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bubbsy · 02-23-2026, 07:42 PM

I was super disappointed with MacKinnon all tournament. I realize he had health issues but he wasn’t the force I thought he’d be. I felt Canada only had 2 real play/offensive driving forwards, MacKinnon and mcdavid, for much of the knockout stage. I think they need to bring a bit more offensive pop going forward (bedard) over so many guys like Wilson, Bennett/ciccirelli, Marchand, etc.

I realize that they want elite 2-way players, but Canada can usually ice such an elite d group, biasing the forwards with elite game breakers is worthwhile.

02-23-2026, 07:42 PM	#63
bubbsy Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Exp:	I was super disappointed with MacKinnon all tournament. I realize he had health issues but he wasn’t the force I thought he’d be. I felt Canada only had 2 real play/offensive driving forwards, MacKinnon and mcdavid, for much of the knockout stage. I think they need to bring a bit more offensive pop going forward (bedard) over so many guys like Wilson, Bennett/ciccirelli, Marchand, etc. I realize that they want elite 2-way players, but Canada can usually ice such an elite d group, biasing the forwards with elite game breakers is worthwhile.