Which players from Team Canada are eligible to return next year?

I know it's early but it's fun to talk about this stuff.

Ryan Ellis
Tyler Myers
Alex Pietrangelo
Colten Teubert
Patrice Cormier
Stefan Della Rovere
Jordan Eberle
Cody Hodgson (yeah right though)
Evander Kane
John Tavares (again yeah right but eligible age wise)

Evander Kane will be the best player for Canada next year.

Evander Kane will be the best player for Canada next year.

Kane - Hall - Eberle line coming to a rink near you.

Evander Kane will be the best player for Canada next year.

I think Eberle might give him a run for his money.

Ryan Ellis
Tyler Myers
Alex Pietrangelo
Colten Teubert
Patrice Cormier
Stefan Della Rovere
Jordan Eberle
Cody Hodgson (yeah right though)
Evander Kane
John Tavares (again yeah right but eligible age wise)

Those are the ones I could see coming back...kinda crazy to be thinking about to be honest tho...

Eberle Hodgson Tavares and Pietrangelo wont be back. Neither will Teubert.

Della Rovere Ellis Myers Cormier and Kane will be back.

think espo might try one more time?:sarcasm:

Eberle Hodgson Tavares and Pietrangelo wont be back. Neither will Teubert.

Della Rovere Ellis Myers Cormier and Kane will be back.

You think the Kings will have Teubert up with the big club the entire season next year?

He doesn't look filled out enough to play in the NHL next season. For a shut down blueliner, he'll need to get stronger to play against the big forwards in the NHL.

I think he'll be back in Junior next season.

Eberle, is a maybe, depends on the Oiler's depth up front at the beginning of next season.

Tavares is not coming back. Neither is Hodgson. Pieterangelo won't either, he'll be up full time with the Blues. For the 4th overall pick in the 2008 draft to get really only PP time seems odd to me. Is he that weak defensively to not be in the regular 6?

Kane - Hall - Eberle line coming to a rink near you.

+Duchene

I'm guessing Pickard is eligible considering he was drafted this year.

You think the Kings will have Teubert up with the big club the entire season next year?

He doesn't look filled out enough to play in the NHL next season. For a shut down blueliner, he'll need to get stronger to play against the big forwards in the NHL.

I think he'll be back in Junior next season.

Eberle, is a maybe, depends on the Oiler's depth up front at the beginning of next season.

Tavares is not coming back. Neither is Hodgson. Pieterangelo won't either, he'll be up full time with the Blues. For the 4th overall pick in the 2008 draft to get really only PP time seems odd to me. Is he that weak defensively to not be in the regular 6?

Pieterangelo is not NHL ready. Of the top 4 D chosen he was the least NHL ready and he'll reach his potential later than any of them as well. I could see him back next year.

Pieterangelo is not NHL ready. Of the top 4 D chosen he was the least NHL ready and he'll reach his potential later than any of them as well. I could see him back next year.

I agree.

I'm guessing Pickard is eligible considering he was drafted this year.

Nope, he's an late 89 birthdate 11-29-89

Eberle Hodgson Tavares and Pietrangelo wont be back. Neither will Teubert.

Della Rovere Ellis Myers Cormier and Kane will be back.

I don't see it. The guy is a goon and they'll find someone who can hit like he does, minus the bad penalties.

I don't see it. The guy is a goon and they'll find someone who can hit like he does, minus the bad penalties.

Would that be the first time, a player not making the team after making it the year before?

The way Kane is growing, developing and playing he will go high in the draft and may go straight to the NHL. I've seen him for the last few years and he is making a quantum leap in his play. By draft time he might well be a top 5 choice.

This player has such a huge upside. I know I'm going to get ripped but I wonder if the upside isn't as good as Tavares down the road. I think if you had seen the development I have, you wouldn't think I was that far off the mark. I have seen both Turris and Kane for several years and I believe Kane is clearly the superior player

Would that be the first time, a player not making the team after making it the year before?

Not at all

I don't see it. The guy is a goon and they'll find someone who can hit like he does, minus the bad penalties.

Hmm...I don't know man, with experience comes maturity. He could become a less skilled Marchand later in his career.

Hmm...I don't know man, with experience comes maturity. He could become a less skilled Marchand later in his career.

He could be like Downie, but I don't know. We'll see how he plays during the regular season next year I guess.

As long as we don't take on Kyle Beach, lol.

Evander Kane will be the best player for Canada next year.


he impressed me bigtime tonight. hes gonna be a good hockey player.

Would that be the first time, a player not making the team after making it the year before?
Nope, Leland Irving just last year.

There was an actual skater (forward/defensemen) who was cut after making the team in the 90s, I forget his name though.

The way Kane is growing, developing and playing he will go high in the draft and may go straight to the NHL. I've seen him for the last few years and he is making a quantum leap in his play. By draft time he might well be a top 5 choice.

This player has such a huge upside. I know I'm going to get ripped but I wonder if the upside isn't as good as Tavares down the road. I think if you had seen the development I have, you wouldn't think I was that far off the mark. I have seen both Turris and Kane for several years and I believe Kane is clearly the superior player

whoa! this is scary.. I'm about to tell someone else to put the brakes on some evander praise :)

The kids true potential is in his heart. He wasn't supposed to be a first round bantam pick, he wasn't supposed to make the giants at 15 and he wasn't supposed to be anything better than a fourth liner at 16...

NHL next year? dunno about that. He's a VERY different player from turris and tavares but the one thing I know for certain is.. he's a sponge. I gurantee that a slightly different young man will be flying back to the giants after this is done.

Stamkos will still be eligible, and considering the way things in TB have been running, I'm not ruling any possibilities out :sarcasm:

A backup goaltender not making it next year after making it the year before (eg- Irving), even with the starting goaltender from that year aged out, is different IMO than a skater not making it after being on the team the year before. I am not saying it couldnt happen but far less likely.

We will have Hall!!!

Ryan Ellis
Tyler Myers
Alex Pietrangelo
Colten Teubert
Patrice Cormier
Stefan Della Rovere
Jordan Eberle
Cody Hodgson (yeah right though)
Evander Kane
John Tavares (again yeah right but eligible age wise)

Those are the ones I could see coming back...kinda crazy to be thinking about to be honest tho...

i cant wait to see more Cormier destruction next year

We will have Hall!!!

Yes. Taylor Hall will be next years John Tavares.

I want to see Hodgson play in the O for one more year.

I don't want Della Rovere back...

I don't want Della Rovere back...

good thing you don't run the team then:p:

I'm guessing Pickard is eligible considering he was drafted this year.

Nope. He's a late 1989 birthdate.

Canada won Round 2 in the Canada/Sweden gold medal series. I'd wager money these two teams will be playing again.

Canada has 10 players eligible to return next year. I'm pretty certain Tavares won't be back. Hodgson probably won't be back. The rest I could see coming back. Eberle and Pieterangelo might be in the show next year, but I think they're better-served with a return to junior. Especially Eberle. If he's not playing on Edmonton's top line, he needs to be playing in next year's tournament in Saskatchewan.

Teubert will be back. Myers was vastly improved over the course of the tournament, but he will be back. He won't be ready. Ellis won't be ready. Cormier will be back. Della Rovere will be back, but he needs to be smarter. Kane will be back, although he's a guy who could make the jump right to the show next year.

I predict that Hedman is the only 1990 or 1991-born player who won't be back for Sweden next year. They have some excellent 1990 and 1991 born players. They'll be a power again next year. No Backlund or Moller, but a lot of talent coming back. Canada-Sweden again in the final next year.

Canada's crop of 1990 and 1991 born talent is very, very deep. I look at guys like Hall, Brayden Schenn, Jared Cowen as guys who will step right in next year. Cowen and Myers could be even better than Myers and Aulie were the last two games. Next year's team will be tremendous.

Canada won Round 2 in the Canada/Sweden gold medal series. I'd wager money these two teams will be playing again.

Canada has 10 players eligible to return next year. I'm pretty certain Tavares won't be back. Hodgson probably won't be back. The rest I could see coming back. Eberle and Pieterangelo might be in the show next year, but I think they're better-served with a return to junior. Especially Eberle. If he's not playing on Edmonton's top line, he needs to be playing in next year's tournament in Saskatchewan.

Teubert will be back. Myers was vastly improved over the course of the tournament, but he will be back. He won't be ready. Ellis won't be ready. Cormier will be back. Della Rovere will be back, but he needs to be smarter. Kane will be back, although he's a guy who could make the jump right to the show next year.

I predict that Hedman is the only 1990 or 1991-born player who won't be back for Sweden next year. They have some excellent 1990 and 1991 born players. They'll be a power again next year. No Backlund or Moller, but a lot of talent coming back. Canada-Sweden again in the final next year.

Canada's crop of 1990 and 1991 born talent is very, very deep. I look at guys like Hall, Brayden Schenn, Jared Cowen as guys who will step right in next year. Cowen and Myers could be even better than Myers and Aulie were the last two games. Next year's team will be tremendous.

I have to agree, next years team will be the best or atleast the most talented group since 2005 in GrandForks.

I imagine it will be like this...

Hall - Duchene - Kane
Eberle - Schenn - Glennie
Kadri - Hishon - Nemisz
Caron - Trivino - Leblanc

Cowan - Pietrangelo
Ellis - Lalonde
Teubert - Harmonic
Stefan Elliot - Simon Despres


Not to mention other NCAA players like Goloubef, Colbourne, Dalpe, Toews, Leveille, WeirCoch, Smith, Trivino.

This roster obviously does not contain Tavares or Hodgson, but possibly Hodgson, possibly.


On a side note: I cannot believe Trivino didnt make it, he was deemed the most impressive Hockey player in Canada's Summer evaluation camp.

I have to agree, next years team will be the best or atleast the most talented group since 2005 in GrandForks.

I imagine it will be like this...

Hall - Duchene - Kane
Eberle - Schenn - Glennie
Kadri - Hishon - Nemisz
Caron - Trivino - Leblanc

Cowan - Pietrangelo
Ellis - Lalonde
Teubert - Harmonic
Stefan Elliot - Simon Despres


Not to mention other NCAA players like Goloubef, Colbourne, Dalpe, Toews, Leveille, WeirCoch, Smith, Trivino.

This roster obviously does not contain Tavares or Hodgson, but possibly Hodgson, possibly.


On a side note: I cannot believe Trivino didnt make it, he was deemed the most impressive Hockey player in Canada's Summer evaluation camp.
You don't have Cormier, Della Rovere or Myers on your team. Cormier and Myers probably won't be in the show next year, so they'll be back. Della Rovere needs to improve his discipline, but when he controls himself, he's really effective.

I believe Cuma is eligible to play this year, and I think he'll be part of the team, too.

Don't forget Danick Paquette as well...

Which refs are eligible for next WJC? Surely the 4 from the final?:help:;)

Myers and Teubert as the shut down pair for next year?

Myers and Teubert as the shut down pair for next year?
I would say Myers and Jared Cowen. Cowen's huge - he's six-foot-five - and has very good quickness. That could be a dangerous tandem. And Cowen's from Saskatoon, I believe, so he'll have a lot of incentive to make the team.

But I could understand going with Teubert - he's a year older than Cowen, more experienced in these types of settings, and he was really effective in the shutdown role at the 08 WU18. Teubert didn't have a strong tournament, but keep in mind he is 18.

Which refs are eligible for next WJC? Surely the 4 from the final?:help:;)

Its depends, Hockey Canada doesn't decide what bids to accept from referees for their service until the Nov 1 deadline has passed. :sarcasm:

I would say Myers and Jared Cowen. Cowen's huge - he's six-foot-five - and has very good quickness. That could be a dangerous tandem. And Cowen's from Saskatoon, I believe, so he'll have a lot of incentive to make the team.

But I could understand going with Teubert - he's a year older than Cowen, more experienced in these types of settings, and he was really effective in the shutdown role at the 08 WU18. Teubert didn't have a strong tournament, but keep in mind he is 18.

Teubert played well considering he was covering for Hickey a lot of the time. Either pairing would be real good though. Another 13 ft defense pairing would be awesome, lol.

Its depends, Hockey Canada doesn't decide what bids to accept from referees for their service until the Nov 1 deadline has passed. :sarcasm:

Really? So they're basicly only getting payed during those two months, not during the whole year?;)


What kinda money are we talking about, could the rest of us get together and somehow front them enough to turn the tide?:nod::D

As a Canuck fan, I wan't Hodgson back with the WJC next season whether they make the Canucks team or not. a line of Hodgson Eberle and Kane would be sweet IMO.

time to start hyping up Hall.

i cant wait to see more Cormier destruction next year
He makes a few NHL teams next year with ease. Fortunately for Canada New Jersey probably isn't one of those teams.

Ryan Ellis - he'll be back. Not even close to being NHL ready at this point outside of PP situations. I expect he'll get second/third pairing minutes at ES and be a beast on the PP again.

Tyler Myers - if he can continue to develop he could be a longshot to make Buffalo next year. If he can put on a few pounds I wouldn't be at all surprised to see him stick around. Still I'd say a slightly better than 50/50 chance he's back.

Alex Pietrangelo - he's another wild card. Stuck for a while this season but it's clear he's not NHL ready yet. I thought he had a tremendous gold medal game and showed flashes of brilliance. Still a project but St Louis has a tendency for bringing guys up quick lately out of Junior (Perron being a good example) so I'd say he's 50/50 to be back.

Colten Teubert - after Ellis he probably has the best shot at returning next year on the blueline. LA's blueline is already young enough and another year in junior wouldn't hurt him one bit. I'd say about a 60-70% chance he's back. I'm looking forward to having a real shutdown pairing again next year. Teubert-Cowen anyone?:D

Patrice Cormier - like I said above this guy sticks with most NHL teams next year but I don't think he'll stick in Jersey. He was a man amongst boys as an 18-year-old. It could be downright scary what he could do as a 19-year-old. An absolute beast and the prototypical 3rd line center.

Stefan Della Rovere - won't be an NHLer, the question is will he make this team. Wasn't reliable down the stretch in this tournament and didn't use his brain by taking some silly penalties. If he can get it together though he is an asset and a fantastic hitter. He was a good selection for this team because as a whole they lacked jam up front.

Jordan Eberle - I'm thinking he'll be back. I talked to the Oilers head scout during the tournament and he was saying they won't be rushing him but also that he was somewhat close to making it this season. He also said that if he's not playing in the top 6 he'll be back in Regina and that he's only 170 pounds at the moment which is way too small to be a regular in the show. Edmonton is pretty young already up front with talented undersized top 6 guys so my bet is they give Eberle another year in Regina. He'll be a key scorer next year.

Cody Hodgson - no chance of him coming back. He'll probably be the 2nd/3rd line center in Vancouver next year and for good reason. His game is ready for the next level.

Evander Kane - I wouldn't call it a sure thing that he'll be back next year because his ability to play a checking, defensive role really impressed and surprised me. He seems to have put on some weight which is key and he has a decent chance of being an NHL player next year. Stranger things have happened. See: Josh Bailey. I'd still say slightly better than 50/50 chance he's back.

John Tavares - no need to comment here.

Myers and Teubert as the shut down pair for next year?

Teubert and Cowen:D

How nice it will be to have a shutdown pair again.

I also have a general question: I haven't been around here in the past few days having been at a few games including last night's gold medal game. Don't tell me there's anti-Canadian and Swedish fans complaining about officiating last night. That's an HFBoards inside joke I'm assuming...

I would say Myers and Jared Cowen. Cowen's huge - he's six-foot-five - and has very good quickness. That could be a dangerous tandem. And Cowen's from Saskatoon, I believe, so he'll have a lot of incentive to make the team.

But I could understand going with Teubert - he's a year older than Cowen, more experienced in these types of settings, and he was really effective in the shutdown role at the 08 WU18. Teubert didn't have a strong tournament, but keep in mind he is 18.

Next year's team will rightfully be well represented by Saskatchewan boys, 3 guys come to mind as likely players right aways. Eberle, Schenn, Cowen. Anymore who have a very good shot?

Gotta love Canada, tournament just ended and we're already talking about next year.:handclap:

Eberle Hodgson Tavares and Pietrangelo wont be back. Neither will Teubert.

Della Rovere Ellis Myers Cormier and Kane will be back.

Granted I said the same thing about Sam Gagner, but I'd be pretty surprised if Eberle wasn't back in junior next year. Yeah, the Oilers definitely need someone with his skills (and have for the past, oh, 8 years) but they don't exactly have a history of promoting guys until they can play an all-around game.

But who knows, maybe we'll have a different coach by then.

Next year's team will rightfully be well represented by Saskatchewan boys, 3 guys come to mind as likely players right aways. Eberle, Schenn, Cowen. Anymore who have a very good shot?
Not sure if any others have a good shot, but here's a darkhorse: Jaden Schwartz. The next great player to come out of the Notre Dame hockey factory. Led Sask. Midget AAA in scoring last year as a 15-year-old with 110 points. (A whopping total considering he did it in a little more than 40 games, in a tough defensive league, playing against guys two years his senior). A shoo-in for SJHL rookie of the year award at 16. An all-star at the World Junior A Challenge, and part of Team West at the U17 Hockey Challenge.

He's draft eligible in 2010, so he'd be a longshot to begin with. But he's from Wilcox, Sask., and he's probably the best player to come out of Canadian Junior A since Kyle Turris.

Not sure if any others have a good shot, but here's a darkhorse: Jaden Schwartz. The next great player to come out of the Notre Dame hockey factory. Led Sask. Midget AAA in scoring last year as a 15-year-old with 110 points. (A whopping total considering he did it in a little more than 40 games, in a tough defensive league, playing against guys two years his senior). A shoo-in for SJHL rookie of the year award at 16. An all-star at the World Junior A Challenge, and part of Team West at the U17 Hockey Challenge.

He's draft eligible in 2010, so he'd be a longshot to begin with. But he's from Wilcox, Sask., and he's probably the best player to come out of Canadian Junior A since Kyle Turris.

I've seen him play a few times in Humboldt, he's going to be a keeper. But he's not World Junior material I don't think... not yet.

I've seen him play a few times in Humboldt, he's going to be a keeper. But he's not World Junior material I don't think... not yet.
It's a long-shot, as I said earlier. I believe the last guy to play for Canada while playing in Canadian Junior A was Paul Kariya in 1991-92.

Schwartz is a dynamo, though. My prediction is that he will play on this team at some point. Would love to see it next year. (He'd be my ticket for a press pass, too). I think we have enough good talent for 1990 and 1991 players that Schwartz won't be there. But nobody, at this time 12 months ago, thought that Ellis would be on this team, either.

He's done some pretty remarkable things already.

Jordan Eberle - I'm thinking he'll be back. I talked to the Oilers head scout during the tournament and he was saying they won't be rushing him but also that he was somewhat close to making it this season. He also said that if he's not playing in the top 6 he'll be back in Regina and that he's only 170 pounds at the moment which is way too small to be a regular in the show. Edmonton is pretty young already up front with talented undersized top 6 guys so my bet is they give Eberle another year in Regina. He'll be a key scorer next year.

Exactly what people are not understanding about Eberle. If he can't play top 6, there is no room for him. And realistically there isn't any. Plus if you look at how Gagner has struggled this year, I think it gives the Oilers added incentive to leave Eberle back in Junior for another year.

Next year's team will rightfully be well represented by Saskatchewan boys, 3 guys come to mind as likely players right aways. Eberle, Schenn, Cowen. Anymore who have a very good shot?

Brayden McNabb is a beast who will have a shot at the team most likely next year. A couple other guys who will probably have a chance are Carter Ashton and Jimmy Bubnick. There could be a pretty strong Sask flavour next year.

Brayden McNabb is a beast who will have a shot at the team most likely next year. A couple other guys who will probably have a chance are Carter Ashton and Jimmy Bubnick. There could be a pretty strong Sask flavour next year.

isn't he american?

isn't he american?

No, his hometown is actually Saskatoon. He played for Canada at the past U 18 Championship.

Top six forwards?

Kane - Hall - Eberle
Kadri - Duchene - XXX

Who would you put in those spots?

Kane-Hall-Eberle
Duchene-Colborne-Nemisz
Della Rovere-Cormier-Beach
Kadri-Schenn-Caron
Trivino

Cuma-Pietrangelo
Cowen-Myers
Ellis-Teubert
Del Zotto

Allen
Jones

Just in case Pietrangelo wouldn't be there I would put Despres and for the Della Rovere haters I would replace him with Glennie or Brittain.

Other Candidates
O'dell
Hamonic
Y Sauve
Elliot
Kozun
Pasquale
Roy
Adam
Doherty
Deschamps
Bubnick
Leblanc
Kassian
Carter
CO Roussal
Labrie
Toews
Wierchoch
Rylan Schwartz
Holland
Latta
Beck
Schultz
O'Rielly
Robak
Stone
M Sauve
Olsen

And so much more because this is Canada.:yo:

I don't want Della Rovere back...
He won't be back. Unless his attitude changes, I doubt he'll even get invited to the evaluation camp.

I have to respectfully disagree with those of you who think Meyers may not be available next winter. He will be too young for the AHL and its not the Sabres style to bring in their draft picks that quickly...especially a young defencemen who is certainly a bit of a project. He was awesome in the last couple games and he could play in the NHL for a couple weeks next season, but its hard to imagine him sticking with the big club all year. What about Luke Adam...any chance he could be on the scouts radar for the summer camp?

I have to respectfully disagree with those of you who think Meyers may not be available next winter. He will be too young for the AHL and its not the Sabres style to bring in their draft picks that quickly...especially a young defencemen who is certainly a bit of a project. He was awesome in the last couple games and he could play in the NHL for a couple weeks next season, but its hard to imagine him sticking with the big club all year. What about Luke Adam...any chance he could be on the scouts radar for the summer camp?

Great name. I think Adam will certainly get consideration. I also look for Gormley to get a look, although likely not this summer as he will be a huge part of the U 18 team. He still has a way to go, but in a year's time I think his improvement will be remarkable.

He may prove to be too young to play in 2010 as there are several really good D-men coming up, but he'll be certainly be a key cog in Buffalo.

Not sure if any others have a good shot, but here's a darkhorse: Jaden Schwartz. The next great player to come out of the Notre Dame hockey factory. Led Sask. Midget AAA in scoring last year as a 15-year-old with 110 points. (A whopping total considering he did it in a little more than 40 games, in a tough defensive league, playing against guys two years his senior). A shoo-in for SJHL rookie of the year award at 16. An all-star at the World Junior A Challenge, and part of Team West at the U17 Hockey Challenge.

He's draft eligible in 2010, so he'd be a longshot to begin with. But he's from Wilcox, Sask., and he's probably the best player to come out of Canadian Junior A since Kyle Turris.

Dman Olsen from Camrose Kodiaks has a good shot at this team.