- Apr 27, 2005
- 33,477
- 29,396
it looks like only one of these players will get chosen for team canada if any. Now, which one of these three young superstars would you take?
Staal isn't really a goal first guy either. He's just been like that this year.Richard_Zednik said:well staal does a lot him self, but Spezza and Staal were both in the AHL last year and Spezza oblitorated everyone in points. It looks like hes more of a playmaker then sniper and he is but i would be too if i had alfredsson and heatley on my line. I say put spezza and heatly on Canada.
ferns8916 said:I personally would take Spezza. He is the one who seems like he has the most polish and would be the most ready to play at this tournament. Plus, he has proven that he plays well with Heatley.
However, if one of these guys makes the team, it will be Crosby. He is the new 'Golden Boy' of Canadian hockey, and thus they would be inclined to pick him in order to create a 'buzz'. Plus, with the influence of Mario Lemieux (who likes Crosby) and Jacques Martin (who dislikes Spezza), it would be hard to see politics not playing a factor.
SenSk9tSen said:If Crosby makes the team and the stats stay in roughly the same proportions then do now, then Gretz should be fired. I hate to say it but you can't hand Olympic team jobs to people that arn't the best. Spezza or Staal would both help Canada alot more then Crosby would. Crosby being on the team as a starter (I wouldn't argue with him sitting in the press box for "experiance" would just be total bias. Gretz should be fired if Crosby makes the starting lineup. Simple.
formsoldier said:Also, it would be quite probable that one of these 3 would play the 4th line right... like.. an energy/checking/grind line?
Then I think skating & strength is very important. I don't think it's far off to say that in the skating the department, Crosby gets the nod? Do you?
formsoldier said:Definitely not being a homer.. if anyone has seen my posts before they should know I'm anything but a homer.
However, I think Crosby should take it over Staal or Spezza
Why?
Because he's gonna end up there anyway, sooner OR later. Make it sooner so he can develop quicker.
Also, it would be quite probable that one of these 3 would play the 4th line right... like.. an energy/checking/grind line?
Then I think skating & strength is very important. I don't think it's far off to say that in the skating the department, Crosby gets the nod? Do you?
I will lose alot of respect for Wayne if any of these guys misses and Doan, Bertuzzi or Mario are included.hockeyman28 said:it looks like only one of these players will get chosen for team canada if any. Now, which one of these three young superstars would you take?
formsoldier said:Definitely not being a homer.. if anyone has seen my posts before they should know I'm anything but a homer.
However, I think Crosby should take it over Staal or Spezza
Why?
Because he's gonna end up there anyway, sooner OR later. Make it sooner so he can develop quicker.
Also, it would be quite probable that one of these 3 would play the 4th line right... like.. an energy/checking/grind line?
Then I think skating & strength is very important. I don't think it's far off to say that in the skating the department, Crosby gets the nod? Do you?
Jaded-Fan said:Mario may give up his spot for Crosby. He has talked about it in the Pittsburgh papers. In any event, choices like this one are pretty nice to have, aren't they?
morethanconquerers said:i really don't see how mario can be allowed to 'choose' who replaces him in the team. he can decide for himself whether or not he wants to play, but shouldn't appoint anyone to take his place should he decide not to.
i'd love to see spezza there... his chemistry with heatley is enough of an argument in itself. although i'm about 98% sure that crosby will be there instead.
Good points here.formsoldier said:Definitely not being a homer.. if anyone has seen my posts before they should know I'm anything but a homer.
However, I think Crosby should take it over Staal or Spezza
Why?
Because he's gonna end up there anyway, sooner OR later. Make it sooner so he can develop quicker.
Also, it would be quite probable that one of these 3 would play the 4th line right... like.. an energy/checking/grind line?
Then I think skating & strength is very important. I don't think it's far off to say that in the skating the department, Crosby gets the nod? Do you?