I'll be insulted if Marc Savard doesn't make Team Canada, barf if Thornton is chosen
IMO he should be 4th on the canadas depth chart (Crosby, Getzlaf, Staal, Savard). Play Getzlaf in a checking role if we need a checking centreman. (Don't worry M. Richards still makes it in this role, I'd play him on wing).
Savard is a top 10 overall point getter from the past 5 seasons. One of the most underrated, consistent centermen. I'd even take him over LeCavalier and Spezza.
Its been said before by Team Canada Staff that if Thornton makes it,it would solely be for a checking role. Well Getzlaf does that just as well if not better plus he wears his heart on his sleeve not under his pillow.
But I just have a feeling he doesn't make it. Thornton has no business being on team canada. I want him nowhere near the club even on the 4th line.
Thornton is the best (argueably, at least) playmaker Canada has. Savard is a player that started really bursting onto the scene, and was long underrated, but I still think Thronton is better.
Also, Savard missed a lot of time due to injury. He is going to have to light the hockey world ablaze over the next couple of weeks (2ppg) to even get an eye.
Thornton is the best (argueably, at least) playmaker Canada has. Savard is a player that started really bursting onto the scene, and was long underrated, but I still think Thronton is better.
Also, Savard missed a lot of time due to injury. He is going to have to light the hockey world ablaze over the next couple of weeks (2ppg) to even get an eye.
In the regular season/games that don't matter, I agree.
Whoa, someone's a little defensive. It's almost like you know that Thornton would make it over Savard no matter what you think, yet just felt like arguing for the sake of arguing
Savard wasn't even invited to the orientation camp. Also, he's barely played the first part of the season, it would be harder for Yzerman to evaluate him if he hasn't been playing all that much. So I think he's out of consideration unless he's been exceptionally spectacular from now until they choose the roster.
Thornton will make it, unfortunately. He's been dynamite so far this season. His play under pressure issues probably wont be an issue when it comes to him making the roster, and that's really too bad because if he chokes at the Olympics, I'm gonna bust a nut.
Thornton will make it, unfortunately. He's been dynamite so far this season. His play under pressure issues probably wont be an issue when it comes to him making the roster, and that's really too bad because if he chokes at the Olympics, I'm gonna bust a nut.
That's a strange way to react...
PS - Is your username taken from the Waffler political movement?
If they don't go with Thorton/Heatley they would've made a terrible decision. Marc Savard won't have a spot in my opinion.
My early prediction for the line-up:
