What? Why?

Giroux has a career .28 goals per game.
St. Louis is .35 goals per game.

Marty is clearly the better goal scorer.
- jtommyt

Giroux is arguably the better shooter, and is right handed.

Because Marty is small, old and small.... Did I leave anything out?
- Artyukhin76

He's also pretty small.

I said it was a long shot... you know you need more that just goal scorers to win right? The guy is 14th in +/- with a +21 and has 17 goals and 39 points in 53 games... It is not as much of a stretch as you think it is.
- cuethenoise

We're talking team Canada, not USA. There's no chance he makes it.

Giroux is arguably the better shooter, and is right handed.
- FinAddict

How is that arguable?

And Marty plays RW... would that not make more sense than playing a Center as a RW, regardless of their handedness?

He's also pretty small.
- jtommyt

And old, don't forget that!

wh-why? 10 Canadian players with more points that aren't on the team
- TheNugeIsHuge

I was just furthering the Schwartz comment on going with a younger player. My number one choice would be Giroux. I'd hate to be Team Canada brass

How is that arguable?

And Marty plays RW... would that not make more sense than playing a Center as a RW, regardless of their handedness?
- jtommyt

Because it looks like he has a quicker shot that is more accurate. When the guy shoots he scores, just needs to be in a role to so. Look at SOG/G comparisons between the two.

Centermen can play wing, not very tough to do. They most likely looked at scenarios as well, it's not all just about the stats. They likely had Stammer locked in for 1st line RW and powerplay 1 RW, placement of players who shoot certain ways can work wonders for a powerplay.

I was just furthering the Schwartz comment on going with a younger player. My number one choice would be Giroux. I'd hate to be Team Canada brass
- jzinthecut

Schwartz is as old as Hall. If a younger player's going it should be Hall. My bet is they take St Louis.

Because it looks like he has a quicker shot that is more accurate. When the guy shoots he scores, just needs to be in a role to so. Look at SOG/G comparisons between the two.

Centermen can play wing, not very tough to do. They most likely looked at scenarios as well, it's not all just about the stats. They likely had Stammer locked in for 1st line RW and powerplay 1 RW, placement of players who shoot certain ways can work wonders for a powerplay.
- FinAddict

Bartender, cut this guy off.....

Bartender, cut this guy off.....
- chompsey

Why? His right handedness clearly gives him the edge. Look at the likely lines:
Kunitz - Crosby - Stamkos (?)
Marleau/Duchene - Tavares - Carter
Nash - Toews - Sharp
Benn - Getzlaf - Perry

All righties down the right side. They clearly think it is important for chemistry.

The Penguins are signing EVERYONE! I heard they're in on Moulson too! The rest of the league should just give up. There won't be enough top 6 players left at this rate!
- MartysBetter88

I heard they just signed Torts as a 4th line enforcer

Because it looks like he has a quicker shot that is more accurate. When the guy shoots he scores, just needs to be in a role to so. Look at SOG/G comparisons between the two.

Centermen can play wing, not very tough to do. They most likely looked at scenarios as well, it's not all just about the stats. They likely had Stammer locked in for 1st line RW and powerplay 1 RW, placement of players who shoot certain ways can work wonders for a powerplay.
- FinAddict

Marty's career shooting percentage is 13.6%
Giroux's is 11.9%

Your arguments aren't holding weight here.

100% st.louis is the replacement. giroux doesn't belong on the team unless tavares goes down.

Resigning Cammy would be asinine but I have seen a few reports suggesting they are trying. Bizarre. I hope it's just some negotiating tactic to up his trade value.

I've always presumed he didn't want to resign with a team in an early stage rebuild.
- S Kaspar Rollins

Typical two-face Burke shenanigans. Anyone confirm his house is on the market yet?

Oh....St Louis or Canada is cursed to lose in Sochi.

Why? His right handedness clearly gives him the edge. Look at the likely lines:
Kunitz - Crosby - Stamkos (?)
Marleau/Duchene - Tavares - Carter
Nash - Toews - Sharp
Benn - Getzlaf - Perry

All righties down the right side. They clearly think it is important for chemistry.
- FinAddict

This really is an inconsequential matter when you are surrounded by the Canada's best. Look....I wish both Giroux and St. Louis were there. As it were, the man deserves it. From his GM, from Canada's GM, and you think Giroux would put the adrenaline shotbinto this young group like Martin would?

I will be honest, if they don't pick Martin after this, I am cheering for the US.

To EDM
Jordan Staal, Justin Faulk and a second round pick

To Carolina
Yakupov, Petry and a 3rd

Proposed to me by a co-worker.
- jzinthecut

Edm: horizontal for attention, down for results
This is hilarious

giroux doesn't belong on the team
- sensnucksnocups

What a dumb statement.

He clearly belongs on the team and statistically speaking both he and St. Louis have put up significantly more points then Carter, Nash and Kunitz over the past 4 years.

if you want to say their isn't a spot for him, which I guess you might be implying , since you seem to think he is only a center that's one thing.

To say either Giroux or St. Louis do not belong on the team shows you must be a new fan of hockey.

What a dumb statement.

He clearly belongs on the team and statistically speaking both he and St. Louis have put up significantly more points then Carter, Nash and Kunitz over the past 4 years.

if you want to say their isn't a spot for him, which I guess you might be implying , since you seem to think he is only a center that's one thing.

To say either Giroux or St. Louis do not belong on the team shows you must be a new fan of hockey.
- opeth_pa

I would prefer they revoke Nash's opp and install both St Louis and Giroux....but if I have to pick one,it is Martin over all the suggested. This has the makings of an amazing storyline.

Hemmer isnt bringing back a 2nd let alone a 2nd and a prospect of any kind from PIT.
- TandA4Flames

the same team that paid 2 2nds for Douglas Murray?

the same team that paid 2 2nds for Douglas Murray?
- TheNugeIsHuge

He should go to WAS.

What a dumb statement.

He clearly belongs on the team and statistically speaking both he and St. Louis have put up significantly more points then Carter, Nash and Kunitz over the past 4 years.

if you want to say their isn't a spot for him, which I guess you might be implying , since you seem to think he is only a center that's one thing.

To say either Giroux or St. Louis do not belong on the team shows you must be a new fan of hockey.
- opeth_pa

there is a reason why giroux was left off. canada was already loaded with his skillset. crosby, toews, tavares, etc could do everything giroux can, arguably better. why do you think guys like carter and marleau made the team? go look at your stats, did they have better offensive seasons than giroux? stick to playing nhl 14, just because you don't understand hockey doesn't mean that others dont either. calling me a new fan AHAHAHAH that's hilarious. don't cry too much when your favorite flyer misses out on a spot yet again.

how funny, the guy who brings up STATS when determining who should be the replacement is telling me i must be new at hockey? AHAHAHAH

there is a reason why giroux was left off. canada was already loaded with his skillset. crosby, toews, tavares, etc could do everything giroux can, arguably better. why do you think guys like carter and marleau made the team? go look at your stats, did they have better offensive seasons than giroux? stick to playing nhl 14, just because you don't understand hockey doesn't mean that others dont either. calling me a new fan AHAHAHAH that's hilarious. don't cry too much when your favorite flyer misses out on a spot yet again.

how funny, the guy who brings up STATS when determining who should be the replacement is telling me i must be new at hockey? AHAHAHAH
- sensnucksnocups

Dude likes the Opeth, don't be ridiculous and play Blackwater Park to calm down.

Stats are partially important and finding any non-stat reason to support Carter's inclusion makes you look foolish.

There is a butt.

And that butt has been hurt.

there is a reason why giroux was left off. canada was already loaded with his skillset. crosby, toews, tavares, etc could do everything giroux can, arguably better. why do you think guys like carter and marleau made the team? go look at your stats, did they have better offensive seasons than giroux? stick to playing nhl 14, just because you don't understand hockey doesn't mean that others dont either. calling me a new fan AHAHAHAH that's hilarious. don't cry too much when your favorite flyer misses out on a spot yet again.

how funny, the guy who brings up STATS when determining who should be the replacement is telling me i must be new at hockey? AHAHAHAH
- sensnucksnocups

Woah..Go get some poutine and calm down..

As I said if you were implying he didn't belong because they have enough centers fair enough.

If you were saying he didn't belong because of talent then cool story and you are wrong.

Dude likes the Opeth, don't be ridiculous and play Blackwater Park to calm down.

- FLflames34

Hell yah, I was just listening to that but now I'm listening to Emperor because I am grim over no Giroux or St. Louis.