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Canadian Olympic orientation camp roster announced

Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
Re. Kunitz. He's Crosby's guy. I'm cool with it.

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.
 
Potvin29 said:
Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
Re. Kunitz. He's Crosby's guy. I'm cool with it.

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.

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.
 
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.
 
Potvin29 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.

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.
 
Also worth noting that with the collection of centers this team has, Kunitz over Giroux is probably the right choice.
 
Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
Also worth noting that with the collection of centers this team has, Kunitz over Giroux is probably the right choice.

Giroux is a converted winger so I don't think it would be a big deal to put him on the wing.
 
Potvin29 said:
Dr. Bobby Leafer said:
Also worth noting that with the collection of centers this team has, Kunitz over Giroux is probably the right choice.

Giroux is a converted winger so I don't think it would be a big deal to put him on the wing.

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.
 
 
Potvin29 said:
Congrats Mike Smith on your 1 good season 3 seasons ago which somehow means you deserve a spot on the roster.

He earns the right to maybe be the backup goalie for a game or two in the preliminary round.
 

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