So I obviously haven't read or seen much in regards to the WC set up but what is the difference between Canada, USA and NA teams? How they decide which team they were going to?
- kgrpitt

Canada is players from Canada, USA from USA, NA is NA players 23 and under from either Canada or USA. Team USA is by far the weakest of 3 teams - it's not even close.

Canada is players from Canada, USA from USA, NA is NA players 23 and under from either Canada or USA. Team USA is by far the weakest of 3 teams - it's not even close.
- mw630

I agree they're the weakest but I don't think there's as big of a gap between USA & Team NA as there is between Canada and Team NA. I'm very disappointed in how USA Hockey constructed Team USA but I expect any game between them and Team NA to be very competitive, I'll be shocked if either team is competitive with Team Canada.

Canada is players from Canada, USA from USA, NA is NA players 23 and under from either Canada or USA. Team USA is by far the weakest of 3 teams - it's not even close.
- mw630

But Team USA is loaded with gritty players and was built to beat 1 team


So dumb

cuz it is hockey when it is not hockey season...
- martox

But Team USA is loaded with gritty players and was built to beat 1 team


So dumb
- mont23

Themselves?

Canada is players from Canada, USA from USA, NA is NA players 23 and under from either Canada or USA. Team USA is by far the weakest of 3 teams - it's not even close.
- mw630

Ah okay, thanks. That is interesting. Looking at rosters I'd have to agree. USA is weakest of the three.

I'm pretty sure everyone thinks they're good because it a collection of all the shiny new toys around the league, personally I think the team is being way over-hyped and won't fare as well as most think.
- jaydogg1974

Who are the shiny new toys? Most are established NHLers. Aside from maybe Murray, Larkin, Matthews, McDavid, and Eichel, the rest have at least 2 years experience, some more. I'm pretty sure it's just a team made up of really god damn good hockey players.

Ah okay, thanks. That is interesting. Looking at rosters I'd have to agree. USA is weakest of the three.
- kgrpitt

I'd rank them
1. Canada
2. Team NA
3. Sweden
4. Russia
5. Team Europe
6. Finland
7. USA
8. Czech Republic

Who are the shiny new toys? Most are established NHLers. Aside from maybe Murray, Larkin, Matthews, McDavid, and Eichel, the rest have at least 2 years experience, some more. I'm pretty sure it's just a team made up of really god damn good hockey players.
- j.boyd919

Eichel, McDavid, and Matthews will be the only players on the team that are 19 at the start of the tournament.

Eichel, McDavid, and Matthews will be the only players on the team that are 19 at the start of the tournament.
- Feds91Stammer

And McDavid and possibly Matthews are better than a lot of NHL forwards on other countries' rosters.

Themselves?
- mw630

That may even be a stretch

And McDavid and possibly Matthews are better than a lot of NHL forwards on other countries' rosters.
- j.boyd919

Do they have the same limits for dressing 18 skaters? If so I have no idea who I would scratch.

Canada wins. team north americas blows it for them like he almost blew it for us

Canada wins. team north americas blows it for them like he almost blew it for us
- Grinder47

So busy trying to female dog about players you forget to type their name

Canada wins. team north americas blows it for them like he almost blew it for us
- Grinder47

So busy trying to female dog about players you forget to type their name
- Feds91Stammer

he is talking about how HE thinks murray was a bad goalie in the playoffs. he is a fleury lover and hates other goalies. he thinks fleury is the godsend. he is the best of hasek, brodeur and roy in one goalie acording to him.

he is talking about how HE thinks murray was a bad goalie in the playoffs. he is a fleury lover and hates other goalies. he thinks fleury is the godsend. he is the best of hasek, brodeur and roy in one goalie acording to him.
- martox

No, he's just dumb.

For two weeks we wont be cheering for the same team boys and gals.

Is there really people around here that think the groupings are some Canadian conspiracy? Come on now...I know a lot of people around here hate the league/Crosby/Penguins/Bettman conspiracies....saying the groupings are rigged is just as ridiculous.

he is talking about how HE thinks murray was a bad goalie in the playoffs. he is a fleury lover and hates other goalies. he thinks fleury is the godsend. he is the best of hasek, brodeur and roy in one goalie acording to him.
- martox

Oh I'm well aware of his MAF over Murray rants and athleticism and what not.

For two weeks we wont be cheering for the same team boys and gals.

Is there really people around here that think the groupings are some Canadian conspiracy? Come on now...I know a lot of people around here hate the league/Crosby/Penguins/Bettman conspiracies....saying the groupings are rigged is just as ridiculous.
- MattStrat

I just want to watch some damn hockey. I have to figure out how to watch SKA St. Petersberg in the meantime.

I just want to watch some damn hockey. I have to figure out how to watch SKA St. Petersberg in the meantime.
- Feds91Stammer

atdhe.tv perhaps?

atdhe.tv perhaps?
- MattStrat

Just have to find the best kodi add on

Oh how I've missed u guys. Ain't been in here much at all since the cup win...busy fishing and other hobbies..but I check in and as always.....grinder being an idiot.....and yall arguing why he's an idiot.

Love it

Oh how I've missed u guys. Ain't been in here much at all since the cup win...busy fishing and other hobbies..but I check in and as always.....grinder being an idiot.....and yall arguing why he's an idiot.

Love it
- pensfan024

I know they are both Canadian (and Nova Scotian) but it is tough seeing Crosby playing on the same line and Marchand.