As we look forward to Saturday I really wish guys like Bedard and Celebrini were on this team over pieces like Bennett, Cirelli, and even Marchand.
And mostly because I think it would be good experience for them to be in this atmosphere before the Olympics next year (which is really the important tournament).
It's a little bit like the 2006 team not taking Crosby and Staal since they were in their rookie / 2nd season even though they were performing like All stars already.
Winning here would be fun, but to me this tournament is really just a warm up for the Olympics next year.
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