[GreenLantern2814]

That team looks like an absolute nightmare to play against.

How many games are they gonna play? Max 6, 7?

You don’t have time to throw a bunch of all stars together and hope they develop timing.

Marchand, Crosby and MacKinnon have insane chemistry.

McDavid with the highest-IQ sniper in the league, and a guy to go get pucks for them.

Hagel-Point-Marner sees Brayden Point and Mitch Marner on the third line. And Brandon Hagel is a top-30 player in my fantasy league, with cup experience.

Bennett-Cirelli-Stone on small ice with nowhere to hide, in a short tournament, might not be on the ice for a goal against.

As for the blue line.

The best Defenseman in the world plays with his everyday partner. Obviously.

The two-time cup winning D and member of the 14 and 16 teams plays with his cup winning partner.

Morrissey was the answer Nathan MacKinnon gave when asked who he would’ve drafted first overall if not himself. He plays with another Stanley Cup winning D with the ability to punish players physically and keep the net clear.

Jordan Binnington is a championship goalie.

Aiden Hill is a championship goalie.

Montembault plays for the Habs.

In a short sprint like this, you want guys you can rely on, who you trust, who you have seen in high leverage situations, who will do their jobs.

In this sense, the only true head scratcher is Montembeault. They should’ve brought Fleury as the 3rd goalie for all he’ll play - I can’t remember the last time Canada actually played three goalies at a best on best international tournament. It would have to be a Canada Cup.

Of the skaters, only Morrissey and Sanheim don’t have rings.

You don’t need everyone trying to win the game themselves - this team is going to almost always have the puck. Just play smart hockey, and it’ll work itself out.

Now that I’ve said all this, my godlike ability to reverse uno reality will doubtless see us finish fourth, but that’s my assessment.