Flyguy_1ca said:
Mistakes:
Draper
Bertuzzi
Smyth
Regehr
McCabe
Hell if Ryan Smyth were in a wheel chair I would still give Captain Canada a spot on the roster. He has been arguably Canadas most loyal player over his career and his talent not his pedigree makes him a worthy selection.
Draper - While I like his defensive smarts, there are enough players on this team who have good enogh defensive awarness and smarts to play his role.
My replacement - Eric Staal
Bertuzzi - While he has been good at times, I would have rather had a power forward who is more consistent and takes less dumb *** penalties.
My replacement - Brendan Shanahan
St.Louis - Is not living up to his 2003/2004 form and on a personal note I just think he is overrated.
My replacemant - Steve Sullivan or Paul Karyia (Yes I would have put these guys on the team before Crosby or Spezza).
McCabe - I know he has had a good offensive season and has a hell of a shot, but man I would take someone who can actually play defense and not turn the puck over.
My Replacement - Scott Hannan/Dion Phaneuf.
Finally, although not areplacement but Turco should have seen some action. I personbally would have had him #2 over Loungo.