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Topic Started: Feb 21 2013, 08:16 AM (93 Views)
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If theres a silver lining to the NHL lockout, its that a prolonged shutdown historically results in the already tremendous world junior championship being even better than usual - especially for Canadian hockey fans. Shawn Marion Jersey . Everyone remembers the Dream Team that Canada iced during the last lockout at the 2005 World Juniors in Grand Forks, North Dakota, when a star-studded lineup that included Sidney Crosby, Patrice Bergeron, Corey Perry, Ryan Getzlaf, Mike Richards, Jeff Carter, Dion Phaneuf and Shea Weber dominated en route to a gold medal. Or the NHL lockout of 1994 that, in the 1995 World Juniors, produced Canadas other most dominant ever national junior squad. So if this lockout extends into the New Year, whats the upside for this years Team Canada? Start with Edmonton Oiler centre Ryan Nugent-Hopkins. Well, maybe. Nugent-Hopkins played in the NHL last season and has been assigned this season to Oklahoma City of the American Hockey League, but hes still junior-eligible and could be on Team Canada. We say could because Oiler brass has yet to seriously consider whether hed be loaned to the national junior team. The Oilers arent saying he wouldnt be made available, but they arent saying he would either. Theyll discuss it with Nugent-Hopkins as the season unfolds and make a decision later. But, at the very least, its a possibility. Now if theres are no NHL games being played, Canada can count on having three returning centres from last years national junior team - Winnipeg first-rounder Mark Scheifele, New York Islanders first rounder Ryan Strome and Columbus Blue Jackets second-rounder Boone Jenner. With Nugent-Hopkins and those three down the middle, Canada would be set at centre. If the NHL is back and playing, it seems to be a given that Jonathan Huberdeau will be with the Florida Panthers. But if the lockout continues, the goal-scoring winger would be back for his second straight World Junior tournament. Team Canadas defence would also benefit greatly. If NHL games are on, Boston first-rounder Dougie Hamilton and Columbus first-rounder Ryan Murray will be in the NHL. But if the lockout continues, Hamilton and Murray should be Canadas No. 1 defence pair. Carolina first-rounder Ryan Murphy is another in that category. Now, if the lockout ends before Christmas, some of these players - not Nugent-Hopkins, but the others -could still end up on Team Canada. They could be loaned out on a case by case basis, the same way NHL teams make December decisions on underage players each year, but if the lockout does continue into the New Year, Canada is guaranteed to ice its absolute best team. And since Canada hasnt won gold at the World Juniors for three years, well - that could turn out to be more than a silver lining to this lockout. Amare Stoudemire Jersey . He did it 10 years ago, when 70-1 Sarava charged to victory in the Belmont Stakes as War Emblem was attempting to complete a rare sweep of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont. Wilt Chamberlain Lakers Jersey . For that to happen, though, Hughes will need to reverse his recent fortunes north of the border when the Yankees close out a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. http://www.shopthenba.com/oklahoma-city-thunder/ray-allen-jersey/ . Thomas confirmed the hiatus with the following statement. "From the earliest age I can remember, Ive wanted to be a hockey player. Ive been blessed in my life to not only be able to live that dream, but to achieve more than I ever thought possible. Manu Ginobili Jersey . The right-hander looks to build off his third career shutout this evening when the Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game series against the hosting Texas Rangers. Zach Randolph jersey . Britains High Court and the government delivered twin decisions Wednesday that marked significant milestones in the relatives search for justice over the 1989 Hillsborough tragedy in which 96 Liverpool fans were crushed to death.CINCINNATI, Ohio -- The Bengals acquired two young players off waivers on Tuesday, guard Chris Riley from Tampa Bay and defensive tackle Vaughan Meatoga from Washington. The Bengals signed Riley as an undrafted free agent from Illinnois State last year and waived him on Sept. Deron Williams Jersey. 3. Tampa Bay signed him to its practice squad. Meatoga was signed by Washington as an undrafted free agent from Hawaii on May 3. The Redskins waived him on Monday. ' ' '
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