
By Chris Johnston, Sportsnet.ca, September 5, 2016
A glut of top-tier defencemen and goalies will have Mike Babcock trying to fit all the puzzle pieces together when the World Cup of Hockey hits.
Good morning from the nation’s capital!
This is where Team Canada has descended to begin its World Cup journey – just as it did in 2004, the last time the tournament was played. Beyond the presence of veterans Joe Thornton and Jay Bouwmeester, this gathering bears little resemblance to that one.