The World Championship took off today. We are watching, at the Canadian, Josh Anderson (Canada), Joel Armia (Finland), Frederik Dichow (Denmark), Jordan Harris and Sean Farrell (United States). These are the five representatives of the Flannel.
And this morning, Quebec time, the United States faced Latvia.
What we notice, first of all, is that Sean Farrell was playing on the fourth line. As a prospect, maybe it’s normal that he doesn’t get the most ice time – and he didn’t get a single point in a 4-1 victory.
But Harris did not play. He was left out for the game.
Just ONE hour from puck drop on @NHLNetwork!
Here’s how #TeamUSA will line up. #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/DdyoRFAoJ8
USA Hockey (@usahockey) May 13, 2022
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Why was it left out? Is the American defense that impenetrable? Is it the young person’s lack of experience that means he has to wait for a position to become available?
I do not know. But until then, he can still learn from the veterans.
That said, as reported on Marker, journalist Jared Book seems to think there’s more to it.
He suspects something might be keeping him out of the lineup, as he’s not on the official American roster. Is something wrong?
Jordan Harris was not officially registered on the Team USA roster. They are going with 6D for today’s game.
Not sure if there may be something keeping him from being registered but they seem to want to keep his roster spot open for now.
— Jared Book (@jaredbook) May 13, 2022
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I hope he will be able to get back into the lineup soon. That said, to mention that his place is open may mean that he will be the extra man if ever big American defensemen were to be eliminated in the NHL and had to land in the tournament.
He would possibly be the one who will take the hit in such a case.
But OK. Whether he plays or not, Harris is stepping into USA Hockey, which is good for the rest of his career. In the next few years, it could take off and come back in force.
Recall that Canada is playing against Germany at the time of writing this article.
A lot of
– Joel Armia, adorned with the number of Guy Lafleur, has a pass, him.
Already an assist for Army at the World Championship!
Army’s already on the scoresheet with an assist at the #IIHFWorlds!
📸 Finnish Ice Hockey Association pic.twitter.com/DkhaAA36rx
— Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) May 13, 2022
– Yes, CF Montreal has a great club. [91.9 Sports]
– It would be a concussion for Sidney Crosby.
As I reported on The Point, multiple sources have confirmed Sidney Crosby has a concussion.
Obviously a positive sign he skated this morning, but given the nature of head injuries, it’s unfair to speculate when he may return.
— Emily Kaplan (@emilymkaplan) May 13, 2022
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– Of note in Florida.
#FlaPanthers coach Andrew Brunette says that Carter Verhaeghe is a game-time decision, says it is from an injury he suffered yesterday.
— Colby Guy (@ColbyDGuy) May 13, 2022
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– He will be in Trois-Rivières at the end of June.
Recall that he was drafted in the first round in 2021 by the Mets, but that Steve Cohen had refused to sign him. https://t.co/UnqU4bjSOc
— Passion MLB (@passion_mlb) May 13, 2022
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