Canadian Olympic orientation camp roster announced
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maplesyrup
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Re. Kunitz. He's Crosby's guy. I'm cool with it.
GhostofPotvin29
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Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
As has been mentioned on Twitter, isn't that like taking Kevin Stevens because he's Lemieux's guy?
They're elite players for a reason, they don't need "a guy" - the guy needs them.
maplesyrup
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Potvin29 said:
I guess. Though Kunitz isn't a slouch either. At the end of the day, the best team isn't always a collection of the best individuals talent-wise. There's something to be said for chemistry.
bustaheims
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mirtle: I wanted to see who was on the Olympic team, but this Aubut guy talking is even better. #thingsnooneisthinking
Seriously. Just announce the team already.
Seriously. Just announce the team already.
Potvin29 said:
The idea that Crosby needs somebody who he is comfortable with is just insulting to Crosby. Pretty sure he did ok with strangers last time around.
maplesyrup
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Can we just get to the names, please? Jesus.
maplesyrup
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Also worth noting that with the collection of centers this team has, Kunitz over Giroux is probably the right choice.
bustaheims
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I guess "unnecessary speeches" is now an Olympic event?
GhostofPotvin29
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Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
Giroux is a converted winger so I don't think it would be a big deal to put him on the wing.
bustaheims
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Beowulf said:
tsnjamesduthie: We might have the rights back before this is done.
maplesyrup
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Potvin29 said:
Well, if Kunitz does indeed make it over Giroux, it's likely a bigger deal for Yzerman and company.
Call me selfish or whatever but as a fan of an NHL team I don't want any players of my favorite team picked for the Olympics.
1. they won't be as burnt out for a playoff run.
2. they may be in a screw you mode for not picking me and try to show them that they made a mistake and light it up for a run to the playoffs.
1. they won't be as burnt out for a playoff run.
2. they may be in a screw you mode for not picking me and try to show them that they made a mistake and light it up for a run to the playoffs.
bustaheims
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I just hope they can finish this announcement ceremony by the time the Olympics start.
GhostofPotvin29
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Congrats Mike Smith on your 1 good season 3 seasons ago which somehow means you deserve a spot on the roster.
GhostofPotvin29
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bustaheims
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Potvin29 said:
He earns the right to maybe be the backup goalie for a game or two in the preliminary round.