Disappointing that Poirier was left off. A guy that has so much versatility in his game (all 3 forward positions, grit, scoring touch, PK ability) should be a welcome addition to Team Canada.
Still, every year there are tough omissions and surprise additions. Every single year. Wotherspoon last year was a very surprise addition - his awesome +/- numbers notwithstanding. Nothing to get too riled over. I feel bad for Poirier - as I feel bad for all the kids that really deserved to be there - but careers are not made and lost in this tournament either.
Still hoping Canada gets gold here. I am guessing it is a coin-flip at this point if Monahan gets released for the tournament for his 'conditioning stint'. I think he won't personally, but don't think a wrong decision can be made here - as long as Monahan is indeed healthy.
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