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Originally Posted by codynw
They're probably still the favourites, but they'll be missing a lot of good players because of the stupid U23 team so who knows.
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Realistically, how many players who will be on the Young Stars team would have made Team Canada anyway?
MacKinnon? Maybe.
McDavid? Not unless he has a Crosby-esque rookie year.
Bennett, Monahan, RNH? Possibly, but not likely. Most of the Olympic roster will return (and Stamkos will also be available), so who would any of the young guys replace?
On Defence, Ekblad and Hamilton will probably quarterback the Young Stars D. On Team Canada, they might make it as the 7th or 8th men.
Add in guys like Gaudreau and Jones from the Americans, and the Young Stars should be a pretty good team to watch.
Their biggest weakness will be goaltending. I assume Gibson has the starter role locked up by default. Subban could be the backup. With a strong season in Stockton, Gillies could even get consideration as the Young Stars third stringer.