Crosby, Malkin, Ovechkin, Toews Lead World Cup of Hockey Rosters

[Spike]

Hockey's back baby!

Rosters filled with the greatest stars in hockey -- including Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Alexander Ovechkin and Jonathan Toews – will be competing at CONSOL Energy Center on Wednesday, September 14 when Team Canada takes on Team Russia in a World Cup of Hockey pre-tournament game at 7:30 p.m.

The first game of the doubleheader will feature Team North America against the Czech Republic at 3:30 p.m. Team North America features the top under-24 players in the U.S. and Canada

http://penguins.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=892315&cmpid=pit-twt-penguins

 

[MTC]

Matt Murray on team North America. The tournament is on ESPN correct? Looking forward. Although I think Canada wins

 

[Spike]

Matt Murray on team North America. The tournament is on ESPN correct? Looking forward. Although I think Canada wins

2016 World Cup of Hockey schedule announced

TORONTO -- The National Hockey League (NHL®) and the National Hockey League Players' Association (NHLPA) announced today the schedule for the 2016 World Cup of Hockey.

From Sept. 17 to Oct. 1, 2016, eight teams - Team Canada, Team Czech Republic, Team Finland, Team Russia, Team Sweden, Team USA, Team Europe and Team North America - will compete in a best-on-best international hockey championship.

Live coverage of all tournament games will be provided by Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada and ESPN in the United States.

The two-week tournament, featuring more than 150 of the best players in the NHL, will progress from the Preliminary Round to the Semifinals and ultimately the Final. All tournament games will be played at Air Canada Centre in Toronto

https://www.nhl.com/news/2016-world-cup-of-hockey-schedule-announced/c-778411

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yeah - Canada is the big favorite - Go Sid, I guess

 

[USDA#1]

if any Pens get broken I'm blaming Spike.

 

[MTC]

if any Pens get broken I'm blaming Spike.

They'll be fine bud. Lol. I'm gonna watch. Wanna root for our boys in the US. But TJ Oshie? I can't root against el capitano of the Penguins. Can Pittsburgh claim him an American born citizen and tweak some birth records to put him in a USA jersey?

 

[hamster]

Lundquist letting in softies. I think his good days are behind him.

 

[MTC]

Lundquist letting in softies. I think his good days are behind him.

He hasn't been the same since the Pens made him flip the net in frustration. That Canada/Russia exhibition was an entertaining game. Crosby's assist was awesome. Wanted to see Geno light one in but kinda rooting for Canada. Crosby, Toews, Getzlaf, Doughty. Those are some of my favorite NHL players. Hopefully Sheary will get on a USA roster in the olympics. USA needs some Pens players on their roster

 

[MTC]

So....um.....team Canada eh

 

[Spike]

Canada vs USA tonight on ESPN


Tortorella better not send his goons after Sid


Team USA must defeat Canada or go home from World Cup of Hockey

TEAM CANADA

Forwards:

Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins; Logan Couture, San Jose Sharks; Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins; Matt Duchene, Colorado Avalanche; Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Ducks; Claude Giroux, Philadelphia Flyers; Brad Marchand, Boston Bruins; Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks; Tyler Seguin, Dallas Stars; Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning; John Tavares, New York Islanders; Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks; Joe Thornton, San Jose Sharks

Defensemen:

Jay Bouwmeester, St. Louis Blues; Brent Burns, San Jose Sharks; Drew Doughty, Los Angeles Kings; Jake Muzzin, Los Angeles Kings; Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues; Marc-Edouard Vlasic, San Jose Sharks; Shea Weber, Montreal Canadiens

Goaltenders:

Corey Crawford, Chicago Blackhawks; Braden Holtby, Washington Capitals; Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens


TEAM USA

Forwards:

Justin Abdelkader, Detroit Red Wings; David Backes, Boston Bruins; Brandon Dubinsky, Columbus Blue Jackets; Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks; Ryan Kesler, Anaheim Ducks; T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals; Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens; Kyle Palmieri, New Jersey Devils; Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild; Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks; Derek Stepan, New York Rangers; James van Riemsdyk, Toronto Maple Leafs; Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg Jets

Defensemen:

Dustin Byfuglien, Winnipeg Jets; John Carlson, Washington Capitals; Erik Johnson, Colorado Avalanche; Jack Johnson, Columbus Blue Jackets; Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers; Matt Niskanen, Washington Capitals; Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild

Goalies:

Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay Lightning; Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings; Cory Schneider, New Jersey Devils

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...world-cup-hockey-spt-0920-20160919-story.html

 

[hamster]

Anyone watch the NA-RUSSIA game last night? Those NA youngins are an exciting bunch, and nearly beat the best of the Ruskies Best thing was 4 of the NA players are Pittsburgh area homies....Saad, Gibson, Trocheck, and Miller. Malkin had a a splendid game......if splendid means taking stupid penalties and dumb passes.

I am rooting for the youngsters.

 

[MTC]

Anyone watch the NA-RUSSIA game last night? Those NA youngins are an exciting bunch, and nearly beat the best of the Ruskies Best thing was 4 of the NA players are Pittsburgh area homies....Saad, Gibson, Trocheck, and Miller. Malkin had a a splendid game......if splendid means taking stupid penalties and dumb passes.

I am rooting for the youngsters.

North America is fast skating bunch. Conner McDavid, Austin Matthews, Nathan McKinnon, etc. A ton of hockey talent. Team USA is being outskated right now by Canada. Score 4-1. Watching that one

 

[Spike]

Canada gets a bunch of garbage goals off legs around the net early

USA loses 4-2 after getting the first goal - it was over quick, not much of a game

Bergeron Sid and Marchand - great line

 

[MTC]

Canada gets a bunch of garbage goals off legs around the net early

USA loses 4-2 after getting the first goal - it was over quick, not much of a game

Bergeron Sid and Marchand - great line

USA looked sluggish. More of a hitting team than a hockey team. Byuflgien(sp?) went right after Sid. If the Pens had a bit more cap space I'd love to have Marchand as Crosby's winger. Imagine the quickness of Marchand/Sheary. Letang and Daley on D with Sid's playmaking! Oooh

 

[hamster]

NA romps to an overtime shootout win over Hags and the Swedes. Good luck to the young lads. Hoping to see a match up with Team Crosby.

 

[MTC]

Matt Murray out 3-6 weeks with a broken hand. Bullshit!

https://www.nhl.com/penguins/news/pens-adjust-without-murray/c-282101368

 

[Spike]

Don't tell t-bone where I live

 

[USDA#1]

Don't tell t-bone where I live

you're easy to find.

nice jearb....yeah, let's play some meaningless hockey, what could possibly go wrong?