The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver

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Sidney Crosby(notes) - This is a no brainer, as Sidney Crosby has already proved himself to be one of the top players in the NHL and he is not even 25 years old yet. After scoring the "Golden Goal" in 2010, Crosby is the face of Team Canada and Hockey Canada would be ridiculous if they passed over Sid the Kid.
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Following the gold medal victory by Team Canada, the debate almost instantly shifted to whether or not NHL players would be taking part in the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. Russian superstars like Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin(notes) have gone on record as saying they will play regardless, and there are no doubt players from other regions hoping to represent their countries as well.
Rick Nash(notes) - Playing for the Columbus Blue Jackets affords Rick Nash a slightly lower profile playing opportunity than he would enjoy in other markets. That does not change the fact that Rick Nash is one of the most adaptable players in the game today. His large frame and ability to put the puck in the net are his obvious strong points,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but his biggest assets would have to be his willingness to play a checking role and his never ending will to compete.
Milan Lucic - Speaking of grit, Milan Lucic(notes) might be the only other play who can mix sandpaper with skilled play at [link widoczny dla zalogowanych]'s level. A line combination featuring the two could bring a whole new meaning to "pest" in hockey.
A look at the potential Team Canada hockey roster for the 2014 Olympics
The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia were a huge success for the hockey world. Capped off by a thrilling game between the hometown Canadians against Team USA, even non-hockey fans tuned in the get a taste of the action.
Though it is still a few years off, and participation in the 2014 Olympics is far from guaranteed, it is still worth a shot to speculate on what Team Canada might look like if NHL players are allowed to play.
Steve Stamkos - He just barely missed the cut for 2010, but after finishing the 2009-10 NHL season with 51 goals, and beginning the 2010-11 NHL season with a blistering hot scoring streak there is no question that Steve Stamkos will figure into Hockey Canada's plans for the future.