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Originally Posted by Hockey Fan #751
Although if they go with Team North America again, McDavid and Matthews won't be on Canada/USA.
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I think Team NA was created largely because you couldn't justify those guys for their national teams based on track record at the time (Matthews had none and McDavid had a half year only) but the organizers wanted them in.
Now, who would be left out that's (a) under 23 and (b) couldn't make their national team who you would want to include? McDavid, Matthews, Eichel, Tkachuk, make their teams.
You'd be looking at Barzal, Boeser, Marner, Keller, McAvoy, Werenski, Hanifin, Larkin, etc. Just not quite as good.