Can Team Canada repeat its gold medal-winning performance from Vancouver 2010? Our Terry Koshan breaks down Canada's 2013 Olympic orientation camp roster, which was released on Monday. Check out his player-by-player preview by clicking through our gallery. (DANIEL MALLARD/QMI Agency)
Defenceman: Marc-Edouard Vlasic, 26, 6-foot-1, 205 pounds, Montreal, San Jose
If simplicity was all it took, Vlasic would be there. But he will be a long shot in this group. (CODIE McLACHLAN/QMI Agency)
Defenceman: Shea Weber, 27, 6-foot-4, 233 pounds, Sicamous, B.C., Nashville
Pounds people, blistering shot and can score. As close to complete defensive package as you?ll get. (Reuters)
Goalie: Corey Crawford, 28, 6-foot-2, 208 pounds, Montreal, Chicago
Among leaders in major categories last season and topped it off with the Stanley Cup. (Reuters)
Goalie: Carey Price, 25, 6-foot-3, 217 pounds, Anahim Lake, B.C., Montreal
Price is looking for a bounce-back year after mediocre performance following lockout. (BEN PELOSSE/QMI Agency)
Goalie: Roberto Luongo, 34, 6-foot-3, 217 pounds, Montreal, Vancouver
Not necessarily his job to lose, but has the inside track if he rebounds in first half. (ANDRE FORGET/QMI Agency)
Goalie: Braden Holtby, 23, 6-foot-2, 203 pounds, Lloydminster, Sask., Washington
Won 23 times in 36 games in 2012-13, increasing his stock in the process. (ADAM HUNGER/Reuters)
Goalie: Mike Smith, 31, 6-foot-4, 215 pounds, Kingston, Ont., Phoenix
Doesn?t get the kudos he deserves, being buried out in the desert and all. This helps. (Reuters)
Forward: Patrice Bergeron, 27, 6-foot-2, 194 pounds, Sillery, Que., Boston
Already had lots of respect before playing with a broken body in this spring?s playoffs. (BRIAN SNYDER/Reuters)
Forward: Jeff Carter, 28, 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, London, Ont., Los Angeles
Will get Cy Young votes after scoring 26 goals but adding just seven assists last season.
Forward: Logan Couture, 24, 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, London, Ont., San Jose
Part of Canada?s next wave. Get used to seeing his name for the next decade or so. (STEPHEN LAM/Reuters)
Forward: Sidney Crosby, 25, 5-foot-11, 200 pounds, Cole Harbour, N.S., Pittsburgh
Has done everything in hockey but grow a great playoff beard. Canada?s best player, period. (JESSICA RINALDI/Reuters)
Forward: Matt Duchene, 22, 5-foot-11, 200 pounds, Haliburton, Ont., Colorado
Lots of speed and potential, but maybe a bit raw at this point. Mark him down for 2018. (RICK WILKING/Reuters)
Forward: Jordan Eberle, 23, 5-foot-10, 184 pounds, Regina, Edmonton
Among smallest forwards on the roster, but can?t argue with his offensive instincts. (DAN RIEDLHUBER/Reuters)
Forward: Ryan Getzlaf, 28, 6-foot-4, 221 pounds, Regina, Anaheim
Could play the wing, but his size up the middle is almost unmatched. He?ll be there. (MIKE BLAKE/Reuters)
Forward: Claude Giroux, 25, 5-foot-11, 172 pounds, Ottawa, Philadelphia
Has taken game to a higher level and appears ready to do the same on international stage. (Reuters)
Forward: Taylor Hall, 21, 6-foot-1, 194 pounds, Kingston, Ont., Edmonton
The leader of the Oilers? group of supremely talented kids. Can he get it done defensively? (MIKE BLAKE/Reuters)
Forward: Chris Kunitz, 33, 6 feet, 193 pounds, Regina, Pittsburgh
Has become a consistent 20-goal scorer, but inclusion bit of a surprise. (Reuters)
Forward: Andrew Ladd, 27, 6-foot-2, 205 pounds, Maple Ridge, B.C., Winnipeg
Jets? heart-and-soul has Program of Excellence experience. Great in the room. (FRED GREENSLADE/Reuters)
Forward: Milan Lucic, 25, 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Vancouver, Boston
Biggest question is whether his skating on a bigger ice surface would hold him back. (Reuters)
Forward: Brad Marchand, 25, 5-foot-9, 183 pounds, Hammonds Plains, N.S., Boston
As pesky as they come, but would he be as effective as he usually is in a seven-game series? (BLAIR GABLE/Reuters)
Forward: Rick Nash, 29, 6-foot-4, 213 pounds, Brampton, Ont., N.Y. Rangers
New lease on life under Alain Vigneault will help. As close to being a lock as Crosby. (JONATHAN ERNST/Reuters)
Forward: James Neal, 25, 6-foot-2, 208 pounds, Whitby, Ont., Pittsburgh
With all of Canada?s depth, only a hot start will keep him in consideration. (JASON COHN/Reuters)
Forward: Corey Perry, 28, 6-foot-3, 210 pounds, Peterborough, Ont., Anaheim
In Perry and Ryan Getzlaf, Canada knows it has two-thirds of one line completed. (Reuters)
Forward: Mike Richards, 28, 5-foot-11, 200 pounds, Kenora, Ont., Los Angeles
Wins at every level and will go through a wall to win. Nothing to not like. (JIM YOUNG/Reuters)
Forward: Patrick Sharp, 31, 6-foot-1, 199 pounds, Thunder Bay, Ont., Chicago
Being an integral player on two Blackhawks Cup teams has put him in the conversation. (WINSLOW TOWNSON/Reuters)
Forward: Eric Staal, 28, 6-foot-4, 205 pounds, Thunder Bay, Ont., Carolina
Been on two Olympic teams, but does he get lost in the shuffle? Probably not. (MARK BLINCH/Reuters)
Forward: Jordan Staal, 24, 6-foot-4, 220 pounds, Thunder Bay, Ont., Carolina
Struggled defensively last season, and will need to get out of gate fast to merit a look. (Reuters)
Forward: Martin St. Louis, 38, 5-foot-9, 185 pounds, Laval, Que., Tampa Bay
Coming off an Art Ross season, but age is bound to work against him. Didn?t play in 2010. (MIKE CLARSON/Reuters)
Forward: Steven Stamkos, 23, 6 feet, 190 pounds, Unionville, Ont., Tampa Bay
The best pure goal-scorer in the game today will have a place in Sochi. (Reuters)
Forward: John Tavares, 22, 6 feet, 199 pounds, Oakville, Ont., N.Y. Islanders
Has had to grow up fast on Long Island. That alone should count for something. (SHANNON STAPLETON/Reuters)
Forward: Joe Thornton, 34, 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, St. Thomas, Ont., San Jose
Stanley Cup eludes him, but he has been a stalwart for Canada. Playmaking an asset. (Reuters)
Forward: Jonathan Toews, 25, 6-foot-2, 210 pounds, Winnipeg, Man., Chicago
Two Cups and an Olympic gold medal. Plays at both ends. Heart. Booked for Sochi. (WINSLOW TOWNSON/Reuters)
Defenceman: Karl Alzner, 24, 6-foot-3, 217 pounds, Burnaby, B.C., Washington
Stay-at-home blueliner will get a look, but depth means he probably stays home in February. (SHAUN BEST/Reuters)
Defenceman: Jay Bouwmeester, 29, 6-foot-4, 212 pounds, Edmonton, St. Louis
Didn?t play for Canada after participating in 2006. Would have to be perfect to make it. (TODD KOROL/Reuters)
Defenceman: Dan Boyle, 37, 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, Ottawa, San Jose
Smallest defenceman and the oldest. Those two factors don?t add up to a spot on the final roster. (Reuters)
Defenceman: Drew Doughty, 23, 6-foot-1, 208 pounds, London, Ont., Los Angeles
Still hasn?t matched his great 2010 numbers, but is sound. Would have to be miserable to not make it. (LUCY NICHOLSON/Reuters)
Defenceman: Mike Green, 27, 6-foot-1, 207 pounds, Calgary, Washington
Can do lots of good things from the point but play in his own end another matter. (KEVIN LAMARQUE/Reuters)
Defenceman: Dan Hamhuis, 30, 6-foot-1, 209 pounds, Smithers, B.C., Vancouver
Little not to like about his game, but another one where depth gets in the way. (ANDY CLARK/Reuters)
Defenceman: Travis Hamonic, 22, 6-foot-1, 206 pounds, St. Malo, Man., N.Y. Islanders
Entrusted to be part of the long-term solution on Long Island, but time is not now for Canada. (FRED THORNHILL/Reuters)
Defenceman: Duncan Keith, 30, 6-foot-1, 200 pounds, Penticton, B.C., Chicago
Smart all-around blueliner with plenty of experience. Has the respect of his peers. (FRANK POLICH/Reuters)
Defenceman: Kris Letang, 26, 6 feet, 201 pounds, Ste-Julie, Que., Pittsburgh
Provides plenty of offence and doesn?t get into trouble. Only unseen circumstances keep him off team. (JASON COHN/Reuters)
Defenceman: Marc Methot, 28, 6-foot-3, 231 pounds, Ottawa, Ottawa
Solid, simple approach has won over observers. Has come a long way, but unlikely all the way to Sochi. (SHANNON STAPLETON/Reuters)
Defenceman: Dion Phaneuf, 28, 6-foot-3, 214 pounds, Edmonton, Toronto
Past experiences with Hockey Canada have him in good books. Eats up a lot of minutes. (MARK BLINCH/Reuters)
Defenceman: Alex Pietrangelo, 23, 6-foot-3, 201 pounds, King City, Ont., St. Louis
Plays a lot and has a ton of potential. Up to him whether 2014 will be too early. 2018? For sure. (SARAH CONARD/Reuters)
Defenceman: Brent Seabrook, 28, 6-foot-3, 221 pounds, Tsawwassen, B.C., Chicago
Continued to be a leader for the Blackhawks in Cup run. Familiarity with Keith an asset. (WINSLOW TOWNSON/Reuters)
Defenceman: Marc Staal, 26, 6-foot-4, 207 pounds, Thunder Bay, Ont., N.Y. Rangers
Eye injury a thing of the past, but it?s going to be a challenge for him to crack roster anyway. (SHAUN BEST/Reuters)
Defenceman: PK Subban, 24, 6 feet, 216 pounds, Toronto, Montreal
Didn?t need Norris Trophy to boost his confidence. Rub off on teammates or rub them the wrong way? (BEN PELOSSE/QMI Agency)
Source: http://www.torontosun.com/2013/07/23/canadas-2013-olympic-orientation-camp-roster
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