Crosbyfan
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Evilo said:No as I said, IMO he lost more than he gained going to that tourney.
I said it before the tournament and it's only so true now that you see posts like Stephen's or others and articles in the media blaming the loss on one single player.
I think a 19 year old should be protected from a loss of confidence yes.
That's why I was saying keep him in Pittsburgh until he shows he's not good enough.
It's obvious to me the reason Fleury failed was pressure. He faced less talented players than at the NHL level. He faced less quality shots. Yet he failed miserably. The pressure of being team Canada's goalie was probably too much, especially after last year's loss.
I'm in full support of him of course, but I think a 19 year old with a shaky confidence is not really the best way for this kid to develop.
I understand your point of wanting him to face pressure situation, but that might be a bit too much apparently.
Both teams played well, ; Fairly even first, Canada better in the second, and US better in the third. US certainly deseved the win but I would (much more happily) have said the same (and more) if Canada had won. But I don't blame Fleury for a bad bounce. It was a 3-3 game and O'Sullivan had a partial breakaway; He earned his luck as far as I'm concerned. The puck seemed to have eyes for the last two goals. Otherwise we might be talking about what a clutch goalie Fleury is. Thats not just hockey; That's sports!