IIHF World ChampionshipDiscuss International Tournaments like the WJC, Olympics, and World Cup, as they take place, or discuss past tournaments. performances.
Zach Bogosian has declined due to recovering from injuries.
Blake Wheeler hasn't declined yet, but I'd be surprised if he went. That's just the vibe I've gotten from him when he's answered questions about the tournament.
AFAIK, Stuart, Stapleton and Slater are good to go.
Buff actually sounded like he was mulling invite, despite injury and said that he would know more in next couple of weeks. Stuart told media he hadn't received a call. Bogo is a no go. Wheeler said "will have to do some soul searching on that one".
We spoke to the players in their season finale interviews, and Stuart, Bogosian, Byfuglien and Wheeler all spoke about the WC to some degree. To hear what the guys had to say, click here.
Chris Butler sounded like he really wanted to play for USA this season, hasn't heard anything yet though. Not sure he will end up getting a call, but if he does, he will be playing.
Chris Butler sounded like he really wanted to play for USA this season, hasn't heard anything yet though. Not sure he will end up getting a call, but if he does, he will be playing.
it seems like Dustin Byfuglien is still leaning on going to play for the US...It is very encouraging that he is saying that he is still thinking about it depending on his health. most guys are declining like Kessel that are hurt, but Big Buff is truly thinking about it.
Buff and Wheeler are huge additions to this squad. I hope Buff plays, that kind of blast from the point would be too sweet!!!
Kind of disappointed to see Kessel decline. Not that he won't be in the running for the 2014 team or anything but he could have used this tournament to solidify his potential spot, especially given how invisible he was in the 2010 Olympics. If he's injured then he's injured though.
This team really needs 2 of Pominville, Wheeler, and Stastny to accept now to really build a strong forward group for now and then hopefully leave about 3-4 spots overall open pending the completion of the first round of the playoffs.
Ryan Miller, no surprise, apparently declined.
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F - Cam Atkinson (CBJ)
F - Nick Bonino (ANA)
F - Pat Dwyer (CAR)
F - Nathan Gerbe (BUF)
F - Kyle Okposo (NYI)
F - Max Pacioretty (MON)
F - Bobby Ryan (ANA)
F - Paul Stastny (COL)
F - Nate Thompson (TBL)
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D - Justin Faulk (CAR)
D - Cam Fowler (ANA)
D - Alex Goligoski (DAL)
D - Jack Johnson (CBJ)
D - Jeff Petry (EDM)
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G - Richard Bachman (DAL)
Mulling Invitation
F - Blake Wheeler (WPG)
D - Dustin Byfuglien (WPG): *Injured Foot*
Declined Invitation
F - Erik Cole (MON)
F - Phil Kessel (TOR) *Wrist Injury*
F - Ryan Malone (TBL)
F - R.J. Umberger (CBJ) *Does it really matter?*
D - Zach Bogosian (WPG)
D - J.M. Liles (TOR)
D - Jamie McBain (CAR)
D - James Wisniewski (CBJ) *Rest after injury riddled season*
G - Ryan Miller (BUF)
Available Players
F - Jason Blake (ANA)
F - Adam Burish (DAL)
F - Tim Connolly (TOR)
F - Joey Crabb (TOR)
F - Jake Dowell (DAL)
F - Patrick Kaleta (BUF)
F - Chad LaRose (CAR)
F - Peter Mueller (COL
F - Eric Nystrom (DAL)
F - Jason Pominville (BUF)
F - Jim Slater (WPG)
F - Drew Stafford (BUF)
F - Tim Stapleton (WPG)
F - David Steckel (TOR)
F - Lee Stempniak (CGY)
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D - Chris Butler (CGY)
D - Mark Eaton (NYI)
D - Tom Gilbert (MIN)
D - Tim Gleason (CAR)
D - Ron Hainsey (WPG)
D - Matt Hunwick (COL)
D - Erik Johnson (COL)
D - Mike Komisarek (TOR)
D - Jordan Leopold (BUF)
D - Mark Stuart (WPG)
D - Ryan Whitney (EDM)
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G - Brian Boucher (CAR)
G - Jack Campbell (AHL)
G - Robert Esche (Switzerland)
G - Al Montoya (NYI)
Unavailable Players
F - Matt Cullen (MIN) *Injury*
F - Brian Gionta (MON) *Injury*
F - Scott Gomez (MON) *Injury*
F - David Moss (CGY) *Injury*
F - Ryan Shannon (TBL) *Injury*
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D - Jake Gardiner (TOR) *AHL Playoffs*
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G - Rick DiPietro (NYI) *Injury*
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