Team Canada World Cup Roster announced

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Goaltenders:

Ed Belfour
Martin Brodeur
Roberto Luongo

Defence:

Rob Blake
Eric Brewer
Adam Foote
Ed Jovanovski
Scott Niedermayer
Chris Pronger
Wade Redden
Robyn Regehr

Forwards:

Shane Doan
Kris Draper
Simon Gagné
Dany Heatley
Jarome Iginla
Mario Lemieux
Kirk Maltby
Patrick Marleau
Brenden Morrow
Brad Richards
Joe Sakic
Ryan Smyth
Martin St. Louis
Joe Thornton
Steve Yzerman

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Overall, I think Wayne Gretzky and his crew did a nice job picking this team....there's a nice blend of talent and grit (grit being important, since the tourney will be played on NHL-sized ice, not international ice).

However, there was one GLARING omission. How in the hell is Keith Primeau not on this team, considering he's been the best player in the NHL playoffs on most nights? I'd ditch Steve Yzerman....he's a good player, but no longer an elite player...and put Primeau in his place. Vincent Lecavalier might have gotten the nod, if not for the fact that Mario basically does the same thing as him but five times better. Vinny will be there the next time around though. I also agree with not taking Todd Bertuzzi...the last thing they need is the negativity that would surround them were he to be present.