Siouxmama Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 ERIK JOHNSON told one of the canadian announcers he wants a clause in his contract saying he can leave the nhl to play in the WJT next year because he wants another shot at the gold. we all know he would be at umtc only 1 year but good luck with that clause. the blues will laugh at him when he asks that Were they to talking Erik or Jack Johnson? Also, were there any players already playing in the NHL that were in this tournament? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 I just heard on FSN that Erik Johnson was the USA top score with 4 goals and 6 assists. Thats huge for a defensemen. I will take a Bronze medal since the USA hasn't gotten one since 2004. Huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoggy Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Thanks for the game thread guys and gals. Glad these guys could finally get a medal. Am I correct in my thinking that we finally aren't stuck in Canada's bracket next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 Were they to talking Erik or Jack Johnson? Also, were there any players already playing in the NHL that were in this tournament? erik and i dont believe there are any nhl players in the tourney, nhl teams would be stupid to let their prize prospects play in this. crosby, staal and a few other studs for canada could have played along with kessel and malkin as well...wow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goon Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 erik and i dont believe there are any nhl players in the tourney, nhl teams would be stupid to let their prize prospects play in this. crosby, staal and a few other studs for canada could have played along with kessel and malkin as well...wow.... I think your right too. I know Backstrom from Sweden is a Pittsburg draft choice but he isn't playing in the USA or Canada that I know of. It might be tough for EJ to get that in his contract but who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZSIOUX Posted January 6, 2007 Author Share Posted January 6, 2007 I think your right too. I know Backstrom from Sweden is a Pittsburg draft choice but he isn't playing in the USA or Canada that I know of. It might be tough for EJ to get that in his contract but who knows. there is no way in hell he would or anyone would because of injury. now the olympics is a different story. the real deal. im guessing he said it a little tounge and cheek after the loss to canada. he has played his last wjt along with many others... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jk Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 NHL teams do sometimes release young players to the WJC. Not Crosby types, but lesser players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxnami Posted January 6, 2007 Share Posted January 6, 2007 Not Crosby types, but lesser players. You mean like everyone else in the world? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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