“Whether we’re talking the Stanley Cup, world junior gold, world championship gold, or even the last World Cup — these players have been there and know what it takes to be successful. Canada’s roster for the World Cup of Hockey was finalized Friday night with the addition of four forwards and three defencemen. Playoff scoring leader Logan Couture of the Sharks and Ducks forward Corey Perry were also left off. “And they’ll be ready to make the nation proud come September.”The most notable player to fail to make the cut was Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Matt Duchene of the Colorado Avalanche, Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins, Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers and Joe Thornton of the San Jose Sharks were added at forward.

Source: thestar May 27, 2016 17:36 UTC