LGR4GM Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) I didn't see a thread yet for this but USA and Canada should be announcing teams today and Sweden tomorrow. Also, there is a lack of clarity if Savoie will go (I think he should) Edited December 5, 2022 by LGR4GM 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eleven Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 2023, I think? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, Eleven said: 2023, I think? Correct. They go by when the championship is awarded, not when it starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Savoie for Canada. Rosen and Östlund for Sweden and Kulich will also like be chosen. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Why do I have the feeling that Savoie isn’t going to be on the list for Team Canada Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Preliminary USA roster. https://teamusa.usahockey.com/2023wjcpreliminaryroster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Wow. Only 5 - '04 or later B-days in there. That's more geared towards 20 yo's than expected. Bedard & Fantilli the only 2 in this year's draft (?). Edit - didn't notice 2 of the goalies are draft eligible as 20 yo's. Edited December 5, 2022 by Taro T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 7 minutes ago, Brawndo said: Well, that better put a bee in his bonnet and have a strong 2nd half. He is on a good team that can win the WHL and maybe the Memorial Cup. He can play a prominent role there and round out his all round game to prepare himself for an NHL spot next year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Allen Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 So any of our young guys playing? And is Savoie not in the roster because he’s not good enough or maybe the Sabres didn’t want him to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 22 minutes ago, Mr. Allen said: So any of our young guys playing? And is Savoie not in the roster because he’s not good enough or maybe the Sabres didn’t want him to go? I’m sure the Sabres would love for him to go Canada has 2 elite youngsters playing Center and filled around them with older players. Just give Savoie extra motivation for the 2nd half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimlach Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Was hoping that Savioe would play and make an impact. Motivation should not be a problem for him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 5, 2022 Report Share Posted December 5, 2022 Any info on Kulich and the Swedes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brawndo Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 Östlund, Rosen and Kulich should get the call, the latter will probably be released for the WJC by the Amerks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 Is there more to the story with Savoie? Getting the invite doesn't mean you make the team. Would seem low risk to me for Canada to have brought him to the selection camp this month. He should have more talent than some of the others on the invite list. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Allen Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 58 minutes ago, Digger said: Is there more to the story with Savoie? Getting the invite doesn't mean you make the team. Would seem low risk to me for Canada to have brought him to the selection camp this month. He should have more talent than some of the others on the invite list. That’s exactly what I was thinking. He can also play wing so there’s no excusing the two centers ahead of him. I don’t understand why he was left off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASabresIUFAN Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 Good they left him off. Now it will be even easier for team USA to win ! 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeSchmoe Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 12 hours ago, Digger said: Is there more to the story with Savoie? Getting the invite doesn't mean you make the team. Would seem low risk to me for Canada to have brought him to the selection camp this month. He should have more talent than some of the others on the invite list. In another thread I mentioned he's 30-something in PPG in the WHL. As much as we don't want to believe it, the reason is likely that he's just not playing well enough right now. Let's hope that it's just a short term injury holding him back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 When Reinhart was in the Sabres org, I recall a story about how he lit it up in the WHL in the year preceding his draft and then took a step back in the year after the Sabres drafted him. I recall the report stating that the Sabres had essentially planned for/caused this to happen because they asked Reinhart to return to juniors but focus on certain things (weight gain? strengthening?) that would help him as a prospect but not help him in the short-term of his final season in juniors. Any chance that's what's going on with Savoie? Because otherwise - woof. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Collection Posted December 6, 2022 Report Share Posted December 6, 2022 56 minutes ago, That Aud Smell said: When Reinhart was in the Sabres org, I recall a story about how he lit it up in the WHL in the year preceding his draft and then took a step back in the year after the Sabres drafted him. I recall the report stating that the Sabres had essentially planned for/caused this to happen because they asked Reinhart to return to juniors but focus on certain things (weight gain? strengthening?) that would help him as a prospect but not help him in the short-term of his final season in juniors. Any chance that's what's going on with Savoie? Because otherwise - woof. I recall this as well. Reinhart was asked to focus on aspects of his game other than scoring. Savoie is a top player on one of the top teams in the WHL, he must be doing something right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusader1969 Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 I wouldn’t read anything into it at all the team is basically made up of guys drafted in 21 The 5 that were invited who were in 22 draft or draft eligible Bedard and Fantilli ; expected to go #1 and #2 in the 23 draft Reid Schaefer - 6’3 forward to play a role that Savoie wouldn’t / couldn’t play Owen Beck would have a role as a bottom line center and face off specialist but unlikely to make the team Jordan Dumais Who is tearing up the Q and has a chance to be their 13th forward note. - Shane Wright could be loaned out Bottom line is that even though it would be great to see Savoie on team Canada they leaned towards older players (sans Bedard and Fantilli) so there is absolutely nothing to be concerned about We will see what happens in ‘24 Hopefully he has a significant role with the Sabres and they say “no thank you” when Team Canada comes calling 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digger Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 WJC is in Halifax area this year. @Sabres Fan in NS do you plan on seeing any the games in person? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 59 minutes ago, Crusader1969 said: I wouldn’t read anything into it at all the team is basically made up of guys drafted in 21 The 5 that were invited who were in 22 draft or draft eligible Bedard and Fantilli ; expected to go #1 and #2 in the 23 draft Reid Schaefer - 6’3 forward to play a role that Savoie wouldn’t / couldn’t play Owen Beck would have a role as a bottom line center and face off specialist but unlikely to make the team Jordan Dumais Who is tearing up the Q and has a chance to be their 13th forward note. - Shane Wright could be loaned out Bottom line is that even though it would be great to see Savoie on team Canada they leaned towards older players (sans Bedard and Fantilli) so there is absolutely nothing to be concerned about We will see what happens in ‘24 Hopefully he has a significant role with the Sabres and they say “no thank you” when Team Canada comes calling Had noticed that lack of younger guys upthread. Watch the WJCs every year but hadn't really paid attention to the ages of the players that much but always thought there were significantly more than just 3 D+1 players in most years. (1 - 3 draft eligible players seemed about right, but not the few D+1's.) Any thoughts on why the roster is skewing that old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Buffalo Posted December 7, 2022 Report Share Posted December 7, 2022 (edited) Wright playing tonight and has a goal Edited December 7, 2022 by North Buffalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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