Stock Up – Forwards

Jonathan Toews – 3GP, 1G, 3A, +3
A hero for Canada at both the World Junior and World Championship tournaments, Toews may well have earned a chance to shine wearing the Maple Leaf in another big International tournament. One of the top faceoff men in the league and a shootout specialist, Toews versatility has virtually guaranteed him a role for Canada in Vancouver.

Stock Up – Goaltending

Marc-Andre Fleury – 3GP, 3W, 1.56GAA, .957SP
Fleury has earned the right to pack his bags because his flight to Vancouver has already been booked. As of right now the third string goaltender role is his, however if he continues to post gaudy numbers it is not inconceivable that he seizes the primary backup role.

// Stock Up / Stock Down – December 22

Canada narrowing in on hockey Olympic roster

“There’s been a lot of back and forth but there’s been no real disagreement on players ’til this point,” said Babcock during the Team 1040 interview. “But we haven’t decided on the final couple spots, and until you do that, I think we’re basically around eight ‘D’ and I think we’re around 14 or 15 forwards.”

“Good players when asked will do whatever you ask them to do,” said Babcock. “Especially when playing for your country.”

Babcock said he and Yzerman will meet continually throughout the next week leading up to the announcement.

// TEAM CANADA

Next. Week. I guess I’ll go back to studying…. =(