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Photo credit: Screenshot<\/p>\n
Jon Cooper is not hiding anything and is sticking to his game plan to the letter for this second Olympic matchup.<\/p>\n
We now have a big hint that the head coach could be making a change in goal to face Switzerland today.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not a surprise, as Cooper was very clear in his press conference: he wanted to see two different goaltenders to start the tournament.<\/p>\n
“He did confirm there would be two different guys in net for the first two games. Not a shock”<\/p>\n
– Ryan Rishaug<\/p>\n
Based on expectations and lineup logic, Logan Thompson will likely get the assignment to defend the Maple Leaf\u2019s net.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not a slight against Binnington; it\u2019s a completely normal goalie management strategy for a tournament like this.<\/p>\n
In such a compressed competition, you can\u2019t burn out your number one goalie in the preliminary round by playing him twice in 24 hours.<\/p>\n
Thompson deserves this audition on the biggest international stage and must prove he is a viable option for win-or-go-home games.<\/p>\n
Can Logan Thompson provide the same stability as Jordan Binnington?<\/p>\n
Following up a 5-0 performance puts pressure on the newcomer, who is about to play his first career Olympic game.<\/p>\n
Switzerland is no pushover either, far from it.<\/p>\n
They are structured, fast, and exhausting to play against.<\/p>\n
Thompson will need to be sharp from the opening minutes, as the Swiss will want to test the newcomer early to plant seeds of doubt.<\/p>\n
We can agree that Canada\u2019s defense also has a major role to play in protecting its goaltender.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s an interesting character test for this second game.<\/p>\n
Previously on Montreal Hockey Fanatics<\/p>\n
POLL<\/p>\n
5 HOURS AGO|196 ANSWERS<\/p>\n
Jon Cooper hints at big lineup change for Game 2 vs Switzerland<\/p>\n
Is it risky to change goalies immediately after a shutout?<\/p>\n
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