Hal Johnson Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 A guy from espn.com came up with this team.GM: Steve Yzerman.Coach: Mike Babcock.Goalies: Roberto Luongo, Martin Brodeur and Jean-Sebastien Giguere (as usual, the deepest goaltending in the tournament).Four lines:Rick Nash-Sidney Crosby-Jarome IginlaDaniel Briere-Vincent Lecavalier-Dany HeatleyRyan Getzlaf-Joe Thornton-Eric StaalBrad Richards-Mike Richards-Paul Kariya (Kariya back in Vancouver is too sentimental for me to pass up).Six defensemen:Chris Pronger-Dion PhaneufJay Bouwmeester-Wade ReddenEd Jovanovski-Brent BurnsKeep an eye on Mike Green of the Capitals. The dude has offensive game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'm game.The team should be captained by a 36 year old Scott Niedermayer, but we all know that ain't gonna happen. Joe Sakic will likely be done by that point too.Forwards - I'd guess that Getzlaf and Perry will be a unit. Is Paul Stasney American even though he was born in Quebec? Other than someone like Toews stepping up, the rest of the Fs are no brainers.Defense - Redden's play has deteriorated, I can't see him making the top 6. But Shea Weber will, and so will Brent Burns. It wouldn't surprise me to see Brian Soupy Campbell make the team as well. Or even Chris Phillips if they go with a shut-down pair.Goal - Luongo starts, does it even matter who backs him up? It wouldn't surprise me if they brought a young guy (Price or Bernier) as the third G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 What? No McCabe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 He's still recovering from the injuries he suffered at the last Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Is Paul Stasney American even though he was born in Quebec? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 What about Spezza? Arent he and Heatley a package deal? I dont know, some of you guys watch him more than I do, but shouldnt he be at the peak of his career at that point?Also, my prediction is that Canada walks all over the competition. NHL size rinks yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Yeah, you're probably right. Keeping pairs like Speeza - Heatley, Lecavalier - Richards, etc together is always a good idea. We'll have to see how Simon Gagne recovers from his concussion issues because he's usually on the short list for these teams too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'll agree with dave-O: Redden will have no place on that team.Spezza would be an interesting addition, in spite of his sometimes errant passing. By the time the Olympics comes around, he'll have come close to winning the scoring race (barring injuries) - the selection committee can't ignore him.Funny how we're speculating on our team's roster for a tournament that's won't take place for another two years! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badams Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I don't think Kariya or Redden will be there. Jovo is on the fence. You can make a good arguement for any of tnem but there is still a lot of hockey to be played before the team is decided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Funny how we're speculating on our team's roster for a tournament that's won't take place for another two years!Ya, I know, but the dude did just write the article. Plus its fuggin slow around here.Any one got any hot pics of Female Softball Players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'll make another (not so) bold prediction - there is no fucking way Bertuzzi makes this team. (WTF were you thinking Wayne? Yeah, Crosby couldn't have helped that team like Bert did.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I can only conclude that we have an insane amount of depth.I hope Phillips is still in form to make the team in two years. And of course I want Heatly and Spezza there too.My forward lines at the moment:Iginla-Crosby-NashHeatly-Spezza-StaalRichards-LeCavalier-St. LouisGetzlaf-Thornton-Perry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I've got the same lines in mind as you Ollie, but Briere with the Ducks and Thornton with the Lightning (no St Louis). It will be interesting to see what happens to the stock of guys like Nash and Briere over the next 2 years. It's all about numbers for them, they won't be making the team for their two-way play!D pairs:Pronger - PhaneufCampbell - BouwmeesterWeber - BurnsThe US team is a lot tougher to predict. There will be a ton of turn-over, and for their sake, I hope they go with youth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 If you want defensive defensemen, Robyn Regehr is as good as any in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Ok just because this is all I can think of now (my employer thanks you Hal!), here's my Team USA 2010 picks.F:Stastny - Parise - KaneCole - Drury - Dustin BrownGionta - Gomez - Patrick O'SullivanKyle Turris - Tim Connoly - Peter MuellerD:Rafalski - Ryan WhitneyMatt Carle - LilesJohnson - JohnsonG:Miller, Dipetro, no idea on #3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Kyle Turris is very Canadian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted December 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 (edited) Ok just because this is all I can think of now (my employer thanks you Hal!), here's my Team USA 2010 picks.F: Stastny - Parise - Kane Cole - Drury - Dustin Brown Gionta - Gomez - Patrick O'Sullivan Kyle Turris - Tim Connoly - Peter Mueller D: Rafalski - Ryan Whitney Matt Carle - Liles Johnson - Johnson G: Miller, Dipetro, no idea on #3 Tell your employer Im always looking for new work Here's the same guys Team USA predictions (pretty close to your own): Coach: John Tortorella Goalies: Miller, DiPietro, Tim Thomas Offensive lines Kane-Scott Gomez-Parise Dustin Brown-Paul Stastny-Brian Gionta Erik Cole-Chris Drury-Kessel Rolston-Matt Cullen-Ryan Kesler Defensive pairings Joe Corvo-Matt Carle Erik Johnson-Jack Johnson Ryan Whitney-Ryan Suter Edit to add: Left out Meuller cuz he's unsure of his development http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/columns/story?columnist=buccigross_john&id=3154164 Edited December 20, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Kyle Turris is very Canadian.Doh! Of course he is, he plays in the BCHL. I was getting him and VanRiemsdyk mixed up. Van Riemsdyk appears to be a lot further away than Turris is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave-O Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 We both also forgot to include Chris Chelios. At 48 he'll probably still captain the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 My forward lines at the moment:Iginla-Crosby-NashHeatly-Spezza-StaalRichards-LeCavalier-St. LouisGetzlaf-Thornton-PerryThose are some great lines, but that last one would be sweet in a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booche Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Replace Richards with Kovalchuk and I am in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 fack...that would be brilliant. Kovalchuk that is..Ollie...how could you forget the second e in Heatley.TWICE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted December 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 He's obviously not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheebs Posted December 21, 2007 Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 If you want defensive defensemen, Robyn Regehr is as good as any in the league.agreed....and he's a Team Canada regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hal Johnson Posted December 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2007 Sheebs! Nice to see you posting where it counts. Have a nice christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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