czechcanadian
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I wouldn't worry that much about the ice. More about taking best players available. Swedes or Finns for example also have almost every player playing in Europe and it's no that big of a problem.
By the way, I read like a month ago an interview with Prerost saying that he'll likely take just about 4 players from Canada/US. Pastrnak, Kostalek, Zacha.. then? Karabacek, Zboril, Chlapik, Masin??? That's seven, let's hope things have changed or that he just said a number with no big thinking about it.
I agree with you to a degree. It's not extremely important but it does still play it's part. It's a combination of skill and familiarity I believe. But I think I said it because most of the talent is in North America. Therefore, it would be very stupid if he only took 4 of them. Those 7 guys HAVE to be on the team. Otherwise we could be in trouble. Especially if the other big teams have all their best.