Ahead of the 4 Nations championship final, head coach Jon Cooper discussed the importance of team unity and strategic lineup decisions, notably reinserting Seth Jarvis for Travis Konecny. Cooper downplayed political tensions, emphasizing that the team's focus is winning for Canada rather than the surrounding controversies. He highlighted the contributions of each player while also underscoring the impact of star defenseman Cale Makar, whom he labeled among the world's best. Ultimately, the goal is to make Canadians proud through their performance.
We built this team to win. Everybody has to chip in in their own way... They have all been a big part of why we are sitting here.
For us to come in here and be in that room, it is going to be more about us winning that game than sitting and debating what the game means.
Let’s be honest. There are a handful of defensemen who you would call the best in the world, and [Cale Makar] is in that handful.
We have to go out, represent our country, and make them proud.
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