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Old 07-15-2014, 05:01 PM   #127
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Originally Posted by ricardodw View Post
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
From what I recall they said they were worried about his PIMs and thought his potential lack of discipline could have been an issue with international reffing.
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