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Originally Posted by ricardodw
Honest question: If Poirier had a great season and is near NHL ready and in some folk's opinion the Flames #3 prospect... why was he left off of Team Canada WJC?
He and Domi are the highest picks not on the team.
Was he hurt? Was he invited to the camp and last cut?
Sounds like with size and speed he could have fit in as a PK / 4th line guy
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I wouldn't look at WJC roster as any kind of real metric. You're trying to build a team with certain objectives, that might have Poirier thought of in a certain role that was already filled by another player according to Hockey Canada.