Coming into this season, I have to believe he was pencilled in for a spot on the team, and I think he played his way out of that spot. I do still think it was a mistake not to invite him over Schultz, Rogers and Stephenson, but he really just hasn't played as well this season. He isn't as mean, he isn't as punishing, and he looks less dangerous and very unoriginal with the puck. His defensive game is still strong, but he just isn't the dominating presence he has been in the past. I still think he should have had a chance to show what he can do at camp, and I was very surprised to see him not named - he is imo significantly better than Schultz and Rogers - but as long as neither Schultz nor Rogers make the team, I won't be particularly disappointed. Russel and Funk I wouldn't mind, but Schultz and Rogers... blah.