2010 Olympics: Team Canada Watch | 
Welcome to a new feature on OpenIceHockey that will run now and weekly until the Canadian Olympic team is announced on November 29th.
Basically, it will begin with the picks that I see making the squad come the 29th, as well as a list of the players on the bubble. Then, once the week has ended, I will update which players have either lost/gained stock with their performances
My prospective team selections (As of October 18th):
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Rick Nash |
Sidney Crosby |
Jarome Iginla |
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Eric Staal |
Ryan Getzlaf |
Corey Perry |
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Dany Heatley |
Joe Thornton |
Jeff Carter |
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Brendan Morrow |
Mike Richards |
Jordan Staal |
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Jonathan Toews |
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Defencemen |
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Scott Niedermeyer (C) |
Shea Weber |
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Jay Bouwmeester |
Dan Boyle |
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Dion Phaneuf |
Mike Green |
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Duncan Keith |
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Goalies |
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Martin Brodeur |
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Roberto Luongo |
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Marc-Andre Fleury |
Taxi Squad: Shane Doan, Patrick Sharp, Drew Doughty
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Bubble Players
Standouts
Ryan Smyth: Smyth did the most for his stock this week out of everyone on the bubble. He potted five goals and five assists, while playing over 20 minutes per game. On a team where the grinder spots are up for grabs, Captain Canada will look to keep this hot streak going.
Martin St. Louis: Coming off a week with 11 points in seven games, St.Louis has started off this season on fire. He will need to keep up this pace if he wants to snag a right wing spot from someone on the projected roster
Steven Stamkos: A long shot to make the team, Stamkos put up eight points in seven games so far this season. Even though he most likely wont make the team due to his age, he will definitely get a solid look from Steve Yzerman if he continues to produce.
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Mid-Card
Patrick Marleau: Marleau had a solid start in his first eight games, scoring seven points. After being stripped of the captaincy, there was some uncertainty if Marleau would produce this season. He is, and will need to catch fire even more to be considered for a spot.
Marc Savard: Even though he was not invited to the orientation camp, not considering Savard for the team would be a travesty. Savard is known as a passer, but in his first seven games he has four goals and seven points. If the Bruins continue to struggle, but Savard puts up big numbers, he could be a wild card pick as a 13th forward.
Andy McDonald: An head scratching pick made by the Yzerman administration for the orientation camp. McDonald has also had a solid start to the season; six points in six games. He – like Marleau – will need to light it up if he wants to get consideration for the center-loaded position on the team.
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Rough-Go’s
Vincent Lecavalier: Coming back from season-ending surgery, Lecavalier has the most to prove out of this group to be bumped onto the squad. Even though he scored six points in seven games, the other major bubble player – Joe Thornton – is leading the league in scoring. He will need to ramp up his game if he wants to be in Vancouver.
Milan Lucic: Another eye-opening pick for the orientation camp. Lucic has had a not so great start to the season. He is not known for his scoring prowess, but the fight and determination that Lucic is known for bringing has been lacking through his first six games. His chances to make the team are now greatly jeopardized due to him breaking a finger over the weekend.
Jason Spezza: Spezza is not doing himself any favours with his start to the 2009-10 campaign. He has four points in seven games and has been demoted to the second line. Not only does teammate Mike Fisher have more points than Spezza, but is a +2 compared to Spezza’s -2.
Topics: 2010 Team Canada, Canadian Olympic Hockey Team, Hockey Canada, Olympic Hockey Predictions, Olympic Hockey Roster, Olympic Hockey Team, Team Canada, Team Canada Hockey, Vancouver 2010 Olympics
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