USA is built like a real team while Canada is more built like an All-Star team
The US don't have anywhere near the talent to draw from like we do .
This being said , we have plenty of hard working gritty players throughout the line up . The difference is they're also very skilled.
Canada is also caught in the position of having to select high profile players to avoid criticism if the team doesn't win gold.
I don't see where Tavares fits into this team unless they want him to use him on the pp and spot him here and there 5 on 5. PK is also in the same position if they don't trust him 5 on 5 .
I was disappointed Stamkos wasn't ready and was hoping they'd take Girioux . I can't knock taking MSL but i just think Girioux has been playing very well since his slow start .