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My Team Canada Roster for the 4 Nations Cup…
Over the Boards decisions regarding it’s roster as all (Stars), Sam Bennett (Panthers), Canada’s weak spot as far as star
these countries have a plethora of Anthony Cirelli (Lightning), and power goes. The US have arguably
stars at their disposal. I feel a key John Tavares would be my 13th the strongest mix in Connor
By Brad Robertson to being successful in this event is forward. This forward group Hellebuyck, Jake Oettinger, and
to choose the players that are in combines talent, tenacity, and Jeremy Swayman, as the likely
the midst of having strong seasons, experience in big moments as trio. Sweden has Linus Ullmark,
and not just using past performance seven are all Stanley Cup award Jacob Markstrom, and Filip
as the indicator. When looking at winners and many have had Gustavsson at their disposal and
a roster for Team Canada these success on the world stage. This is the Finnish team has Just Saros,
would be my choices. a versatile mix with many centrer Joonas Korpisalo, Ville Husso,

Forwards ice men included that would easily and Kaapo Kahkonen to choose
convert to a wing for this event. from.
Five forwards were already pre-
chosen for the event, as well as On defence there are many Team Canada has several solid
one defenceman. Up front, Conor standout players available to goalies to choose from, but none
stand out like some of the above
McDavid (Oilers), Sidney Crosby Team Canada and Cale Makar
(Penguins), Nathan McKinnon (Avalanche), has already been mentioned from the other three
i everyone. The Team Canada (Avalanche), Brayden Point named. I would add these six to participating countries. My choice
Hroster as well as Team USA, (Lightning), and Brad Marchand the roster - Brandon Montour for goalies for Team Canada would
Team Sweden, and Team Finland (Bruins), are already included on (Kraken), Alex Pietrangelo and be Adin Hill (Golden Knights),
will be revealed on December 4th. the roster. Eight more need to be Shea Theodore (Golden Knights), Jordan Binnington (Blues), and
The 4 Nations Cup is taking the selected. If choosing for this team I Dougie Hamilton (Devils), Josh Cam Talbot (Wings). Hill and
place of the annual NHL All Star would select Mitch Marner (Maple Morrissey (Jets), and as the 7th D Binnington are Stanley Cup
game and the tournament will take Leafs), Sam Reinhart (Panthers), I’d take Evan Bouchard (Oilers). winners that are known for their
place February 12th to 20th. Mark Scheifele (Jets), Travis There is a fine blend of defensive competitiveness, and Cam Talbot

Every country faces difficult Konecny (Flyers), Matt Duchene and offensive ability from all is a veteran netminder with plenty
of the first six mentioned and of experience and is comfortable
Match Your Area Knowledge Evan Bouchard is an offensive in a back up role. He’d be a great
dynamo, with a wicked shot, who 3rd goalie for this team.
Play Thom’s Trivia quarterbacks a power play with I’m looking forward to this mid

ease; but his defensive ability season event and hope the NHL
1Q - Do you know why the Cornwall Royals were
isn’t as strong as the others so benefits from this type of in-season
named Royals? he may be called upon to help tournament that shuts down the

2Q - The Alerts, Westerns, Pets and Victorias all had out as a powerplay specialist if league for ten days. It’s great for
what in common? the powerplay falters during the the game and the exposure of the
tournament. event, as it happens midseason, is
3Q - Why was there never a number 16 issued to a Major great for sure.
Junior A Cornwall Royals player? Page 35 for Answers The goaltending situation in
this tournament is supposedly Coach Brad