Scott462 Posted September 2, 2016 Posted September 2, 2016 Jeff Carter out. Corey Perry in. The long list of Canadian talent.. Quote
Commandant Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 Out Sean Monahan In Vincent Trocheck Snubbed again Alex Galchenyuk Quote
dlbalr Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 Out Sean Monahan In Vincent Trocheck Snubbed again Alex Galchenyuk And Boone Jenner, another 30-goal guy that isn't getting enough attention. Quote
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I guess the fact that Galy ripped it up only after the season was lost - always rated a dangerous time in which to assess a player - is weighing against him. Or maybe he just hasn't kissed the right arses. Quote
Guest Stogey24 Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I guess the fact that Galy ripped it up only after the season was lost - always rated a dangerous time in which to assess a player - is weighing against him. Or maybe he just hasn't kissed the right arses. I think your onto something there bud. Fackin politics Quote
dlbalr Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I think your onto something there bud. Fackin politics I don't think politics are involved here. The GM's of the Oilers and Blackhawks (Bowman's the GM that would have the best connection with Bergevin) are picking that team. I think Galchenyuk should be there but I'd surmise his exclusion is based on hockey reasons, not politics. You can make a case that Trocheck had a better year than Galchenyuk as well (or at least an equivalent one) so it probably comes down to a preference of style. Quote
Guest Stogey24 Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I don't think politics are involved here. The GM's of the Oilers and Blackhawks (Bowman's the GM that would have the best connection with Bergevin) are picking that team. I think Galchenyuk should be there but I'd surmise his exclusion is based on hockey reasons, not politics. You can make a case that Trocheck had a better year than Galchenyuk as well (or at least an equivalent one) so it probably comes down to a preference of style. I was half joking. Trochek has a better two way game too. Quote
DON Posted September 3, 2016 Posted September 3, 2016 I was half joking. Trochek has a better two way game too. Just curious,you would trade Galchenyuk for him, even up? I don't know much other than Trochek stats, which he has one good year so far, but was just a 25g season with much more icetime than Galchenyuk had. Quote
Guest Stogey24 Posted September 4, 2016 Posted September 4, 2016 Just curious,you would trade Galchenyuk for him, even up? I don't know much other than Trochek stats, which he has one good year so far, but was just a 25g season with much more icetime than Galchenyuk had. Would I trade Chucky for him? Hell no. Lovette would know more than me, but I think Trochek is capped out around 50-55pts. Galchenyuk on the other hand seems more like a 70-75pt player. I just basically think the reason Trocheck made north America over Chucky is his two way game and that he's solid on faceoffs. Quote
Scott462 Posted September 4, 2016 Posted September 4, 2016 Honestly I think a lot of the perceptions about Chucky will change this year. I can see him absolutely breaking out and really making a splash. Just a weird feeling... Quote
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 4, 2016 Posted September 4, 2016 Honestly I think a lot of the perceptions about Chucky will change this year. I can see him absolutely breaking out and really making a splash. Just a weird feeling... Not weird at all. The kid bagged 30 last year. He's what, 22? A breakout is well within the sphere of possibility. As for the WC itself, so far I cannot find it within me to give the slightest sh*t. Maybe this will change when the puck drops, or maybe not... Quote
dlbalr Posted September 4, 2016 Posted September 4, 2016 I don't think we have to worry about Plekanec getting a lot of action in this tournament. The Czech players are dropping like flies. They're not going to go very far. Quote
The Chicoutimi Cucumber Posted September 4, 2016 Posted September 4, 2016 I don't think we have to worry about Plekanec getting a lot of action in this tournament. The Czech players are dropping like flies. They're not going to go very far. So, he'll get 30 minutes a night, but only for a couple of nights. OK by me. Quote
Guest Stogey24 Posted September 4, 2016 Posted September 4, 2016 Not weird at all. The kid bagged 30 last year. He's what, 22? A breakout is well within the sphere of possibility. As for the WC itself, so far I cannot find it within me to give the slightest sh*t. Maybe this will change when the puck drops, or maybe not... I just want to watch hockey Quote
Scott462 Posted September 4, 2016 Posted September 4, 2016 Not weird at all. The kid bagged 30 last year. He's what, 22? A breakout is well within the sphere of possibility. As for the WC itself, so far I cannot find it within me to give the slightest sh*t. Maybe this will change when the puck drops, or maybe not... Indeed! Also you look at how hard he is training and just his general mentality to start this year really shows a drive to win. Looking forward to watch this kid play. Since it's being held here in Toronto I'm looking forward to seeing all this amazing talent. The N/A team is stacked with young talent should be fun to watch Quote
Meller93 Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 Indeed! Also you look at how hard he is training and just his general mentality to start this year really shows a drive to win. Looking forward to watch this kid play. Since it's being held here in Toronto I'm looking forward to seeing all this amazing talent. The N/A team is stacked with young talent should be fun to watch The team could honestly win if they ride a wave. They might not have mental toughness but if they rattle off a few wins and have confidence, we're talking the best players in the world under 23 Quote
Lovett's Magnatones Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 Would I trade Chucky for him? Hell no. Lovette would know more than me, but I think Trochek is capped out around 50-55pts. Galchenyuk on the other hand seems more like a 70-75pt player. I just basically think the reason Trocheck made north America over Chucky is his two way game and that he's solid on faceoffs. I would trade Galchenyuk for Barkov in a heartbeat, but not Trochek. Indeed, Trochek plays like Gallagher would as a center, but he's a smallish 45-55 point guy with the upside of a good second line center. Galchenyuk might still put it together and become a solid #1 center. Quote
dlbalr Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 Weber's paired with Vlasic at practice today. Price also skated (and hasn't re-aggravated the injury yet). Quote
Link67 Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 Vlasic and Weber will be a problem for a lot of players i'd bet Quote
dlbalr Posted September 5, 2016 Posted September 5, 2016 Other lines of note, Pacioretty skated on line 1 with the US team (with Pavelski/Kane) while Markov/Emelin are paired together on Team Russia. Quote
Guest Stogey24 Posted September 6, 2016 Posted September 6, 2016 Pacioretty-Pavelski-Kane... Dangerous That pairing of Markov/Emelin is Dangerous too, but not for the same reasons Quote
dlbalr Posted September 6, 2016 Posted September 6, 2016 Pacioretty-Pavelski-Kane... Dangerous What's interesting is that Tortorella has Pacioretty on the right wing there. If he plays well on the right side, it creates a bit more flexibility if when Therrien's blender comes out again. Also, it sounds like Price will start on Friday in the first pre-tournament game which is against the US. Quote
Lovett's Magnatones Posted September 6, 2016 Posted September 6, 2016 What's interesting is that Tortorella has Pacioretty on the right wing there. If he plays well on the right side, it creates a bit more flexibility if when Therrien's blender comes out again. Also, it sounds like Price will start on Friday in the first pre-tournament game which is against the US. Thank God. I'll settle for anything that can be confused with competitive hockey. Quote
Guest Stogey24 Posted September 6, 2016 Posted September 6, 2016 What's interesting is that Tortorella has Pacioretty on the right wing there. If he plays well on the right side, it creates a bit more flexibility if when Therrien's blender comes out again. Also, it sounds like Price will start on Friday in the first pre-tournament game which is against the US. Kane as the feed man on the left side I guess? Quote
Guest Stogey24 Posted September 6, 2016 Posted September 6, 2016 If Weber didn't get traded to Montreal, there wouldn't be one Skater(not goalie) representing Canada, from a Canadian Nhl team. Quote
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