Canada vs Russia 2014 Olympics roster(s)?

Well I can see you're not biased at all towards Canada... with good reason, I think Canada's talent severely outmatches that of Russia's

Since the Olympics are still years away, I won't predict what the rosters will be, as we have no idea. My rosters, however, would currently be:

Stamkos-Crosby-St. Louis, with Green-Doughty

Nash-Getzlaf-Perry, with Keith-Seabrook

Mike Richards-Toews-Giroux, with Weber-Marc Staal

Jordan Staal-Eric Staal-Clutterbuck

Fleury, Ward, Brodeur

The first line allows scary strong offensive power that would totally escape any team's attempts at shutdown. Raw power to the max, even at the rear with Green and Doughty.

My second line is also puck possession-based, and would likely be the PP offense.

The third line is the shutdown line, these fast strong forwards could go toe-to-toe with any other line, and beat them on either side of the ice. Also the strongest defensive-defense pairing.

The fourth line nearly mimics the third, however also implements a physical punch to grind down the opposition's stars players. The Staal brothers provide depth in case of any injuries, but also make for a damn fine fourth line.

I put proven winners in net. Luongo gets shaky when the pressure is on. Even in 2010....Zach Parise 24 seconds..... get at me. And Price? I'm sorry, what? No need to comment here.

Russia has the immeasurably strong and fast first line that consists of Ovechkin, Kovi, and someone else who will skate around and likely never touch the puck. I think for all intents they could throw me out there, and as long as I stay out of the way I'll be good enough.

Besides that, their defense (not defenseman, mind you) is named Pavel Datsyuk. Besides that, I can hear the crickets chirping. No depth, I agree.

In nearly any scenario, it's Canada every time.

I don't see Gonchar playing for Russia. He will be 40 years old in 2014 and his age is showing. Look at how bad his numbers were last season and his speed is awful. I guess he could maybe be a powerplay specialist but I don't any other role for him. I'll bet more KHL players will be on the roster, especially for D, than you predicted.

I agree Canada's roster is great but I think they may build differently than what you predicted. I think the way the USA designed their team last olympics is going to have a big impact on how other teams design their roster. I bet they will want to have a 4th line with either an enforcer or a big-body grinder. I wouldn't be surprised to see a line of Lucic - Staal - Richards. I also don't trust Canada's goalies. I think price is overrated, Fleury is solid but goes on cold streaks and gives up easy goals, and I like Cam Ward but he is always overlooked. I don't know who will fill that hole but if it's Roberto Luongo, I might have to boycott the olympics.

Unless I am mistaken, the 2002 Olympic ice hockey tournament in St. Lake City was held on an international sized rink. The Vancouver Olympics were the first held on NHL sized ice. Which kinda pokes a hole in the narrative that Canada only won in 2010 because it was on small ice. Big ice is a disadvantage, sure, but that was far from the main problem in 2006. The problem, in my opinion, was too many older, slower players made the team based on 2002 glory. Management couldn't turn the page. Case in point... Crosby not being selected despite being the consensus best player in the world, or close to it, at the time. It would have meant cutting one of the 2002 heroes who may have lost a step, but Gretzky took anyway for their leadership abilities

I'd say the 3 teams to fear the most, in order, are Russia, Sweden, USA. Sweden are perennial contenders. I actually expect team USA to take a step back on the big ice. And it's in Russia. It will be their prestige event. They will do everything they can to be ready for that tournament.

Dude, it's still 3 years away. Far too soon to predict rosters. Guys get hurt, others will rise up. Some guys might even retire. Let's at least wait until the 2014 season to start predicting rosters, much less the outcomes of those rosters. We don't even know for sure that NHL players will be allowed to play.

you can pretty much guarantee that Hall, Ryan Nugent Hopkins and Eberle will all be on the Canadian team :D

You forget Roberto luu