Vlasic is the safe choice

    So we have had a bit of time to take in who was named to team Canada (so far) and the big question remains Vlasic not Subban? And my response to that is simply yes. This is a question that many have asked seeing as Subban is a norris winning defenceman and one of the league premier players but Vlasic truly is the better choice. First off Vlasic shoots left handed which is huge considering how many more good right handed Canadian d men there are (Subban being one of them) the second reason is in the defensive play where Vlasic is easily the better of the two and makes simpler more effective plays. My next point comes in this seasons stats, Vlasic (Who is the better defensively of the two) is also having a great offensive season, not as good as Subban but still good. Overall the reason he was taken for this team over Subban is because of the fact that he is the safe choice and doesn't make risky plays. I think this was a great decision by Hockey Canada and I also believe Subban will be there when the final list of players is announced.