It has nothing to do with Kidney, Foerster's skating issues are common knowledge. Try doing some research before throwing around homerism accusations. You are barking up the wrong tree with that one as many posters on here could certainly attest to.
‘Homerism’ or not, the simple truth is that neither Kidney nor Forrster would be on the team if all the top Canadian players were available. Nevertheless, in August of 2022, Foerster gives Canada a better chance of winning than Kidney. A sentiment that is apparently shared by the Team Canada coaches.
If it was a Timmins 1st round pick it would be wrong. I can guarantee it without watching either player play a lick.
Perhaps. But Foerster plays faster and heavier. Kidney may have a higher upside, but in the coming games against Finland, Sweden and the Americans, Forrster will be the more impactive player and unless there is an injury you won’t see Kidney playing again. While It’s a great boost of confidence for this young player to be chosen for Team Canada, the 2022 WJC is not Kidney’s time. Next year, however, is a whole different question.
Can we at the very least, wait until we see Slaf play in the NHL before we pass judgement. The only guy I would choose without blinking from your list is Powers.
