Brawndo Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Figure it's about time to get this started. Although Jack is taking a well deserved break, the Sabres will be well represented. Jake McCabe was selected to the US Team today Samson and ROR as previously mentioned are playing for Team Canada Risto for the Finns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Not sure why Jack is taking a break and ROR isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Not sure why Jack is taking a break and ROR isn'tHe's very unhappy about a couple of goals that Reinhart scored, so he's going into hiding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Not sure why Jack is taking a break and ROR isn't for ROR, it will likely help his World Cup chances if he has a good tournament. Eichel has been playing hockey non-stop for a year and half... BU, world juniors, frozen four, world championships, draft combine, dev camp, etc... he deserves a well earned break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 I'm with Pi. ROR wants a job with Team Canada. I read Girgs is on Latvia, but Ristos contract was keeping him off the Finns. Fasching also said he had talked to USA hockey. Any news on those guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 12, 2016 Report Share Posted April 12, 2016 Not sure why Jack is taking a break and ROR isn't I think Jack is recuperating from various nagging injuries. I think he was advised to take the time off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 It's nice to see that Sam got picked for Canada. Definitely deserves it. It should help boost his chances at a team NA selection as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudacek Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Sometimes I forget that these players have a track record outside the NHL. Both Sam and Jake have been the captains of their respective country's national teams. (So has Larsson) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi2000 Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 It's nice to see that Sam got picked for Canada. Definitely deserves it. It should help boost his chances at a team NA selection as well. Wasn't expecting this. He'll probably play on O'Reilly's wing. McDavid and Domi also on the team... maybe they re-unite Domi and Reinhart? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted April 13, 2016 Report Share Posted April 13, 2016 Wasn't expecting this. He'll probably play on O'Reilly's wing. McDavid and Domi also on the team... maybe they re-unite Domi and Reinhart? Makes sense. But I'd really like to see him play C for Canada. (Get a chance to see him do it w/out breaking up DD's 1 set pair heading into October.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted April 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hudson Fasching added to USA Squad Today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 22, 2016 Report Share Posted April 22, 2016 Hudson Fasching added to USA Squad Today So what does that give us for representation, now? Canada - O'Reilly, Reinhart USA - McCabe, Fasching Latvia - Girgensons Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCard Posted April 23, 2016 Report Share Posted April 23, 2016 Risto on Finland I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Risto on Finland I believe He most assuredly would have been, but I thought I read somewhere he was skipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 He most assuredly would have been, but I thought I read somewhere he was skipping. Because he is essentially without a contract, Finland won't allow him to play due to injury concerns. Players under contract get releases from their clubs that indicate that in the event of injury the conduct of playing will not invalidate their contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) Because he is essentially without a contract, Finland won't allow him to play due to injury concerns. Players under contract get releases from their clubs that indicate that in the event of injury the conduct of playing will not invalidate their contract. Makes sense. I thought it would be Ristolainen choosing not to play, so he wouldn't potentially jeopardize his next deal. But it's Finland that says no? Because they would have to insure him? Edited April 24, 2016 by Thorny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3putt Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Makes sense. I thought it would be Ristolainen choosing not to play, so he wouldn't potentially jeopardize his next deal. But it's Finland that says no? Because they would have to ensure him? That's correct. Similarly, USA Hockey or Hockey Canada would have to ensure their players. That would be cost prohibitive. It is also the problem facing future participation in the Olympics. The worlds are a great way for young players to develop, and the contracts are usually low (Oreilly being and exception). But after the Tavares injury, the NHL is rethinking the value of disrupting their season, for an exhibition with a lot of downside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorny Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 That's correct. Similarly, USA Hockey or Hockey Canada would have to ensure their players. That would be cost prohibitive. It is also the problem facing future participation in the Olympics. The worlds are a great way for young players to develop, and the contracts are usually low (Oreilly being and exception). But after the Tavares injury, the NHL is rethinking the value of disrupting their season, for an exhibition with a lot of downside. Ya, I saw Elliotte Friedman talking yesterday about the major hiccup in Olympics discussions being that the IOC is not wanting to insure the hockey players and cover travel costs, and that's a non-starter for the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BagBoy Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 Ya, I saw Elliotte Friedman talking yesterday about the major hiccup in Olympics discussions being that the IOC is not wanting to insure the hockey players and cover travel costs, and that's a non-starter for the league. Good. I realize I'm probably in the minority here, but I do not want NHL'ers in the 2018 Olympics in Korea. Attendance will be minimal. Viewership will be minimal (at least in North America) due to time differences. Jet lag will be brutal for players returning to the NHL afterwards. It's not worth it. If it's in NA or Europe, great, sign me up. But it's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubkev Posted April 24, 2016 Report Share Posted April 24, 2016 I think it'd be cool to see all non NHLers in the Olympics again. It would give us new players to talk about potentially signing for a couple of weeks, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 ROR with the first goal for Canada and this Ryan Rishaug @TSNRyanRishaug 6m 6 minutes ago O'Reilly wins player of the game for Canada.. handed a mini keg of Pilsner... seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drunkard Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 ROR with the first goal for Canada and this Ryan Rishaug @TSNRyanRishaug 6m 6 minutes ago O'Reilly wins player of the game for Canada.. handed a mini keg of Pilsner... seriously. Sweet. The only thing that would have been better is if they included a gift card to Tim Horton's with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Perry named Captain of Team Canada. ROR and Duchene named Assistant Captain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGR4GM Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Ya, I saw Elliotte Friedman talking yesterday about the major hiccup in Olympics discussions being that the IOC is not wanting to insure the hockey players and cover travel costs, and that's a non-starter for the league. And I hate to say it but I agree with the league. Why should the NHL be on the hook if one of its players gets injured playing in an IOC game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewookie1 Posted May 5, 2016 Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Perry named Captain of Team Canada. ROR and Duchene named Assistant Captain. Pure BS if I have ever saw it, does it really matter though, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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