Team Canada's highly debated roster is now set, and as expected, many exceptional players find themselves on the outside of this dream team formed by Steve Yzerman and company. But what if the International Olympic Committee decided to reward the host country with the opportunity to field a second "B" team for the 2010 Olympics?
Canada is the only country that could easily fill a second team powerful enough to compete with the other superpowers, and even give the "A" team a run for their money.
Now I give you my Canadian "B" Team, one of the greatest groups of leftovers ever assembled:
Goalies
Marty Turco (DAL), Chris Mason (STL), Dwayne Roloson (NYI)
The veteran Marty Turco gets the start, Cam Ward's sub par season keeps him from cracking even the "B" squad.
Defenseman
Mike Green (WAS) - Bryan McCabe (FLA)
Dion Phaneuf (CAL) - Jay Bouwmeester (CAL)
Brian Campbell (CHI) - Ed Jovanovski (PHX)
Adam Foote (COL, Alt. Capt.)
Mike Green gets his redemption as the first defenseman named to the "B" team. Adam Foote is put on as the seventh de ...
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The Canadian “B” Team
December 31st, 2009 by John Bradley Leave a reply »
Team Canada's highly debated roster is now set, and as expected, many exceptional players find themselves on the outside of this dream team formed by Steve Yzerman and company. But what if the International Olympic Committee decided to reward the host country with the opportunity to field a second "B" team for the 2010 Olympics?
Canada is the only country that could easily fill a second team powerful enough to compete with the other superpowers, and even give the "A" team a run for their money.
Now I give you my Canadian "B" Team, one of the greatest groups of leftovers ever assembled:
Goalies
Marty Turco (DAL), Chris Mason (STL), Dwayne Roloson (NYI)
The veteran Marty Turco gets the start, Cam Ward's sub par season keeps him from cracking even the "B" squad.
Defenseman
Mike Green (WAS) - Bryan McCabe (FLA)
Dion Phaneuf (CAL) - Jay Bouwmeester (CAL)
Brian Campbell (CHI) - Ed Jovanovski (PHX)
Adam Foote (COL, Alt. Capt.)
Mike Green gets his redemption as the first defenseman named to the "B" team. Adam Foote is put on as the seventh de ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NHL
Article written by John Bradley
Canada is the only country that could easily fill a second team powerful enough to compete with the other superpowers, and even give the "A" team a run for their money.
Now I give you my Canadian "B" Team, one of the greatest groups of leftovers ever assembled:
Goalies
Marty Turco (DAL), Chris Mason (STL), Dwayne Roloson (NYI)
The veteran Marty Turco gets the start, Cam Ward's sub par season keeps him from cracking even the "B" squad.
Defenseman
Mike Green (WAS) - Bryan McCabe (FLA)
Dion Phaneuf (CAL) - Jay Bouwmeester (CAL)
Brian Campbell (CHI) - Ed Jovanovski (PHX)
Adam Foote (COL, Alt. Capt.)
Mike Green gets his redemption as the first defenseman named to the "B" team. Adam Foote is put on as the seventh de ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - NHL
Article written by John Bradley
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