Team Slovakia

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Goalies: Peter Budaj (Montreal Canadiens, Kan./NHL) Jaroslav Halák (St. Louis Blues, USA/NHL) Ján Laco (Donbas Doneck, Ukr./KHL)

Defense: Ivan Baranka (Avangard Omsk, Rus./KHL), Dominik Graňák (Dinamo Moskva, Rus./KHL), Zdeno Chára (Boston Bruins, USA/NHL), Martin Marinčin (Edmonton Oilers, Kan./NHL, Oklahoma City Barons, USA/AHL), Andrej Meszároš (Philadelphia Flyers, USA/NHL), Andrej Sekera (Carolina Hurricanes, USA/NHL), Michal Sersen (HC Slovan Bratislava, KHL), Ľubomír Višňovský (New York Islanders, USA/NHL)

Forwards: Milan Bartovič (HC Slovan Bratislava, KHL), Marián Gáborik (Columbus Blue Jackets, USA/NHL), Michal Handzuš (Chicago Blackhawks, USA/NHL), Marcel Hossa (Dinamo Riga, Lot./KHL), Marián Hossa (Chicago Blackhawks, USA/NHL), Tomáš Jurčo (Grand Rapids Griffins, USA/AHL), Tomáš Kopecký (Florida Panthers, USA/NHL), Tomáš Marcinko (HC Košice), Michel Miklík (HC Slovan Bratislava, KHL), Peter Ölvecký (HC Slovan Bratislava, KHL), Richard Pánik (Tampa Bay Lightning, USA/NHL), Tomáš Surový (Dinamo Minsk, Biel./KHL), Tomáš Tatar (Detrot Red Wings, USA/NHL), Tomáš Záborský (Salavat Julajev Ufa, Rus/KHL)

Zdeno Chara will be captain, and assistants will be Hossa and Handzus.

No real surprises other than Gaborik. Not sure he'll be ready in time.

 

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I miss Pavol Demitra (RIP)

 

[mattola]

I miss Pavol Demitra (RIP)

 

[pixburgher66]

Sheesh. I think I like that roster better than Russia's.

 

[Johnnydollaz89]

Team schedule

FEB 13, 2014 — USA v. SVK — 7:30 A.M.
FEB 15, 2014 — SVN v. SVK — 3:00 A.M.
FEB 16, 2014 — RUS v. SVK — 7:30 P.M.
FEB 18, 2014 — Qualification Play-Off — TBD
FEB 19, 2014 — Quarterfinal — TBD
FEB 21, 2014 — Semifinal — TBD
FEB 22, 2014 — Bronze Medal Game — TBD
FEB 23, 2014 — Gold Medal Game — TBD

 

[KennyBanyeah]

Sheesh. I think I like that roster better than Russia's.

I think I agree with you.

That Russian D looks like a hot mess.

 

[thedddd]

They couldn't have sold their soul to Satan and put him on the roster.

 

[DevilishWon]

The Slovaks caused some havoc in 2010 as i recall...that's a good team!

 

[juliansteed]

These are the underdogs I'll be cheering for to maybe win a bronze, or at least get a big upset win over 1 of the supposed power house teams.

 

[mooger_35]

That's a lot of Tomáš's

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

I find it interesting that Visnovsky is on the roster. He's got a concussion & nothing has been said regarding when he'll play another game.

 

[pixburgher66]

I think I agree with you.

That Russian D looks like a hot mess.

Yep...yepppp. And honestly their goalie situation could be bad too. COULD be bad. Depends on which versions of their goalies show up. Slovaks have a better D-core, and a deeper front line. The Russians top 2 lines are insanely talented, third line is okay, fourth line is non-existent...thennnn there's their D.

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

They'll need Halak to stand on his head to get out of the prelims. Russia has so much more talent. Other than Chara, Slovakia's D leaves a lot to be desired. Visnovksy isn't even healthy.

 

[pixburgher66]

Visnovsky injury does change things a bit...

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Visnovsky injury does change things a bit...

If he's healthy all of a sudden for the Olympics there will be some very curious Isles fans wondering what the hell is going on.

 

[juliansteed]

That's a lot of Tomáš's

Tomáš is to Team Slovakia as Ryan is to Team USA.

 

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Marian Gaborik not cleared, won't play for Slovakia in Olympics - CBSSports.com

No Gabby. Not cleared to play. Heck of an effort to try though.

 

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Radio is replacing Marian Gaborik for Sochi...

 

[DaBoltsNIsles]

Lubomir Visnovsky has ruled himself out of the Olympics. He doesn't feel he's fit enough. No word on who Slovkia will ask to replace him.