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*4 Nations Face-Off Rosters: Projecting Each Team’s Lineup and Toughest Calls*
The 2024 4 Nations Face-Off is just around the corner, and roster speculation is heating up. We’re breaking down the projected lineups for each team and highlighting the toughest calls.
*Team Canada*
– Forwards:
– Connor McDavid (C)
– Sidney Crosby
– Nathan MacKinnon
– Mitch Marner
– Brayden Point
– Defensemen:
– Cale Makar
– Victor Mete
– Thomas Chabota
– Quinn Hughes
– Goaltenders:
– Connor Hellebuyck
– Carter Hart
Toughest Call: Snubbing Tyler Bertuzzi in favor of rookie Kirby Dach.
*Team USA*
– Forwards:
– Auston Matthews (C)
– Jack Eichel
– Johnny Gaudreau
– Brady Tkachuk
– Trevor Zegras
– Defensemen:
– Seth Jones
– Zach Werenski
– Charlie McAvoy
– Adam Fox
– Goaltenders:
– Connor Hellebuyck
– Thatcher Demko
Toughest Call: Leaving out veteran defenseman Ryan McDonagh.
*Team Sweden*
– Forwards:
– Elias Pettersson (C)
– Gabriel Landeskog
– William Nylander
– Mika Zibanejad
– Lucas Raymond
– Defensemen:
– Victor Hedman
– Erik Karlsson
– John Klingberg
– Rasmus Dahlin
– Goaltenders:
– Henrik Lundqvist
– Linus Ullmark
Toughest Call: Omitting veteran forward Loui Eriksson.
*Team Finland*
– Forwards:
– Sebastian Aho (C)
– Patrik Laine
– Mikko Rantanen
– Teuvo Teravainen
– Aleksander Barkov
– Defensemen:
– Miro Heiskanen
– Olli Maatta
– Sami Vatanen
– Henri Jokiharju
– Goaltenders:
– Pekka Rinne
– Juuse Saros
Toughest Call: Snubbing forward Jesse Puljujarvi.
*Tournament Preview*
The 4 Nations Face-Off promises to deliver electrifying hockey, with each team boasting incredible talent. Which roster decisions will pay off? Stay tuned.
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