exo2769
Rejoint: juill. 2015
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My personal opinion is that Tavares should not be on the starting roster. I know he plays for the Leafs...so Canada would probably revolt if he wasn't, but all things considered...he hasn't been impressive on the Leafs IMO. (When talking about Olympic quality players!) He'd be my 13th forward. I'd put Bergeron and Marchand on the 3rd line together. Great chemistry and both very responsible 2-way players and have a speedy Point as their RW. I know that you've already brought up Stamkos' injury history. I agree with the caveat...I'd have him as the #1RW. Then if he's injured put Tavares as wing. I'm probably in the minority here, but I DO think Laf makes the team. Typically programs like to start early with the "hand the torch"...get 1 young guy some experience. It's not like he's going to be on the #1 PP dominating minutes or anything. 4th line LW (his natural position) makes sense to me. Again, this could be where Tavares goes. I'd also 100% put Toews on the team. Swiss army knife. Ultimate utility guy. Not starting, but there in case.
I'd I'd also keep more natural D positions. Chabot and Makar on the 2nd line and then Reilly Ekblad 3rd pair. I'd drop Douggie to being the 7th Dman.
I like that you removed Price from the team. I know he has history with team Canada, but he'll be 35 and it's not like he's been a tremendous player lately...two years later??? It's just time to move on. I like Hart there. He'll get better and play very meaningful playoff minutes in the upcoming seasons.