2016 World Cup Thread

[deantime419]

I think Group B is wide open.

I really thought Puljujarvi would've gotten the nod over Korpikoski for the Finns. Korpikoski was one of the worst forward in the NHL over the past 2 years.

[Jouko-Pouko]

I think Group B is wide open.

I really thought Puljujarvi would've gotten the nod over Korpikoski for the Finns. Korpikoski was one of the worst forward in the NHL over the past 2 years.

There wasn't room for Puljujärvi in the top lines. Korpikoski is a really good 4th liner, so that's why he got in. Team Finland almost always goes with reliable veteran players in their bottom-6.

[The Iron Sheik]

You've never made a single post worth discussing

Yeah, sure. Get off your high horse.

[Rodgort]

anyone can look great playing with that top 6 at the time. if he was so great they would have kept him

Pretty sure that top 6 was:
Saad-JT-Hossa
Sharp-Richards-Kane

And TT was usually stuck playing with Vermette on line 3, with some form of rotating wingers. But I think he got a few chances in the top 6 to start but in the final 2 rounds was on line 3

[deantime419]

There wasn't room for Puljujärvi in the top lines. Korpikoski is a really good 4th liner, so that's why he got in. Team Finland almost always goes with reliable veteran players in their bottom-6.

From what I understand, Puljujarvi's 2-way game is excellent so I think he would've been capable of playing bottom 6 but I've noticed that Finland likes to stick with their reliable foot soldiers in their bottom 6 which is ok I suppose.

To say Korpikoski is a really good 4th liner contradicts every advanced stat out there though. He is a complete anchor to any line he's been on lately. Playing 6-7mins a night though maybe he can do his job for the Finns this tourney.

[rataylor22]

anyone can look great playing with that top 6 at the time. if he was so great they would have kept him

"If Gretzky was so great they would have kept him".

Because of course, the only reason to trade a player is because they're #Bad.

The fundamental concept of your post is wrong, which is why there's no point discussing it.

[rataylor22]

There wasn't room for Puljujärvi in the top lines. Korpikoski is a really good 4th liner, so that's why he got in. Team Finland almost always goes with reliable veteran players in their bottom-6.

Korpikoski is definitely not a good 4th liner. He's below average in all aspects. I think they would be better served with Pulju over Korpi. Good players can figure out how to adapt their game. But FWIW, for 5 minutes a game, it doesn't matter. You'd just rather have a payer you can play more than 5 minutes if you have to. If Laine gets hurt for example, I'd rather have Puljujarvi moving up the lineup then Komarov, or Jussi, or Korpi, or Lehtera.

[Zorro]

Isn't Puljujarvi getting over a injury?? Isn't that the reason he isn't on Finland's roster??

[deantime419]

Isn't Puljujarvi getting over a injury?? Isn't that the reason he isn't on Finland's roster??

I think you're right. He sat out for some of the rookie training camp but is supposed to be playing in the tourney in Penticton so perhaps he healed quicker than expected but maybe that was why he was left off the roster.

[PenguinHunter]

Giroux a healthy scratch for Team Canada.

[Jouko-Pouko]

Isn't Puljujarvi getting over a injury?? Isn't that the reason he isn't on Finland's roster??

I believe the injury was noticed after the selections were made.

[Axeman33]

Puljujarvi played for the Oilers young guns team last night and had two goals. If he was injured before, he isn't now.

http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/ho...n-over-canucks

I must say, I am quite looking forward to seeing MacKinnon and Drouin line up together again. They played so well together for the Mooseheads, it should be like old hat for them both.

[Sulla]

I'll go one step further and say I am looking forward to watching the North American team... probably about as much as I'm not looking forward to watching the European/Cze teams

[Eskimo Brother]

Byfuglien and Palmieri are the scratches for the States today. That's a bit of a surprise. But what else is new with Torts.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/world...ld-cup-opener/

[Zorro]

Byfuglien and Palmieri are the scratches for the States today. That's a bit of a surprise. But what else is new with Torts.

http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/world...ld-cup-opener/

Wow, really?? Maybe Byfuglien is nursing a injury????