I think that has always stayed in the back of Yzerman's mind. The big ice is perfect for his superb skating ability. 2014 Olympic Hockey Preview: Can Finland Medal For Third Straight Time? 1 goalie, saying the next month will help decide that. Dan Bylsma is going with some interesting combinations here. Finland won the bronze. The following is the Canadian roster for the men's ice hockey tournament at the 2018 Winter Olympics. As a Vancouverite, thinking back on the 2010 Olympic hockey tournament fills me with pride for several reasons. Subban (Montreal) are the top scoring D-men for their respective clubs, and their numbers are in all their teams' top 4 as well. Tournament 2014. Pierre LeBrun: When he broke his leg Nov. 11, I simply didn't believe there was any chance he could play in Sochi. Shea Weber, Nashville Predators Team Canada stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown at Olympics - Sochi 2014. Highly intelligent and impactful at both ends of the ice. A key component for the Canadians if they hope to repeat. Pierre LeBrun: His crushing hit on Alex Ovechkin in the 2010 Olympic quarterfinals is all you have to remember. Jamie Squire/Getty Images On Tuesday, Team Canada named the group of 25 players who will comprise that nation's hockey team at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Gabriel Landeskog- Henrik Zetterberg - Alexander Steen, Daniel Sedin - Nicklas Backstrom- Loui Eriksson, Gustav Nyquist - Patrice Berglund - Daniel Alfredsson, Carl Hagelin - Marcus Kruger- Jimmie Ericsson. Pierre LeBrun: He's the runaway leader right now as the Norris Trophy winner so far this season, piling up the points while also playing stellar defense. Corey Perry, Anaheim Ducks The Czechs will play Tomas Plekanec on a line with Jaromir Jagr and Roman Cervenka, per Roman Jedlicka of NOVA Sport. Sweden might boast the most physical top line in the tournament, as both Landeskog and Zetterberg use their size along with their playmaking abilities. Scott Burnside: We were a bit surprised four years ago when Bergeron was named to the Canadian roster, but the former Frank J. Selke Trophy winner as the NHL's best two-way forward was full value for his inclusion and will take important faceoffs and be counted on to help kill penalties in his second go-round as an Olympian. But Nash came up big in Vancouver, and the expectation is that he'll elevate his game in Sochi. Should the fact that he's never led his team on a long playoff run be a concern for this first-time Olympian? 87. Pierre LeBrun: Many people view Tavares as a possibility to move to the wing, but a Team Canada source says they view him as a center in their lineup projections. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Obviously, the big name missing here is P.K. Pierre LeBrun: The 2010 gold-medal winning netminder had bounced back strongly this year after losing his No. After recent news that Olympic participation is included in the NHL and NHLPA's modified collective bargaining agreement, it's time for hockey fans … His point production has slipped a little over the last couple of weeks, but it would still be a surprise to see him watching from the press box during Canada's first game. Here's a look at the 25-man roster named by Team Canada. After sifting through tweets from media in Sochi, we've compiled a full list of line combinations for each team that practiced on Monday. Fri., Feb. 21, 2014 timer 2 min. Overall a nice mix of offensive and defensive paring combinations from USA's coaching staff. February 2, 2015 March 14, 2013 by Steven Ives At 4,692 years old, … P.K. Winter Olympics hockey 2014: Line combinations take shape during men's practice The men's national teams hit the ice for the first time in Sochi. Pierre LeBrun: Arguably the most complete defenseman in the NHL in my opinion. What else can this guy do? The architects of the team Canada will bring to the 2014 Sochi Olympics are taking and comparing notes on a regular basis. After losing a close vote for the 1998 Olympic Winter Games, Salt Lake City was the runaway winner for 2002. Of course, playing with Crosby, as he has for the past few years, doesn't hurt. Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks Pierre LeBrun: Truth be told, Team Canada certainly debated his inclusion right up to the 11th hour. A great choice. Ayo Dosunmu is the star Illini basketball always needed. It will be interesting to see which of these pairings eats up the most minutes, assuming the coaching staff doesn't tinker with the combinations before the first game. Alex Pietrangelo, St. Louis Blues … By Patrick Iversen Feb 10, 2014, 12:54pm EST Pierre LeBrun: It's interesting, but he wasn't the slam dunk everyone perhaps thought he was. Canada once again set a national record for Winter Olympic medals with 17, including seven gold. 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The Russian government spent about $22 billion on sports-related costs for the Olympic Winter Games, more than the cost of all previous Olympic Winter Games combined (this figure does not include infrastructure costs). The lines below them will probably change, as Pavel Datsyuk didn't practice and Valeri Nichushkin is notably absent. Leading the way in the middle will be Super Mario Lemieux (Montreal, QC). In fact, he has played maybe the best hockey of his career this season. Team Canada had him penciled on the left side last summer, and it never changed. Pierre LeBrun: Named top forward of the 2010 Olympic tournament with tremendous two-way game, he'll be counted on again to be Canada's top shutdown stud while also being counted on offensively. Pierre LeBrun: His international experience for Canada at the past world championships was a big factor. Both he and Bouwmeester skate and pass exceptionally well and will be counted on to get to the puck smoothly to the Canadians' skilled forward corps. Scott Burnside: The youngster is fulfilling the vast promise that led the Blues to select him fourth overall in 2008. 1 job. For the Winnipeg Falcons, this accomplishment was even more special due to the fact that seven of its players served during the First World War. Mike Smith, Phoenix Coyotes Pierre LeBrun: There were some members of the management staff who weren't sold. Price has had a stellar opening half of the NHL season and his experience in hockey-mad Montreal gave Team C… James van Riemsdyk - Joe Pavelski - Phil Kessel, Patrick Kane - Ryan Kesler - Dustin Brown, Max Pacioretty - Paul Stastny - Ryan Callahan. But he is a veteran of 2010 and a dependable forward with solid offensive skills. Defensemen: To nobody's surprise, the Canadian blue line is loaded with playmakers that are just as capable of putting points on the board as they are at preventing them. Scott Burnside: Hamhuis has enjoyed a strong couple of months, and his versatility and reliable play nudged him ahead of other candidates such as Dan Boyle, Mark Giordano and Brent Seabrook. It also looks like Matt Duchene and Martin St. Louis will be scratched. Time will tell. 3 netminder at this point and a solid personality Team Canada believes can handle not dressing in Russia. Could see Vlasic lining up with Drew Doughty. Sharp's attraction is that he can play all over the place -- and he's a winner. His amazing recovering ability simply blows my mind. A physical, offensively gifted left winger who can play on any line. These combinations are certainly subject to change, but right now it looks like coach Mike Babcock is going with a good blend of size and skill on his top three lines. Benn obviously used it as motivation and is playing the best hockey of his career. ‘98 problems: How it all went wrong for Canada’s Olympic hockey team in Nagano The NHL's first Winter Games foray was supposed to be a breeze for Canada's Dream Team. Player birth country and age distributions, draft rounds of players in the 2002 Olympics. This is the Canadian roster in the men's ice hockey tournament of the 2014 Winter … Vlasic would provide a nice counterbalance to Doughty's high-end offensive skills or with Weber as a great shutdown pair. Scott Burnside: So much debate about Kunitz and his place on the team, but executive director Steve Yzerman insisted that the group felt Kunitz's play earned him a spot on its own. The Russian lines and pairings were reported by Yahoo! Sports' Dimitry Chesnokov. Pierre LeBrun: A Team Canada source says it's not determined yet whether it'll be Price or Luongo as the No. Even if he never dresses, as is usually the case for goalies in this situation, he'll be a great addition to the team given his upbeat personality. The 2014 Games marked the first time a Canadian Olympic team competed in Russia, as Canada and 64 western countries did not take part at the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow due to the Soviet–Afghan War. Teams are shooting more from deep than at any time in NBA history, and it’s causing problems. max-width: 100%; .m-sbnation-2014-olympics-preview img { Will battle Jamie Benn for ice time on the left side, assuming Chris Kunitz lines up with Crosby. Pierre LeBrun: Like Getzlaf, Perry is on fire in Anaheim this season, and his play with Getzlaf gives Team Canada a star-studded pairing it can count on early while hoping to forge chemistry elsewhere in the lineup. Scott Burnside: Perhaps the most shocking pick of the group, not because Carter (15 goals, 26 points) isn't an elite player, but that he didn't seem to be on anyone's radar (except Yzerman's obviously). Why move around a guy who once again is challenging for the NHL scoring lead and making himself a Hart candidate? Canada competed at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, from February 7 to 23, 2014.Canadians competed in every discipline except Nordic combined.. Scott Burnside: Keith had a terrific Olympic tournament in Vancouver and is having another Norris Trophy-type season in Chicago this year. The only report from Finland's practice is that Aleksander Barkov will center Teemu Selanne and Mikael Granlund on the top line. He's still not a certainty, but who would be against him now? Scott Burnside: The Canadians are so embarrassingly deep at center that Tavares could be one of a handful of natural centers who will move to the wing in this tournament, perhaps playing alongside Crosby on the right side. Tough call. USA's lines are from NHL.com's Shawn Roarke. Team Canada will trust him in any situation of the game. Pierre LeBrun: Did we mention big ice? NHL players were not allowed to participate. But Smith wins out as expected all along. Patrick Marleau, San Jose Sharks Explore Team Canada’s roster and find all rosters for teams at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, on HockeyCanada.ca. Pierre LeBrun: It's funny how people were surprised last August when many of us had Bouwmeester as a lock for Canada. Why Patrick Ewing and Georgetown are the feel-good story of March Madness so far. 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Sochi, Russia. Some like Corey Crawford instead, others Marc-Andre Fleury. Time will tell. Best player in the world and the man who sent Canada into Olympic euphoria four years ago. Sports' Dimitry Chesnokov. Share this Team > Canada. One of the biggest stories of the Games was Canada's return to ice hockey prominence as both the men's and women's teams won gold. Marc-Edouard Vlasic, San Jose Sharks McDavid leads projected Canadian Men's Olympic hockey roster ... with a roster that include five members of the team that claimed gold in 2014. Scott Burnside: Have to believe Smith will head to Sochi as the team's third netminder, but he's made this team because he was stellar for the Coyotes during their run to the 2012 Western Conference final. Going to be a major cog on the team. Head coach: Willie Desjardins. Few Canadian hockey teams have won gold at the Olympic Games. Team Canada 2014 Sochi Olympics men’s hockey roster: The final odds ... Canada and GM Steve Yzerman have selected to go for the gold in the 2014 Sochi Olympics. Scott Burnside: Price has been the front-runner to be the starter in Sochi for some time now. Some concern over his foot speed on the big ice. While the Olympic version of ‘The Perfection Line’ will set the tone for Team Canada, it’s the second line — or rather, we should probably just call it … He simply hasn't been that good this season. Patrick Ewing has Georgetown into the NCAA tournament for the first time as head coach after a shocking run through the Big East tournament. Olympics - Women Group A. Canada. Pierre LeBrun: Seems as though Yzerman always regretted not putting Carter on the 2010 team, despite winning gold. Pierre LeBrun: Speed, speed, speed. Jeff Carter, Los Angeles Kings Safe pick. } Derek Stepan and Blake Wheeler were used as extra forwards. His superb skating ability will just be even more accentuated on the larger international ice surface. But his incredible performance in clutch games in 2010 at the Olympics, I think, got him back on. A guy you can trust to protect a late-game lead. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Home ... Current Team; 2: Meghan Agosta-Marciano: F: L: ... but is owned by and subject to the Hockey Canada privacy policy. Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh Penguins width: 100%; The 2014 Hockey Teams (Sochi, Russia) Pierre LeBrun: Team Canada had concerns about Getzlaf on the bigger ice, but he became a no-brainer about a month into the season as he demonstrated night in and night out that he was once again among the world's top players with a Hart-worthy half season. SECOND LINE – The All Captain Line. Automated line changes based on calculations do not give you the team’s current lines – and that’s what you need for your fantasy lineups. This would probably be the best all-around line for Team Canada, and one that would play a really valuable role. He's the clear No. Pierre LeBrun: The man who scored the Golden Goal in 2010 now hopes to do it again on enemy soil in Russia, something that appeals to Crosby greatly as a student of hockey history and the tales of the 1972 Summit Series. Will give Price a push for the No. Pierre LeBrun: Absolutely love this choice. If the Canadians need a goal, he'll get more ice time; if they're defending a lead he'll likely barely play. – Hockey Canada, along with executive director Steve Yzerman (Nepean, Ont./Tampa Bay, NHL) and the members of Canada’s National Men’s Team management group, announced Tuesday the 25-player roster nominated to the Canadian Olympic Committee to represent Canada at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, which take place Feb. 7-23 in … Scott Burnside: It will be interesting to see how Mike Babcock deploys his forward group, but we're guessing Getzlaf, who is having an MVP-type season in Anaheim, will center the team's second forward line likely with Ducks teammate Corey Perry on his right side. Ryan Getzlaf, Anaheim Ducks Favourite ( 0 ) TORONTO, Ont. Big programs are dropping out of conference tournaments because of positive tests for Covid-19. Suffice it to say, he'll be on a short leash when the tournament starts. Scott Burnside: Bouwmeester is a former top draft pick who has seen his career revitalized since coming over to St. Louis in a trade with Calgary at the deadline last season. Pierre LeBrun: Steve Yzerman openly suggested Tuesday that it was probably a mistake he didn't invite Benn to the summer camp. The NBA is at a breaking point with three-point shooting. Team Canada goalie Carey Price makes a save in the third period in the gold-medal game against Team Sweden at the Sochi Winter Olympics, February 23, 2014. He wasn't that high on Team Canada's list leaving camp in August, but he forced its hand with a spectacular opening half to the season, proving beyond doubt that he's more than just Crosby's sidekick. Alex Ovechkin - Evgeni Malkin - Alexander Semin, Vladimir Tarasenko - Artem Anisimov - Nikolai Kulemin, Alexander Radulov - Aleksandr Svitov - Ilya Kovalchuk, Alexander Popov - Alexei Tereschenko - Viktor Tikhonov. The men's national teams hit the ice for the first time in Sochi. Scott Burnside and Pierre LeBrun cover the NHL for ESPN.com. Do they count on the sniper to withdraw on his own accord to make way for a player who's 100 percent? Our second line will be called the ‘All Captain Line’, comprised of three of the four captains of the Canadian Olympic Mens’s Ice Hockey Team. The Canadian men's and women's hockey teams are the leading favorites to win Gold at the 2014 Winter Olympics according to the odds released by Bovada on Wednesday afternoon.. Pierre LeBrun: His play in Vancouver 2010 as a kid blew people away. Olympic Men’s Hockey Roster Firm: Team Canada Odds Home News Olympic Men’s Hockey Roster Firm: Team Canada Odds The 25-man roster comprising Canada’s chance at Olympic gold in Pyeongchang, South Korea beginning Feb 14 is shot through with enough homegrown talent to … Scott Burnside: Perry and Getzlaf are the offensive catalysts to what has been a stellar first half to the NHL season for Anaheim, where the Ducks are challenging Chicago for first overall status in the Western Conference and overall league lead. The 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi will be remembered by many for its controversies. Scott Burnside: Our guess is that if Marleau's teammate Logan Couture doesn't have to undergo surgery for a nagging hand injury, Marleau doesn't make this team. His ankle injury doesn't appear to be too serious. Now he returns having won a Stanley Cup since then. With the NHL on hiatus and the hockey Olympians all settled in Sochi, the Olympic hockey teams held their first practices on Monday. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. DailyFaceoff.com line combinations / team lineups including power play lines and injuries are updated before and after game days based on real news delivered by team sources and beat reporters. Duncan Keith, Chicago Blackhawks Pierre LeBrun:A Team Canada source says it's not determined yet whether it'll be Price or Luongo as the No. The former Olympian (2006) can log lots of minutes and will likely play with teammate Alex Pietrangelo as a second or third pairing. }. The exclusive behind-the-scenes story of how NFL prospect Michael Sam came out as gay. Scott Burnside: Have to admit, we were a bit surprised that Yzerman went back to Nash in spite of his soft first half with the Rangers, especially with Claude Giroux and Martin St. Louis both playing at a higher level. Jamie Benn, Dallas Stars Or was it? Carter can play different spots and do lots of different things though. .m-sbnation-2014-olympics-preview { Pierre LeBrun: Would have been an awful case of injustice had Sharp not made this team. Even if his Edmonton Oilers wallow in the basement of the league for the next four years (entirely possible), there’s simply no denying that McDavid deserves a starring role on this team, and the world was robbed of seeing it happen in 2018, to be frank. Duncan Keith (Chicago), Shea Weber (Nashville), Alex Pietrangelo (St. Louis), and P.K. First of all, that top line might be the most dangerous in the entire tournament with Malkin centering two world-class finishers in Semin and Ovechkin. Winter Olympics 2014: Men's Hockey Practice Lines & Rapid Reaction. There's a trust factor here in the veteran Marleau, especially on such a young team. The blueline features a good combination of KHL and NHL defensemen on the same pairing, as opposed to the segregated forward lines. 2018 Winter Olympics. Suter's defensive prowess should make up for any mistakes from the offensively-minded Fowler. Team Canada believes he fits on any of their four lines, not just paying with No. Dan Hamhuis, Vancouver Canucks To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Carey Price, Montreal Canadiens Scott Burnside:Price has been the front-runner to be the starter in Sochi for some time now. Mario Lemieux. Rick Nash, New York Rangers Subban. The pandemic is threatening to derail March Madness again. A Look at the 2013-2014 Canadian Women’s Hockey Roster July 23, 2013 by Gabriella Fundaro In preparation for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Hockey Canada announced a … Scott Burnside: Benn will play the left side and is the only player not invited to Canada's orientation camp in August to make this team. But mostly, Carter's skating ability on the big ice was key here. The Canadian team was later chastised by the media for taking its victory party on to the ice after the fans had left the building. He does it all for the Kings and will be counted on to do it all for Canada as a top-four defender. With a more talented cast around him in Sochi than he's used to having in Nashville, look for people to be reminded why Weber is considered by some as the best defenseman in the NHL. Scott Burnside: Not a surprise that Stamkos was named to the squad, even though he broke his tibia Nov. 11 and his return to action is uncertain. A two-time Cup champion and clutch in both those spring tournaments, he's had a monster year, and his versatility of being able to play either wing makes him a must addition. How Chicago native Ayo Dosunmu left a lasting legacy at Illinois. Executive Director Steve Yzerman is tasked with putting it … Patrick Sharp, Chicago Blackhawks • SB Nation's Winter Olympics medal tracker | Meet Team USA, • Meet Ashley Wagner, the Olympics' first genuine meme, • What you need to know about figure skating | Figure skating schedule, • Miracle Put on Ice: 1984 US hockey team never had a chance, • Hockey: Men’s schedule | All 12 men’s rosters | USA roster analysis, Winter Olympics hockey 2014: Line combinations take shape during men's practice. His smooth skating ability will be giant on the big ice. 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The puck bounces of the post of an empty Canadian net on a shot from Team USA in the final minutes of regulation time in the women's gold medal hockey game at the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014. Scott Burnside: Although he'll likely start as the team's seventh defenseman, it was always hard to imagine that Canada would ice a team in Sochi without the defending Norris Trophy winner. But he also famously melted down in the 2011 Stanley Cup finals and has more recently been battling a groin injury and is out of action again with a lower-body injury, although that injury isn't believed to be serious. Roster for the 2018 Winter Olympics. 2014 x Tournament. Yessir, Carey Price, the hero of the world juniors in 2007, … SB Nation's Winter Olympics medal tracker, Meet Ashley Wagner, the Olympics' first genuine meme, What you need to know about figure skating, Miracle Put on Ice: 1984 US hockey team never had a chance, Winter Olympics 2014, Day 5: Curling begins, USA women's hockey hits ice, The best photos from Monday at the Olympics. He'll play on the team's top pairing possibly with Shea Weber or Drew Doughty and will help anchor the Canadian power play. Fourth Line: Patrick Marleau-John Tavares-Patrice Bergeron Patrice Bergeron, Boston Bruins It completely set the tone to that game. Scott Burnside: Luongo, has, of course, won on the big Olympic stage, taking over for Martin Brodeur as Canada's starter in Vancouver and defeating the U.S. in overtime in the gold-medal game. Scott Burnside: Doughty was a kid when he was named to the Canadian team in '10, but by the end of the tournament, he was one of the best defensemen on the ice regardless of nationality. Scott Burnside: If, for some reason, the decision is made not to make Crosby captain, it would undoubtedly go to Toews, the captain of the defending Stanley Cup champions. Team Canada stats, scoring leaders and demographics breakdown at Olympics - Salt Lake City 2002. Any line with Ryan Kesler and Dustin Brown should be considered your third line, so why is Patrick Kane buried that low? Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning Scott Burnside: Another veteran of Canada's gold-medal team, Weber will likely see time against opposing teams' top forward units and brings that rare blend of nastiness and high-end skill. 1 job in Vancouver last year, and in particular he has been dynamite over the past month. Roberto Luongo, Vancouver Canucks It was the first chance for the new teammates to get acquainted and the first chance for fans and media to get an idea of what the line combinations will be throughout the tournament. It was never in doubt. The defensive pairings are from Sports Illustrated's Sarah Kwak. If you want to look at the one of the great examples of why Team Canada is sensitive to the requirements of big ice, it's Duchene, whose blazing speed made him a must addition.

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