Johnston Snubbed for Power Play Star
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The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on Dallas Stars News Today. Subscribe and stay game ready. Wyatt Johnston of the Dallas Stars is lighting it up this season, leading the league in power play goals and tying a franchise record with 18. He's on Team Canada's reserve list for the tournament in Milan, Italy, but they passed him over for late additions, sticking with familiar faces from... last year's Four Nations face-off. Earlier this week, Florida Panthers forward Sam Bennett stepped in for injured Anthony Cirelli of Tampa Bay. Bennett, a Conn Smythe winner with back-to-back Stanley Cups, brings that gritty, physical-style Cirelli was picked for.
Why was Wyatt Johnston overlooked for Team Canada despite his impressive performance?
Then, Seth Jarvis from Carolina replaced Braden Point, another lightning injury. Both Bennett and Jarvis played on Canada's gold-winning Four Nations team, the first best-on-best squad since the 2014 Olympics. Management seems to value that continuity over everything, even hot current seasons. Jarvis has hit 25 goals, despite missing eight games, leading the Hurricanes in scoring. But Johnston's production stands out just as much, especially on the power play, and many think he matches or beats them head-to-head. This trend hits close to home for the Stars, with Jason Robertson, the top-scoring American this year, also snubbed by Team USA. Without last year's tournament experience, guys like Johnston just can't break in right now.
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