gb701 said:
NEWSFLASH!!!!!
The World U20 programme does NOT exist just to showcase Sidney Crosby!!
He knows it and accepts it - why the ***** can't you?
Hold up there, tiger... no need to roar so loudly, you'll scare the natives. No need to blow your top; there was recognition that all 4 lines are performing well and that nobody will complain when Canada is kicking butt.
The issue raised is that a kid is performing with almost nil icetime, and that such performances should be recognized and rewarded. Durocher isn't relying upon Crosby, and at age 16 i don't blame him. However, if you have an offensive weapon that can produce with such proficiency, it might behoove M. Durocher to mix things up a little allowing the smaller guys on the team (aside from dawes) to play with someone who can create space for them.
I personally don't care, except to say that when you are up big, why not play around and rest some of the guys that have gotten you so far. I think many of the guys on that team would love to play with Crosby, just to see how good he is in a game situation... i know i'd be curious if i had the opportunity. It'd be fun.
The 4th line hasn't played much, so hopefully we'll see them very fresh against the US (presuming they win with a few minutes left) and if the score permits, allow crosby a shot at matching gretz's point total. Other than that...
GO CANADA, GO!!