Dave Cameron should have just said no. It is almost as if he really, really hates coaching but feels you aren't allowed to say no to Hockey Canada.
Silver lining: Hockey Canada will never ask Dave Cameron to coach this tourney again.
While I am in total agreement that this roster was not the best roster that should have been selected, this roster is MUCH better than what Dave Cameron made it perform like. At the very least, even if you feel this roster sucks, Latvia and Czechia don't get by Canada. This team was still more than good enough to medal, with a solid chance at the gold. Instead, it was all disjointed, undisciplined and crumbled before our eyes. Yes, there should have been better players, but this roster should have played much better. Exhibit A: DIckinson. His usage made him look like a guy who should give up on his dreams of playing in the NHL one day, rather than one of the best talents in the world at his age.
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