Rabid Ranger
2 is better than one
I'm still not convinced that the US has a better top 2. JJ was around a minus-6 at the tourney last year. Marc Staal was tabbed as top D.
Other than hype and draft order, what makes those two better? Head-to-head last year they were not as good as the Canadians.
Johnson was actually -4, but had six points and led the tourney in penalty minutes (not to mention was a media All-Star). Staal was +3 and had one point while winning the Directorate Award. I have no problems saying Staal and Ryan Parent were the top pairing at last year's tourney, but both Johnsons played well and produced, while taking on a HUGE workload (too much actually). As for what makes Johnson and Johnson better than guys like Staal, Parent, and Bourdon, I guess it comes down to personal opinion. I happen to think both Johnsons are better at every facet of the game than anyhing Canada has to offer, but that's me.
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