tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678207571614219899.post7349422529415108375..comments2023-04-19T15:57:28.167-04:00Comments on The Canadian Sports Junkie: The Best NHL Team Money Can BuyCSJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15723670057148790506noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678207571614219899.post-41402566448335810832010-01-01T13:19:23.893-05:002010-01-01T13:19:23.893-05:00In case you missed the Dec.31st TOTD...
I am very...In case you missed the Dec.31st TOTD...<br /><br />I am very pleased with the selections Steve Yzerman and his management team made for the Olympic roster. I was apprehensive leading up to the announcement, hoping we wouldn't repeat the same roster mistakes that led to the disaster in Turino. And we didn't. No Ryan Smyth, Shane Doan, Robyn Regehr and others of that ilk just because they've been there before. Yzerman and company simply went with the players who are at the top of their game right now, and have been there for the last 2-3 years. We've got a big, fast, skilled and tough team that, on paper, appears more than capable of winning Gold. The only choices I can even mildly question would be Patrice Bergeron and Brent Seabrook, but neither is even close to the level of Todd Bertuzzi over Sidney Crosby in '06.CSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723670057148790506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678207571614219899.post-4540101290940498842009-12-31T10:16:04.155-05:002009-12-31T10:16:04.155-05:00I tackled the roster in the thought of the day...o...I tackled the roster in the thought of the day...overall I am ecstatic with the selections. We went with young legs which in my mind is an excellent move. I'm particularly thrilled with the inclusion of Drew Doughty. As for Niedermayer as Captain, I think this was Stevie Y's way of calming the seas with the veteran crew and all the Canadian fans who were looking for more experience on the roster.CSJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723670057148790506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678207571614219899.post-81960477544479671892009-12-30T16:44:54.347-05:002009-12-30T16:44:54.347-05:00Pretty good ... although I'm not a fan of Hems...Pretty good ... although I'm not a fan of Hemsky. I think it is safe to say he has been a bust.<br /><br />I'm curious about your opinion on the Team Canada selections as well. I have some opinions but I'll reserve them until I read yours. But Niedermayer as captain? You can't be serious Stevie. I don't think I would have even picked him based on his play the last year or so.<br /><br />BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2678207571614219899.post-90026295859519248372009-12-30T13:49:36.026-05:002009-12-30T13:49:36.026-05:00I won't say I can put together a better squad ...I won't say I can put together a better squad based on the criteria. <br /><br />What I will ask is when are you gonna tackle the three elephants in sports (for Canadians)? First, your take on Canada's Olympic squad selection? Second, your thoughts/reviews of our World Junior squad? Third, as a rabid golf fan, are you gonna offer up your opinion on Tigergate now that the dust has settled a bit?<br /><br />CSJ, your fans wanna hear, so we'll hand the mic back to you.<br /><br />SanchezAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com