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json-api
Isn’t Kessel hurt though? A previous article said that he might not play much or at all in pre season.
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He wasn’t even named to the USA team, the rosters were announced before he was hurt
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Right, but he wouldn’t have played, so what was his point?
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Honestly, whoever thought Torts was a good choice to coach team USA needs to wake up. The guy is horrible
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That Thornton quote actually came during the pre game warm ups. Not sure how Sportsnet got that wrong since the game was on that channel and it was one of their on ice reporters who got it.
As far as Team USA goes, they’re learning the harsh reality that Canada learned in 2006, bringing grinding/hard hitting forwards to a skill event will lead to your team losing. It also doesn’t help that the US insisted on having a coach who hasn’t had any success in the NHL since before the 2005 lockout. I’m sorry but Torts is a fossil and his success was all about clutch and grab and he has failed to adjust for 11 years. If the USA ever wants to challenge Canada on a regular basis in international events, they need to bring in a coach that understands defensive concepts on both North American and European surfaces while also uniting the massive egos of 23 all star players.
ericl
The US left too many good players at home. Kessel, Tyler Johnson & Kyle Okposo needed to be on this team. They’re better than most of the forwards that were on the team. Cam Fowler should’ve been on over Jack Johnson. A lot of these veterans need to worry about their jobs for the next international tournament (whether that is the Olympics or the next World Cup) because the youngsters who are on team North America are going to take their jobs. Gaudreau, Trotchek, Eichel, Saad, Gostisbehere, Larkin, Matthews & maybe others will be making the next roster.