Well I was debating between him and Marleau as one of the extras myself for "my Team Canada"(lol).
- Nucker101

Don't be too sure that Yzerman takes him this time. He passed over him in 2010. I think he should be there

Well I was debating between him and Marleau as one of the extras myself for "my Team Canada"(lol).
- Nucker101

Really? I didn't even consider either of them when I was making mine

nash is a 90 overall in NHL 14 so gg i win
- rangerdanger94

my brain hurts from this

my brain hurts from this
- B-Mac

kessel is only an 88

kessel is only an 88
- rangerdanger94

- B-Mac

Ryan is only 86, that's why he got cut from USA

Really? I didn't even consider either of them when I was making mine
- FinAddict

Now I hate myself.

Ryan is only 86, that's why he got cut from USA
- FinAddict

JVR is an 84, but he shoots up to a 90 midway through the season in GM mode.

Now I hate myself.
- Nucker101

I might be the worst Sharks fan ever

You're making good points, but none of these will be issues for Canada on any line or set of combinations, you know? Like Kunitz is good, but pick the best players available, period. No history, no seasonal chemistry. Look what happened in 2006 with that "team built to compete".... The Swiss ended up beating us 2-0 and we didn't even finish top-3.
- Flyers_V88

I think you're making a good point about Turin. They had a roster that couldn't play up to snuff. But, that roster was an all-star roster. 2010 had more combinations of players who had chemistry it was unbelievable. Heatly - Thorton - Marleau, all played on one line leading up to the event and played tremendously. It was a two-way, defensively conscious unit with Thorton and Marleau just blowing me away with plays they made without the puck.

But you had other examples in Getzlaf/Perry, Seabrook/Keith, Neidermeyer/Pronger from their Anaheim days.

The 06 team... Had an awesome defense and Goaltending but the forward core was a mess. No chemistry, whatever roles the players were there for was shot before they ever stepped foot on the ice.

I have my own view on the roster, but it differs from others I guess.

Kunitz, Crosby, Giroux/Perry
Stamkos, Thornton, St. Louis
Duchene, Toews, Perry
Tavares, Bergeron, Getzlaf

Its so tough to make lines...

But I think those should be the top 2 lines. Kunitz has to play with Crosby.

Kunitz, Crosby, Giroux/Perry
Stamkos, Thornton, St. Louis
Duchene, Toews, Perry
Tavares, Bergeron, Getzlaf

Its so tough to make lines...

But I think those should be the top 2 lines. Kunitz has to play with Crosby.
- aecliptic

Joe Thornton does not make the team, let alone centre the 2nd line.
The guy is invisible every Olympics and most playoffs. No thanks.

Tavares - Crosby - St. Louis
Hall - Getzlaf - Perry
Sharp - Toews - Giroux
Duchene - Bergeron - Benn

Stamkos? Couture/M. Richards

Tavares - Crosby - St. Louis
Hall - Getzlaf - Perry
Sharp - Toews - Giroux
Duchene - Bergeron - Benn

Stamkos? Couture/M. Richards
- dwoo33

That line

It would be a shame to leave off MSL off this team, look at what he's done without Stammer he's still scoring at ppg clip. Also I'm suprised Nash hasn't been mentioned here. Big ice surface could put Perry more on the bubble due to his speed, insert Nash in his spot.
- mpongo

did you expect his scoring to drop off after stamkos went down?? he was winning scoring titles and stanley cups when stamkos was 14. in any case, yes it would be ridiculous to leave him off the team, but they did exactly that in 2010, so who knows

Bergeron and Toews will undoubtdely be penalty killers on this team, if you have sharp and Richards there well you have penalty killers more than efficient. Two of these guys are premiere Selke threats and winners

Saying who is going to kill penalties is dumb

Bergeron and Toews will undoubtdely be penalty killers on this team, if you have sharp and Richards there well you have penalty killers more than efficient. Two of these guys are premiere Selke threats and winners

Saying who is going to kill penalties is dumb
- CrustyRooster

I'd be surprised if Richards makes the team

I've heard some say Hamhuis should be on the team...

Hamhuis and Weber reunited? He doesn't get much love outside of Vancouver but he's been playing extremely well lately.
- Canuckleafer

Probably cause he's nowhere good enough except to a bunch of Homer idiots.

Forwards
Nash - Crosby - Stamkos
Tavares- Toews - Giroux
Duchene - Getzlaf - Perry
Couture - Bergeron - Sharp(checking line)
Thornton, Benn/Seguin

Defensemen
Keith - Weber
Subban - Doughty
Vlasic - Pietrangelo

Hamhuis/J-Bo - Seabrook


Goalies
Price
Luongo
Who Cares


- I doubt the 3rd goalie even plays, I laugh at the people who spend time debating who should go
- I wanted 3 lefites(Keith, Vlasic, Hamhuis) out of the 8 d-men
- Vlasic deserves to go anyways, so damn underrated
- Would prefer Hamhuis over J-Bo, Hamhuis plays tougher minutes with similar possession numbers
- Seguin is awesome, but from what I've been reading and have seen, he's much more effective as a center and he's not a top 5 Canadian center, might prefer Benn as the 15th forward for that reason
- Not sure why many don't have one of Thornton or Marleau on their teams, unless you're in the"they don't have what it takes to win" camp. They've been two of the best forwards(along with Couture) on one of the best teams in the league this season, at least one of them should make the top 14.
- Could make a case for any of St.Louis, Benn, Marleau, Lucic, Kunitz, Neal, Staal etc....
- Nucker101

1. Nash hasn't play the LW since he was traded here.
2. How do you have Nash a head of Neal, Hall, St. Louis and Perry?

I would definitely put Kunitz in there because the chemistry with Crosby. it's a short tourney, why go look for new chemistry when you can slot someone who has great chemistry and a toughness to the game
- huangism

Wise words

1. Nash hasn't play the LW since he was traded here.
2. How do you have Nash a head of Neal, Hall, St. Louis and Perry?
- tomburton99

Hamhuis.... Maybe he thinks we are talking Spangler cup?

1. Nash hasn't play the LW since he was traded here.
2. How do you have Nash a head of Neal, Hall, St. Louis and Perry?
- tomburton99

Nash is left-handed and from what I understand he played LW for Columbus quite a bit. The lines aren't a depth chart, just the way I see certain players complementing each other and thriving in certain roles. 3 scoring lines and a shutdown/checking line.

I'd be surprised if Richards makes the team
- FinAddict

Me too, but he's not a bsa choice at all actually, would be a nice extra forward to actually have, he's so versatile. Can play wing, center, very good all-around game and has lots of experience. I actually over-looked him myself, versatility like that is great to have.

Probably the guys listed as 2 (Couture) & 3 (Getzlaf) in the league leaders in blocking shots among forwards, but Bergy is 10th with Benn only 3 less than him.

Kunitz has less blocked shots than Crosby FYI, hes not that kind of forward, he has 23 giveaways and only 12 takeaways, I woudlnt call him a rock of a defensive player
- DDM-Coga

You failed to mention his 91 hits this year and his compete level. He can pass, shoot and has a very very high hockey IQ.

I bet He gets a lot more respect from coaches and players throughout the league than from 4 or 5 clowns Penguins haters here.