He might get one of those last spots

But having karlsson and oel are about as lethal offensively as any roster, so they prob ain't desperate for more offence from the back.
Them they got 2 way kronwall/ hedman.
And defensive minded stralman/hjallmarsson.

Our bottom 3 will probably be bigger "superstars" than their bottom 3, but I dunno that it's way better.
Love their group
- Ihateallofu

Sweden is always in the mix to win any tournament...solid defence to go with great goaltending and a good group of forwards...speaking of forwards could Russia have anymore firepower up front?

He might get one of those last spots

But having karlsson and oel are about as lethal offensively as any roster, so they prob ain't desperate for more offence from the back.
Them they got 2 way kronwall/ hedman.
And defensive minded stralman/hjallmarsson.

Our bottom 3 will probably be bigger "superstars" than their bottom 3, but I dunno that it's way better.
Love their group
- Ihateallofu

Ya that starting 6 is going to be right on par with us. Not the superstar status' that Canada has but still some of the best players in the league.

I hated them back when I was younger but after so many years of futility I just feel bad for them, just like us. But they can't face the facts that we're both in the exact same boat, regardless of how many times we've won the lottery.
- Iloveeveryone

This is just it

I think their season last year just completely destroyed any semblance of reality for many of them

Sweden is always in the mix to win any tournament...solid defence to go with great goaltending and a good group of forwards...speaking of forwards could Russia have anymore firepower up front?
- RatedR80

If that firepower could move past selfish, individual play, they could be the favorites. Doubt that happens.

This is just it

I think their season last year just completely destroyed any semblance of reality for many of them
- Ihateallofu

How dare you. Last year they were super legit. This year they are still legit , it's simply bad goaltending that has them where they are.....even though they are the same goalies they had last year.

This is just it

I think their season last year just completely destroyed any semblance of reality for many of them
- Ihateallofu

I just can't believe so many thought that it was sustainable.

How dare you. Last year they were super legit. This year they are still legit , it's simply bad goaltending that has them where they are.....even though they are the same goalies they had last year.
- leonkennedy

Sweden is always in the mix to win any tournament...solid defence to go with great goaltending and a good group of forwards...speaking of forwards could Russia have anymore firepower up front?
- RatedR80

Pretty nuts

The obvious old stars in malkin, ovie, dstysuk etc

But now kucherov, kuznetzov and tarasenko!!! Crazy

But yeah, as Leon said - they've got some individual issues

If that firepower could move past selfish, individual play, they could be the favorites. Doubt that happens.
- leonkennedy

Their lack of blueline and goaltending can also be an issue even if they all play together as a solid unit

Their lack of blueline and goaltending can also be an issue even if they all play together as a solid unit
- RatedR80

What team am I going to be on Coach? Doubt there is a German team in this thing.

Nuge didn't make the first 9 forwards

But of a slap in the face considering chisrelli and Todd part of choosing the squad

What team am I going to be on Coach? Doubt there is a German team in this thing.
- leonkennedy

You were announced for team Europe

You were announced for team Europe
- RatedR80

Team Europe is made up of players from Denmark, Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany, Slovenia, Austria and Norway.

You were announced for team Europe
- RatedR80

Pretty solid team they got too

Nuge didn't make the first 9 forwards

But of a slap in the face considering chisrelli and Todd part of choosing the squad
- Ihateallofu

I dont know what to make of that...you would have thought his name would have been announced today for sure

I remember that dude.. isles fan?
- Oilfan19

Could be- either way we beat both... so crickets...

You were announced for team Europe
- RatedR80

Schizer!!! Can I defect and play for team N.A.?

Schizer!!! Can I defect and play for team N.A.?
- leonkennedy

No Oilers allowed unless you are McDavid

They should just get some high profile and relevant band like Megadeth to write an anthem for those teams.
- TheIronSheik

Wonder how many ever heard of them here

I dont know what to make of that...you would have thought his name would have been announced today for sure
- RatedR80

Msckinnon, mcdavid top 2 centers
Couturier the defensive center

It's surprising they chose jt Miller over him though

I dont know what to make of that...you would have thought his name would have been announced today for sure
- RatedR80

Pretty simple really. Why would they name a guy who is currently injured, and not playing, to an early roster spot. Smart on their part to wait and see what they have before deciding on the additional 7 players by June 1.

Wonder how many ever heard of them here
- saskoil21

Is that the name of a cult? Or Jero's favorite TLB, that he frequents?

I think that may be the only time I've ever heard Kyprios say a good thing about the Oilers, bragging up RNH like that.

Is that the name of a cult? Or Jero's favorite TLB, that he frequents?
- leonkennedy

Hall snubbed right now, seen it coming. Should be there though. Hopefully gets named later on