It’s been about a week and a half since Canada was eliminated at the World Junior Championship on home ice – considered one of the most embarrassing performances they’ve ever had.
Naturally, people looked to the roster construction and pointed out the various flaws, especially at forward. Canada didn’t bring the 22 most talented forwards and defenders – and it bit them.
So, how have some of the team’s biggest snubs performed in recent weeks? Some were cut from selection camp, while others weren’t invited in the first place. It’s interesting that a few of the players mentioned below have managed to have explosive efforts against the Ottawa 67’s – the team Canadian coach Dave Cameron coaches in the…