Eklund: Lucic Zeroing in on Olympic Bid

Good blog. I've always been a big Lucic fan, when he's not playing the Sens.

I think as mentioned the bigger ice surface could count against him. Could limit the usefulness of his size. However, putting him infront of a goalie on the PP, could be very useful as he's hard to move, and teams may look more for skilled D than big bruisers.

I don't see how benn doesn't get a look at LW either.

As much as I love Lucic, there is a reason he is never used on the PK unit. Only the most complete players will make the final roster. Bergeron should be strongly considered, but I think Looch will miss the cut. I hope I am wrong.

I don't see how benn doesn't get a look at LW either.
- NoobasaurusRex

I'd take Benn over Lucic, and I'm a fan of both.

I'd take Benn over Lucic, and I'm a fan of both.
- Nucker101

His hands and speed are better than Lucic. He also has the two way game team canada would be looking for.

As much as I love Lucic, there is a reason he is never used on the PK unit. Only the most complete players will make the final roster. Bergeron should be strongly considered, but I think Looch will miss the cut. I hope I am wrong.
- rynoisgod

Bergeron for sure. His two-way play will be a huge asset.

As much as I love Lucic, there is a reason he is never used on the PK unit. Only the most complete players will make the final roster. Bergeron should be strongly considered, but I think Looch will miss the cut. I hope I am wrong.
- rynoisgod

bergeron better make the team hes too good at everything to not bring him. as for lucic it will definitely be tough because even though hes a beast it might not be the right fit for this team, especially when we can essentially send a roster full of centremen and use some as wingers.

I am a huge Lucic fan, but as mentioned earlier I don’t think his game is suited for the Olympics. If one wanted to go for size, I would go with Ladd. He has a big frame who can skate, and he's great leader.

I'd take Benn over Lucic, and I'm a fan of both.
- Nucker101

This
Benn's also huge and physical, but while he might impose himself physicslly abit less than looch, he's certainly more talented.

And regardless of position cause we have so many centers anyway, I'd wager seguins ahead of him on the depth chart as well

bergeron better make the team hes too good at everything to not bring him. as for lucic it will definitely be tough because even though hes a beast it might not be the right fit for this team, especially when we can essentially send a roster full of centremen and use some as wingers.
- MetroidPrime

Bergeron is still a lock. 4th line center

Crosby
Tavares
Toews
Bergeron

Lucic won't be there.

Is Brent Burns going to be there ?

Is Brent Burns going to be there ?
- blizzzard

- FinAddict

Could you imagine Benn and Burns on the same line

Duchene plays LW when he gets moved to the wing, so you can add him to that competition.

Lucic's lack of speed will be an issue against the elite of all nations competing, and not just on the forecheck. Getting the big man to cover his checks when Canada makes a turnover will be a challenge for him to be able to get back to our zone to defend.
Benn, Ladd and E Staal are big players better suited to the larger ice with all having more speed and offensive skill.

Could you imagine Benn and Burns on the same line
- blizzzard

I can, with say Toews in the middle!

Can't skate well enough for the big ice surface. Not happening.

As a few others have said. Id also take Benn over Looch. But Id take him over Kunitz and Hall. You also have to figure in the one million Centers that Canada has. You know that some of them are gonna play a Wing as well. Esp if theyre a far superior player.

His hands and speed are better than Lucic. He also has the two way game team canada would be looking for.
- NoobasaurusRex

Benn will always be underrated. The same was that Eriksson was in Dallas. Benn should be a lock over quite a few guys. He can play Center and LW. He's big and has good foot speed. Good in both ends of the ice. My team Canada would have him for sure.

Claude and Peter will have a big say

I have LW as
Hall
Couture
Nash
Duchene

Also thought Bergeron would take the 4C spot in the summer but I have lost faith in him

I have LW as
Hall
Couture
Nash
Duchene

Also thought Bergeron would take the 4C spot in the summer but I have lost faith in him
- Oilers42

Please explain

Please explain
- saucey

What part?