OK, fine... the 2013 WJHC thread

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If healthy, Nugent-Hopkins likely to play for Team Canada

I think Oilers fans should be a little concerned that RNH has these recurrent shoulder issues. Of course, the fact that Oilers team doctors are involved should be a warning sign.

 

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Camp roster for Team Canada to be announced this morning...

 

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Sweden's training camp roster:

Goalkeepers
1. Joel Lassinantti, Luleå HF
30. Niklas Lundström, AIK Stockholm
35. Oscar Dansk, Erie Otters (OHL)

Defencemen
2. Emil Djuse, Södertälje SK
3. Jesper Pettersson, Linköpings HC
4. Christian Djoos, Brynäs Gävle
5. Rasmus Bengtsson, Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)
7. Tom Nilsson, Mora IK
8. Linus Arnesson, Djurgården Stockholm
9. Mikael Vikstrand, Mora IK
12. Hampus Lindholm, Norfolk Admirals (AHL)

Forwards
10. Alexander Wennberg, Djurgården Stockholm
11. Jeremy Boyce Rotevall, Timrå IK
13. Viktor Arvidsson, Skellefteå AIK
15. Sebastian Collberg, Frölunda Gothenburg
16. Filip Forsberg, Leksands IF
17. William Karlsson, HV71 Jönköping
19. Elias Lindholm, Brynäs Gävle
21. Max Görtz, Färjestad Karlstad
22. Linus Fröberg, Färjestad Karlstad
23. Victor Rask, Calgary Hitmen (WHL)
24. Rickard Rakell, Plymouth Whalers (OHL)
25. Jacob de la Rose, Leksands IF
26. Nick Sörensen, Quebec Remparts (QMJHL)
29. Emil Molin, Brynäs Gävle

/Per's son?!?

 

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Champs announce Ufa roster[backPid]=955&cHash=5d52846936

“It is a big disappointment that Ottawa does not want to release Mika to join the team for the World Juniors,” said Rönnberg. “I have asked our federation to intervene and I am confident they will. Having said that, I must focus on the players I have and I can’t let that [Ottawa not releasing Zibanejad] steal energy from my work.”

 

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canada's roster for selection camp:
2013 Selection Camp Roster
http://www.tsn.ca/world_jrs/story/?id=410842

 

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Minus the linky goodness:

Goalies

Jordan Binnington
Laurent Brossoit
Jake Paterson
Malcolm Subban

Defense

Frank Corrado
Mathew Dumba
Dougie Hamilton
Scott Harrington
Ryan Murphy
Xavier Ouellet
Adam Pelech
Derrick Pouliot
Griffin Reinhart
Morgan Rielly
Ryan Sproule
Tyler Wotherspoon

Forwards

Hunter Shinkaruk
Francis Beauvillier
Anthony Camara
Daniel Catenacci
Phillip Danault
Jonathan Drouin
Tyler Graovac
Jonathan Huberdeau
Charles Hudon
Boone Jenner
J.C. Lipon
Nathan MacKinnon
Mark McNeill
Sean Monahan
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
Ty Rattie
Brett Ritchie
Mark Scheifele
Colton Sissons
Ryan Strome
Tom Wilson

 

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Forwards and defense look very good, Subban the early favourite between the pipes?

 

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TSNBobMcKenzie: Notables not invited on D: Cody Ceci, Stuart Percy, Slater Koekkoek, Ryan Pulock, Duncan Siemens. In net, Zach Fucale.

Not sure why Adam Pelech made the selection camp, the times I've seem him play, he doesn't strike me as anything special.

 

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TSNBobMcKenzie: Notables not invited on D: Cody Ceci, Stuart Percy, Slater Koekkoek, Ryan Pulock, Duncan Siemens. In net, Zach Fucale.

Not sure why Adam Pelech made the selection camp, the times I've seem him play, he doesn't strike me as anything special.

Pelech = slow, but hits hard. maybe too vulnerable on big ice
interesting to see Ceci and Koekkoek fall a bit. They were spoken of in pretty elite terms at one point.
(and great to see Corrado in their place)

 

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From a selfish standpoint, part of me wouldn't be too disappointed if Shinkaruk doesn't make the team (Tigers really miss him when he is out of the lineup). He plays bigger than his 5'11" stature.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

TSNBobMcKenzie: Notables not invited on D: Cody Ceci, Stuart Percy, Slater Koekkoek, Ryan Pulock, Duncan Siemens. In net, Zach Fucale.

Not sure why Adam Pelech made the selection camp, the times I've seem him play, he doesn't strike me as anything special.

Pelech is going to be one heck of a player. Erie has McDavid, Dansk, Pelech & a bunch of 16 year olds. I don't expect him to make the team though.

Very surprised that Fucale wasn't invited.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Champs announce Ufa roster[backPid]=955&cHash=5d52846936

“It is a big disappointment that Ottawa does not want to release Mika to join the team for the World Juniors,” said Rönnberg. “I have asked our federation to intervene and I am confident they will. Having said that, I must focus on the players I have and I can’t let that [Ottawa not releasing Zibanejad] steal energy from my work.”

The word from Binghamton was that Mika was asked if he wanted to go to the WJC and he chose to stay with his teammates in Bingo.

It'll be interesting to see where this goes.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Pelech = slow, but hits hard. maybe too vulnerable on big ice
interesting to see Ceci and Koekkoek fall a bit. They were spoken of in pretty elite terms at one point.
(and great to see Corrado in their place)

I'm surprised Pouliot was invited. He got beat on a regular basis against the Russians in the Subway series. He looked lost out their.

 

[KennyBanyeah]

TSNBobMcKenzie: Notables not invited on D: Cody Ceci, Stuart Percy, Slater Koekkoek, Ryan Pulock, Duncan Siemens. In net, Zach Fucale.

Not sure why Adam Pelech made the selection camp, the times I've seem him play, he doesn't strike me as anything special.

A bit surprised that Ceci didn't get at least an invite. 30 points in 30 games.

He's 6'3, 215 lbs.

Canada's depth on the blueline had better be outstanding come tournament time to leave a guy like that off of the team.

Koekkoek is no slouch either.

 

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Koekkoek is no slouch either.

Koekkoek didn't leave a great last impression (burned badly by a Russian forward in the Subway Series game). You wonder if that played a part in him being left off the squad.

 

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I think Oilers fans should be a little concerned that RNH has these recurrent shoulder issues. Of course, the fact that Oilers team doctors are involved should be a warning sign.

Not exactly a fair picture, I realize, but does anybody else think the Nuge should hit the weight room?

 

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I hope Dougie Hamilton makes the team, plays like a beast on defense, and says "Henceforth, my name is Doug Hamilton"

 

[evolver115]

I'm surprised Pouliot was invited. He got beat on a regular basis against the Russians in the Subway series. He looked lost out their.

I'm going to go out on a limb and say it was the .93 PPG average and his success on the power play that earned him that invite. I agree Pouliot has much to learn about his defensive game, but the kid is excellent at seeing the ice with the puck on his stick.

And RNH has no business being in this tournament. He started half the season in the NHL last year.

 

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I'm looking forward to the USA roster announcement tomorrow, two Flames prospects (Johnny Hockey Gaudreau and Patrick Seiloff) have a good chance of being named to the roster camp.

 

[juliansteed]

It really sucks for TSN (not to mention all hockey fans in North America), that in a lockout season where interest in this tournament will be higher than ever, just happens to be the 1st time in at least 5 years that the tournament is being played overseas. The games are going to be played super early/late. They will be replayed in prime time but it's not the same as watching it live.