I have no problem with a regular on an NHL-team, staying with his club during the JWC - but someone like Karlsson who's been flung between the AHL and the big team, along with a few healthy scratches, would certainly develop better if he got to play for his country in the JWC.
He's a very minimal part of Ottawas team, and there are several players that could easily fill his spot for a couple of weeks (given that he's a healthy scratch both games since the JWC started).
Btw, someone said he didn't want to go - where did he say this? And do you think he'd rather spend his time in the press box, than play for Sweden?
He's a very minimal part of Ottawas team, and there are several players that could easily fill his spot for a couple of weeks (given that he's a healthy scratch both games since the JWC started).
Btw, someone said he didn't want to go - where did he say this? And do you think he'd rather spend his time in the press box, than play for Sweden?