Hoss Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 I've been waffling over where to talk about this, but the future of USA Hockey looks brilliant right now. At the U18 Worlds USA is up 7-2 on Canada. Auston Matthews and Colin White are both having big days right now. What a group of kids. Team USA's future features: Alex Galchenyuk, C, Montreal Canadiens (2012) Seth Jones, D, Nashville Predators (2013) Thatcher Demko, G, Boston College (2014) Jack Eichel, C, Boston University (2015) Noah Hanifin, D, Boston College (2015) Colin White, RW, Boston College (2015) Auston Matthews, C, USDT (2016) Matthew Tkachuk, LW, USDP (2016) - Keith's son Guys that should still factor in long-term for team USA: Jonathan Quick (G - LA), Cory Schneider (G - NJ), Justin Faulk (D - CAR), Jacob Trouba (D - WPG), Galchenyuk (F - MON), Seth Jones (D - NSH), Shattenkirk (D - STL), TJ Oshie (F- STL), Kane (W - CHI), Kessel (W - TOR) Canada will always been the dominant hockey country, and it's not like Finland and others will just disappear... But it really looks like Team USA should be as competitive as it has been since NHL players got more involved in international play. Perfect time for this to come together with World Cup of Hockey returning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 USA! USA! USA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 The only hitch is that USA Hockey is biased, too biased, towards the NTDP players. They need to,stop patting themselves on the back and realize that sometimes they miss and players take other routes. I thought Bailey should have made the WJC team. He brings a heavy game that matches up well against the Lads from up north. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBHockey13 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 No Stafford and Weber? :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Team USA's future features: Alex Galchenyuk, C, Montreal Canadiens (2012) Seth Jones, D, Nashville Predators (2013) Thatcher Demko, G, Boston College (2014) Jack Eichel, C, Boston University (2015) Noah Hanifin, D, Boston College (2015) Colin White, RW, Boston College (2015) Auston Matthews, C, USDT (2016) Matthew Tkachuk, LW, USDP (2016) - Keith's son Guys that should still factor in long-term for team USA: Jonathan Quick (G - LA), Cory Schneider (G - NJ), Justin Faulk (D - CAR), Jacob Trouba (D - WPG), Galchenyuk (F - MON), Seth Jones (D - NSH), Shattenkirk (D - STL), TJ Oshie (F- STL), Kane (W - CHI), Kessel (W - TOR) And you omitted many players too. Derek Stepan, Nick Bjudstad, Brandon Saad, Johnny hockey. USA Hockey should see some glory soon for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 And you omitted many players too. Derek Stepan, Nick Bjudstad, Brandon Saad, Johnny hockey. USA Hockey should see some glory soon for sure. Stepan - Yea, he should be on there. Bjudstad - meh. One good year. Cy Hgsn says hello. Brandon Saad - Definitely. He's picking it up big time. Johnny Hockey - Hopefully his path doesn't resemble Johnny Football. A fun, fast player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBHockey13 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Stepan - Yea, he should be on there. Bjudstad - meh. One good year. Cy Hgsn says hello. Brandon Saad - Definitely. He's picking it up big time. Johnny Hockey - Hopefully his path doesn't resemble Johnny Football. A fun, fast player. Johnny Hockey has already exceed Johnny Football. This is a great video from a couple of days about him. Makes me love the kid. http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/gaudreau-defying-odds-in-flames-playoff-run/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two or less Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Stepan - Yea, he should be on there. Bjudstad - meh. One good year. Cy Hgsn says hello. Brandon Saad - Definitely. He's picking it up big time. Johnny Hockey - Hopefully his path doesn't resemble Johnny Football. A fun, fast player. Power forwards take the longest to develop in the NHL... Bjugstad is only 22. He's a stud man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 As long as people obsessed with grit aren't picking the team, I really think we have a shot at gold next Olympics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagBoy Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 As long as people obsessed with grit aren't picking the team, I really think we have a shot at gold next Olympics.Are we even sure the NHL will participate in the 2018 Olympics? It's in Korea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoPre Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Are we even sure the NHL will participate in the 2018 Olympics? It's in Korea.Owners don't want it. Players haven't really expressed an opinion yet. Tavares got injured last year. It'll be interesting to see what happens. Id like it if NHL players continue to play in the Olympics. Flyers owner has been very against the players being in the Olympics for a number of reasons. Edited April 25, 2015 by GoPre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 (edited) Olympics aside, I like the thought that with Eichel we might be able to brand ourselves as the home of USA Hockey within the next decade. Seeing as Patrick Kane is from Buffalo and Eichel would be in Buffalo, in theory they'd be the top 2 US players. Edited April 25, 2015 by thewookie1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 If only dipshit Bylsma had brought Bishop along last time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueGED Posted April 25, 2015 Report Share Posted April 25, 2015 Are we even sure the NHL will participate in the 2018 Olympics? It's in Korea. Sure? No, but until they actually do not go, I take all comments about "consideration" to be pure posturing to get a better financial deal out of the IOC and IIHF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2015 Colin White just scored the golden goal to beat Finland for the Gold Medal at U18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted April 27, 2015 Report Share Posted April 27, 2015 Colin White just scored the golden goal to beat Finland for the Gold Medal at U18. Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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