There's some talk in the Canadian media that John Tavares could be considered for a spot on the 2010 Olympic team. While I would love to see Tavares achieve the great accomplishement of representing his country we need to remember that Hockey Canada has been hesitant to select young players and passed on Sidney Crosby in his rookie year.
It would not be the worst thing for JT to take the Olympic break as a rest, he's 19 playing his first NHL season. If the pros play in 2014 obviously Tavares would be strongly considered. But for now, we must realize the incredible depth of talent up the middle for Canada to choose from and be realistic that Tavares would be better served as a bystander this Olympic year.
Links from the net:
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