Sometimes I do wonder why management/coaches can get so in their own heads. The problem Canada has had lately is a combination of goaltending (still a problem this year) and not bringing the most talented players possible. While there are definitely exceptions… it’s superstar talent that can win short tournaments like this. Parekh not getting an invite at all is a very strange choice. Like others said - if he doesn’t have a good camp then he doesn’t make the team.
If it’s true what was said above about Cameron not prioritizing the powerplay, then that might be why he left Parekh off the invite list. Which is a terrible reason especially for a tournament like this. Also, Parekh produces fantastic numbers at even strength so it’s not like he is just a powerplay specialist.
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