Probably.....doesn't mean he deserves it. Neither do, actually.
- Jeropotato

Hall is the best natural LW in the NHL. He's only behind Kunitz and Sharp. Sharp moves around the forward lines a bit and has been on an unreal tear lately. Kunitz manages to put his stick on the ice.

But no, we need Couture and Nash to add finishing ability to the roster.

Kevin Stevens finished 2nd. Rob Brown finished 5th.
- golfingsince

Stevens in his prime was a hell of a player.


Anyways, if Kunitz makes it or not I doubt it'll be the downfall of the team should they fail.

God no.
- Jeropotato

Nothing wrong with gio Hall and Duchene

Nothing wrong with gio Hall and Duchene
- Oilers42

Giordano sucks. I'd rather take Phaneuf.

Hall is the best natural LW in the NHL. He's only behind Kunitz and Sharp. Sharp moves around the forward lines a bit and has been on an unreal tear lately. Kunitz manages to put his stick on the ice.

But no, we need Couture and Nash to add finishing ability to the roster.
- DTF69

Hall's explosive speed would be an asset... Imagine a line of Hall-Crosby-Duchene

The speed on that big ice....

Giordano sucks. I'd rather take Phaneuf.
- DTF69

Disagree... Love Gio.


Plays a complete game

Nothing wrong with gio Hall and Duchene
- Oilers42

Especially where you have them on the roster. Good extras, but that's it.

Or you roll 4 offensive lines and have the puck the entire time and let the other team worry about stopping you.
- DTF69

Then they'll need Thornton for sure, plus a little grit for the corners...

That's a lot of eggs in one basket... The other countries will have an offensive threat or 2 themselves.

Especially where you have them on the roster. Good extras, but that's it.
- Jeropotato

Duchene is a lock to play as for hall I fell he would be a good fit with crosby and Tavares

Then they'll need Thornton for sure, plus a little grit for the corners...

That's a lot of eggs in one basket... The other countries will have an offensive threat or 2 themselves.
- Team_Teal

And Canada can have 14.

But apparently its better to have guys fill "roles". It has worked so well at the WJC's and WHC's lately.

Just saying. Doughty will prolly play with Keith again.

J Bo is hardly riding anyone's coattails in St Louis. There have been several games where he has been the Blues best player. Also you cant underestimate the importance of chemistry especially when it comes to defense partners. The fact that Canada could have two pairs with really good pre-established chemistry is a big reason why I give them a leg up in the tournament.

I think not having Toews play Center is a mistake on your part

I personally think

C
Crosby
Toews
Getzlaf
Bergeron

LW
Stamkos
Sharp
Hall
M.richards

Rw
Tavares
Giroux
Perry
Thornton

EX
Duchene
Couture

D
Kieth
Doughty
Subban
Pietrangelo
Weber
Seabrooke
Vlassic
Hamhuis

G
Price
Luongo
Smith

That's who I'd have anybody can play anywhere and we have a solid team, great PK really multi talented PP with countless options. Speed to burn this team gives us the best chance to win gold IMO
- CrustyRooster

I like our chances... Adda a boy Stevie Y!

Nash and his 16 points will make it over Hall and his 16 goals
- robin_steele264

Come on Robin!!!! You know he doesn’t play in the ET time zone. So he has little or no chance!!!!

Your Left side is Horrid.
- Jeropotato

your every side is horrid

Your Left side is Horrid.
- Jeropotato

your every side is horrid

Absurd. But Stevey Y thinks for some reason he's "performed every where I've brought him" or something. Except in the playoffs, except in Torino and except in Vancouver.

Heck, he was so good in Vancouver he played his way off Crosby's line and onto the 4th line. But he had ONE GOAL all tournament against Russia so "ah man oh geez that Wick Nash is so good!"
- DTF69

Nash had 2 goals and 3 assists in 7 games in 2010. Not saying he should be there but considering the top scorers for Canada had 7 pts I think you're being hateful.

I can think of three players ahead of Hall. And keep in my I'm a die hard Oiler fan.

Kunitz
Benn
Seguin
- nanook82

There is an argument for Kunitz but only because they are play different games. It is comparing apples and oranges. Depends on what Yzerman wants. Does he want someone who can hit in the top 6 in Kunitz or does he want someone that has speed and can provide offense while making more use of the more open ice surface. As for Benn, it is tough to tell what he brings. It is easy to say he is better because he is on a better team but I can't find one tangible skill that Hall doesn't surpass him on. As for Tyler, there is no chance another center that is slower and less gifted offensively is better than Hall.

That was just silly to mention.

Also, correct me if I am wrong but I believe Hall has more international experience. He has proven what he can do. More shots per ice time with no PP time in the worlds last year than Stamkos, Giroux, Staal, Duchene and many of these other "locks." He creates offense by himself. He might not be top 12 but he is a decent alternate for the reason given in the blog.

Nash had 2 goals and 3 assists in 7 games in 2010. Not saying he should be there but considering the top scorers for Canada had 7 pts I think you're being hateful.
- golfingsince

Performed his way onto the 4th line and was benched in the gold medal game.

Take off Thorton, put JT as 2nd center, Getzlaf as 3rd and take Couture over as Thorton

Kunitz without Crosby is as good as _____???

Benn and Seguin would be fine choices too.
- Matt_Henderson

Kunitz can play with Sid or Getz/Perry. He's played his way on, just like St.Louis.
Seabrook is too slow for this big ice---prefer Bouw.
Prefer Benn to Giroux---bigger, faster and will be good flying down the wing.
If adding Jumbo, gotta take Marleau---can still fly and score, plus tons of playing together.
Hall has potential. would be nervous taking him 'cause he not good on D. He should be there in '18

Performed his way onto the 4th line and was benched in the gold medal game.
- DTF69

He played in all 4 periods of the gold medal game. He also had more minutes than Iginla, Thornton, Perry, Richards, Heatley, Bergeron. Played 1:20 less than Sid. If you don't like him that's one thing but no need to make it up as you go.

He played in all 4 periods of the gold medal game. He also had more minutes than Iginla, Thornton, Perry, Richards, Heatley, Bergeron. Played 1:20 less than Sid. If you don't like him that's one thing but no need to make it up as you go.
- golfingsince

I know you aren't new here, making it up as you go is the go to move here on HB.

your every side is horrid
- time2produce

There is an argument for Kunitz but only because they are play different games. It is comparing apples and oranges. Depends on what Yzerman wants. Does he want someone who can hit in the top 6 in Kunitz or does he want someone that has speed and can provide offense while making more use of the more open ice surface. As for Benn, it is tough to tell what he brings. It is easy to say he is better because he is on a better team but I can't find one tangible skill that Hall doesn't surpass him on. As for Tyler, there is no chance another center that is slower and less gifted offensively is better than Hall.

That was just silly to mention.

Also, correct me if I am wrong but I believe Hall has more international experience. He has proven what he can do. More shots per ice time with no PP time in the worlds last year than Stamkos, Giroux, Staal, Duchene and many of these other "locks." He creates offense by himself. He might not be top 12 but he is a decent alternate for the reason given in the blog.
- Hall Fan

I'll try to keep it short. I believe Hall is only a one way player and a defensive liability. People can argue with that but when you're selecting the best players in the country to go up against the other best players in the world, you need to be a 200 ft player which Hall isn't. Much the same argument people have with Subban. That's just my two cents and thank-god I'm not Steve because we'll be dissecting this team for months.