow - M. Richards - Doan Spezza, Cammaleri Niedermayer - Bouwmeester Keith - Phaneuf Boyle - Green Regehr Brodeur Luongo Price This is the team that I think will be on the ice right now if we were selecting the team today. However, there are a lot of guys that can slide in if they start next year hot or if their are any injuries. In goal, if anyone gets injured or if S. Mason starts hot I think you have to go with him. Also, if injuries are bad seasons occur, Turco is always a guy that you can count on in goal as a solid backup. The blue line seems pretty set in stone for me, the only other guy who was a toss up for me was S. Weber in Nashville. Guys like Pronger, Jovanovski are too old and I think that you need a youth movement. Brian Campbell is good but is a worse Mike Green as he has some bad defensive lapses even though he has great offensive potential. Coburn and Seabrook are other guys I considered but it would be good to have the team captain in Niedermayer back there for leadership and experience. Up front there are HUGE question marks for me, the only guys set in stone are Lecavalier, Crosby, Iginla and Thornton. There are a ton of guys that you can put up front. Guys like Kariya and Briere should be there if they are healthy and play up to there potential. You also have St. Louis and E. Staal who have had 100 point seasons and have played on team Canada in the past. Lucic would be a nice guy as an energy line player. Toews is an amazing talent and who knows where he will be next year. For me there are so many question marks up front that this team can only be decided in the fall. What are your guy's thoughts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 This is exactly the same roster Pierre McGuire proposed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NumbaSixty-Six Report post Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) My personal Lineups USA Line-Up Parise - Stastny - Kane Brown - Kessel - Gionta Tkachuk - Drury - Ryan Ryan - Modano - Weight Booth, JVR Corvo - Rafalski Johnson - Johnson Whitney - Suter Martin Miller Thomas Canada Line-Up Nash-Crosby-Iginla Heatley-Savard-Getzlaf Gagne-Lecavalier-St. Louis Carter-Richards-Morrow Bouwmeester - Phaneuf Pronger - Green Boyle - Weber Brodeur Loungo Edited February 19, 2009 by NumbaSixty-Six Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) This is exactly the same roster Pierre McGuire proposed. Are you serious? :puke: I will do what I think should be the USA roster Parise - Gomez - Kane B. Ryan - Kessel - Gionta O'Sullivan - Pavelski - Statsny Umberger - Connolly - Langenbrunner Modano, Tkachuk Ballard - Rafalski Martin - Carle Suter - J. Johnson Komisarek Thomas Miller Edited February 19, 2009 by Never_Retire_Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 ^ Well it is a good roster! Team Sweden will be nice as well. I don't see Canada beating Sweden or Russia. Russia will have the best team by far on paper. Canada hasn't really performed well at the Olympics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted February 19, 2009 I'm not sure whether I am in love with the Idea of a Boyle Green combo, or hate the idea of it. On one hand, it would be the ultimate transistion combo, and would lead to numerous scoring chances. On the other hand unless paired with defensivly responsible forwards, that could be one ot the worst team Canada D combos in terms of defense ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 ^ Well it is a good roster! Team Sweden will be nice as well. I don't see Canada beating Sweden or Russia. Russia will have the best team by far on paper. Canada hasn't really performed well at the Olympics. On forwards yes but they do not have anything other than scoring. Can you even name me 6 defensemen and 3 goalies in the NHL from Russia? They are very very suspect after Ovechkin/Kovalev/Semin/Malkin/Kovalchuk/Kozlov/Datsyuk. Even their Dmen are offensive minded (think Markov and Gonchar). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T-Ruff 47 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) My team differed from McGuire's by only one player (Niedermayer, I think he'll decline/be retired, I have Keith instead) + Pierre had one extra forward, I had two (Spezza). Quite a proud moment considering Pierre's virtually unparalleled insight and knowledge Canada, still the team to beat IMO: Lecavalier-Crosby-Iginla[C] Nash-Thornton[A]-Heatley Morrow-M. Richards[A]-Doan Gagne-Savard-Getzlaf Taxi: Spezza, Carter Bouwmeester-Weber Phaneuf-Keith Boyle-Burns Taxi: Green Luongo Brodeur taxi: Price Lecavalier - Crosby - Iginla Heatley - Thornton - Carter Gagne - Savard - Getzlaf Morrow - M. Richards - Doan I like your forward lines all the exact same except for one (Nash vs Carter, and Heatley on opposite wing) Edited February 19, 2009 by T-Ruff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heroes of Hockeytown 694 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 On forwards yes but they do not have anything other than scoring. Can you even name me 6 defensemen and 3 goalies in the NHL from Russia? They are very very suspect after Ovechkin/Kovalev/Semin/Malkin/Kovalchuk/Kozlov/Datsyuk. Even their Dmen are offensive minded (think Markov and Gonchar). By the power of NHL.com I can. On the backend: Markov, Tyutin, Gonchar, Grebeshkov, Volchenkov, Zubov. In goal: Nabokov, Khabibulin, Bryzgalov. They've got enough forwards to put together three good lines, and if I remember correctly they had some non-NHLers come in to make the forth line in Torino who impressed. The two other forwards you could include could be Fedorov, Frolov, or the other Kozlov. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Hopefully Crosby gets injured, i love Canada but im sorry that this strawberry fluffer blossomed in my beautiful country. On another note there is no way he should even be an assistant captain, he does not lead in any way, he constantly ******* and makes excuses, please do not put an A on him and if he gets the C i will not watch (no joke). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusDRW 155 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 I do not see why Russia is considered to have best offense. We're really good at it, however, Canada also looks very strong. The only difference is that we have two best forwards in the game (Datsyuk and Ovechkin). Our defense could be a big problem though... My predictions on team Russia roster (sorry for offtopic ) Ovechkin - Fedorov - Semin Kovalchuk - Datsyuk - Radulov Frolov - Malkin - Kulemin Morozov - Zinoviev - Zaripov Markov - Gonchar Grebeshkov - Emelin Atushov - Proshkin Nabokov Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOwl 77 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 On forwards yes but they do not have anything other than scoring. Can you even name me 6 defensemen and 3 goalies in the NHL from Russia? They are very very suspect after Ovechkin/Kovalev/Semin/Malkin/Kovalchuk/Kozlov/Datsyuk. Even their Dmen are offensive minded (think Markov and Gonchar). I hope the goalie thing was a joke. Did you watch the world championships last year, Russia owned Canada, a lot thanks to Nabokov. Bulin is one of the best goalies this year. D wise, your right I can't name more then 3 guys, but they can probably find 6 pretty decent guys. Canada just doesn't look that strong to me. Their well balanced in every category, but aren't the best in any, (and no Luongo is not the greatest goalie on the planet). I would take Russia, Sweden and even Finland to finish better then Canada. Backstrom is a lot better right now then any of Canada's goalies. 1998, one man was able to completely shut them down (Hasek). They obviously won in 2002. 2006 they were dominated by horrible teams, and couldn't score to save their lives against the better opponents. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Iginla is overrated but still he probably should be on the team but not on the 1st line with maximum playing time. Edited February 19, 2009 by mindfly Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingAbner 13 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Neither of those American rosters have John-Michael Liles. Is this by design or mistake? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stactum 4 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 I do not see why Russia is considered to have best offense. We're really good at it, however, Canada also looks very strong. The only difference is that we have two best forwards in the game (Datsyuk and Ovechkin). Our defense could be a big problem though... My predictions on team Russia roster (sorry for offtopic ) Ovechkin - Fedorov - Semin Kovalchuk - Datsyuk - Radulov Frolov - Malkin - Kulemin Morozov - Zinoviev - Zaripov Markov - Gonchar Grebeshkov - Emelin Atushov - Proshkin Nabokov I think you left out quite a few prominent Russian Players, this is pretty much what they had in Torino. But here is what I think will be in Vancouver: Goaltenders: Evgeni Nabokov Ilya Bryzgalov Simeon Varlamov I don't think Nikolai Khabibulin will play, but who knows. Defensemen: Andrei Markov, Danny Markov Sergei Gonchar, Denis Grebeshkov Anton Volchenkov, Fedor Tyutin Dmitri Kalinin Sergey Zubov would be nice addition, but I don't know if he will play. Also think about Nikulin Ilya from Ak Bars, he may be a good addition to the team. Forwards: Alexander Ovechkin, Pavel Datsyuk, Alexander Semin Ilya Kovalchuk, Evgeni Malkin, Alex Frolov Nikolai Zherdev, Sergei Fedorov, Alex Radulov, Morozov Alexey, Mozyakin Sergey, Zaripov Danis Also there might be: Viktor Kozlov, Teryeschenko Alexey and Alexey Yashin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NumbaSixty-Six Report post Posted February 19, 2009 (edited) Ovechkin - Fedorov - Semin Kovalchuk - Datsyuk - Radulov Frolov - Malkin - Kulemin Morozov - Zinoviev - Zaripov I do not see why Russia is considered to have best offense. We're really good at it, however, Canada also looks very strong. The only difference is that we have two best forwards in the game (Datsyuk and Ovechkin). Our defense could be a big problem though... O right because Datsyuk and Ovechkin are so much better than Malkin. That is why Ovechkin and Datsyuk are ahead 10 points in the scoring race. Not to mention the fact that Ovechkin blows away Malkin in block shots and forced turnovers. Also for good measure Ovechkin and Datsyuk are so much better because they don't have have good linemates to work with and put up huge numbers. Yea... You kidding? Fedorov won't center the first line. and Malkin and Ovechkin will be on the same line. Edited February 19, 2009 by NumbaSixty-Six Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedWingAbner 13 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Team USA 2010 Forwards: Paul Stastny, W Ryan Kesler, C Ryan Malone, W Chris Drury, C Joe Pavelski, C Zach Parise, W Jamie Langenbrunner, W Patrick Kane, W Dustin Brown, W RJ Umberger, C Phil Kessel, W Bobby Ryan, W Blake Wheeler, W Defense John-Michael Liles Erik Johnson Jack Johnson Mike Komisarek Brian Rafalski Paul Martin Tom Gilbert Matt Greene Ryan Suter Goalies Tim Thomas Ryan Miller Scott Clemmensen Reserve squad Dustin Byfuglien Jeremy Roenick Jon Quick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Hopefully Crosby gets injured, i love Canada but im sorry that this strawberry fluffer blossomed in my beautiful country. On another note there is no way he should even be an assistant captain, he does not lead in any way, he constantly ******* and makes excuses, please do not put an A on him and if he gets the C i will not watch (no joke). good. I hope you don't watch, you fool. love him or hate him, Canada has a better chance to win with him. Also, Duncan Keith should be on instead of Neidermeyer. Neidermeyer doesn't play like he cares anymore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 good. I hope you don't watch, you fool. love him or hate him, Canada has a better chance to win with him. Also, Duncan Keith should be on instead of Neidermeyer. Neidermeyer doesn't play like he cares anymore. Sorry i dont want his constant whining embarrassing the country, maybe some of the veterans will smack him up and tell him how its going to be, if he shuts up and plays hockey im fine with it but if i see his girly face all contorted and bitching while he has that maple leaf on the front of his jersey.... well then im just going to snap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NumbaSixty-Six Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Sorry i dont want his constant whining embarrassing the country, maybe some of the veterans will smack him up and tell him how its going to be, if he shuts up and plays hockey im fine with it but if i see his girly face all contorted and bitching while he has that maple leaf on the front of his jersey.... well then im just going to snap. Lol. How many Games have you watch where Crosby was playing? You blow his talking to the Refs as a captain way out of proportion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Lol. How many Games have you watch where Crosby was playing? You blow his talking to the Refs as a captain way out of proportion. Enough to know he is a sniveling little weasel. P.S, the league took a vote and the players voted Crosby the biggest complainer in the league. Seacrest.... Out! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Never_Retire_Steve 35 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 Enough to know he is a sniveling little weasel. P.S, the league took a vote and the players voted Crosby the biggest complainer in the league. Seacrest.... Out! I bet if you ask those same players if they wanted him on their team you would get a 90%+ yes vote. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NumbaSixty-Six Report post Posted February 19, 2009 I bet if you ask those same players if they wanted him on their team you would get a 90%+ yes vote. +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yak19 303 Report post Posted February 19, 2009 I bet if you ask those same players if they wanted him on their team you would get a 90%+ yes vote. He will obviously be playing on the team, the veterans will set him straight in terms of his attitude, and you would also get a 90%+ yes vote for Steve Ott, there are alot of players that other players would want on their team so its not saying much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NumbaSixty-Six Report post Posted February 19, 2009 He will obviously be playing on the team, the veterans will set him straight in terms of his attitude, and you would also get a 90%+ yes vote for Steve Ott, there are alot of players that other players would want on their team so its not saying much. Wishing injury on any player is beyond scumbag. I hate Scott Hartnell but I wouldn't wish injury on him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
