Posted by: asnowynight on: December 19, 2009
He’s talking about Jonathan Toews, the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks.
As for the two Hawk forwards up for consideration, Yzerman raved about Toews and couldn’t come up with a weakness in the young captain’s game.
“He’s a great competitor. He’s physically strong and very responsible in all areas of the game,” Yzerman said. “I like everything about him. He’s a tremendous young player.”
Age or inexperience won’t keep Toews off the roster — only a deep group of centers to choose from will. But if Yzerman’s words and body language mean anything, No. 19 might be in.
“I’ve gotten to know him personally and as a player,” Yzerman said. “He’s a special young man and I like his overall game. He’s much stronger than I was at his age and he’s more mature.”
The Canadian team is expected to announce their roster on Dec. 30.
It’s an awfully long time to wait… =(
