Olympics: 2014 — Canada Roster Discussion (Part XVII) (Released, Post 1)

[sepHF]

Pity for Stamkos, first omitted in 2010 becouse he had'nt won the Richard that season yet, and now this. Guy was a teenage phenom but will now possibly make his best-on-best debut at age 27. Maybe he hopes for a World Cup to arrive sooner than la... Korea.

Agreed, it's very unfortunate.

There's also a good chance the NHL doesn't even go to Korea so he may never play in the Olympics in his career, what a crime.

 

[orangecrush8]

Whether it's St Louis or Giroux, I wont be mad, they both deserved to be there from the beginning.

For the love of god, dont pick Neal.

And the positive side is that I will finally get my jersey customized after this decision

 

[Uncle Rotter]

As stammers replacement I would go with Cotoure or Giroux.

An injured guy?

 

[Sky04]

Whether it's St Louis or Giroux, I wont be mad, they both deserved to be there from the beginning.

For the love of god, dont pick Neal.

And the positive side is that I will finally get my jersey customized after this decision

My stance as well.

 

[billybudd]

I were them, I'd flip a coin between St Louis and Giroux. Neal's got some experience with Crosby and a lot with Kunitz...

Probably can't go wrong here, but gun to my head, I probably take Marty, closely followed by Giroux.

 

[the4thlinegrinder]

Lol at nhl.com putting up a poll for replacements that includes Lucic but not Hall.

 

[Phaneufed]

Who will replace Stamkos? Neal. Who should? MSL.

 

[BUCKLE UP]

Please MSL

 

[Trap Jesus]

It shouldn't be him, but I'm fully expecting Neal to be named to the team, and then they'll go with a Pittsburgh line as their top line.

 

[Sonofamitch]

Agreed, it's very unfortunate.

There's also a good chance the NHL doesn't even go to Korea so he may never play in the Olympics in his career, what a crime.

Terrible situation, especially for a guy who wants to represent his country as bad as Stamkos does.

 

[PredragD]

I'd like to see Giroux or MSL, and Giroux didn't make the reserve list. MSL therefore makes the most sense, but wouldn't be surprised if Neal got the call. I just hope it isn't Hall or Staal.

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

As stammers replacement I would go with Couture

Hurt.

 

[Reds4Life]

MSL absolutely is the best choice for team Canada. I hope he makes it.

 

[Lord Moriarty007]

MSL should get the call.

 

[Brainiac]

They actually have a chance to make up for one big mistake. Should go with MSL, but at this point, yeah, sort of expect it will be Neal.

 

[drewstar]

In a way, this is the hockey gods' way of giving Stevie Y the middle finger when he omitted a healthy (but already very productive) Steven Stamkos in 2010. It didn't bite us on the smaller ice although it could have. Now that Stamkos is a lock he gets what may be one of the few major injuries in his career and he barely misses being cleared by doctors as it seems he's only a few weeks away from having the bone fully healed. A shame really.

Not quite Paul Kariya in Nagano 1998 but not that far off either...

 

[orangecrush8]

Has their been any speculation as to when they will name the replacement? I've been refreshing every couple minutes thinking it could be soon

 

[Frank the Tank]

In a way, this is the hockey gods' way of giving Stevie Y the middle finger when he omitted a healthy (but already very productive) Steven Stamkos in 2010. It didn't bite us on the smaller ice although it could have. Now that Stamkos is a lock he gets what may be one of the few major injuries in his career and he barely misses being cleared by doctors as it seems he's only a few weeks away from having the bone fully healed. A shame really.

One has to love being Canadian at times... we find ways to criticize our team management even when we win the gold medal.

 

[sepHF]

One has to love being Canadian at times... we find ways to criticize our team management even when we win the gold medal.

Keeping Stamkos off that team was a crime but yeah, we won gold.

 

[Kibe]

MSL would be the best choise.

 

[86Habs]

Has their been any speculation as to when they will name the replacement? I've been refreshing every couple minutes thinking it could be soon

They can (and should) take their time. If I'm not mistaken, the final roster doesn't have to be submitted until 2 hours before the first game of the men's hockey tournament. So as long as the chosen player is lined up to depart along with the rest of the team, everything will work out.

 

[Fire Sweeney]

If Giroux and and St Louis have any dignity, they should tell Yzerman to frig off, but that's just me.

 

[orangecrush8]

They can (and should) take their time. If I'm not mistaken, the final roster doesn't have to be submitted until 2 hours before the first game of the men's hockey tournament.

Well practically they will not wait until 2 hours before the game. Not sure when the official departure is for the team, but there has to be enough notice before then

 

[OttawaRoughRiderFan*]

Who will replace Stamkos? Neal. Who should? MSL.

I'm thinking this.

 

[The Bored Man]

Please not Neal or Staal.