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Puck Daddy’s Thoughts on Team Canada’s Omissions
by Patrick Hoffman on 07/02/09 at 10:26 AM ET
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From Greg Wyshynski at Puck Daddy:
As this point, your heart just goes out to Steven Stamkos(notes). The No. 1 overall pick in 2008 for the Tampa Bay Lightning, the kid battled through absurd expectations placed on him through offseason marketing—and his own struggles—in a season that saw him earn just three third-place sympathy votes for the Calder.
But he played better as the year wore on, and played very well for Team Canada in the 2009 world championships. Olympic hockey analyst Pierre McGuire thought his international experience might be enough to earn Stamkos a roster spot for Team Canada in the 2010 Winter Games.
Click here for more. I for one am shocked that New York Rangers’ defenseman Wade Redden was not asked (just kidding obviously)!
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I’m kind of surprised that Jordan Staal was invited. Good for him though. Either it means he made an impression on guys like Babcock and Yzerman during the playoffs, or that Canadians like playing the Staal Brother Drinking Game: Olympics Edition.
Posted by Kstewy16 on 07/02/09 at 12:41 PM ET
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Crosby got snubbed four years ago in a similar situation. Team Canada is more comfortable selecting players with a track record. I’m sure Stamkos will be there next time around assuming he continues to progress at his current rate.
Posted by Moebius on 07/02/09 at 10:53 AM ET