Jon Cooper on Mitch Marner's line with Connor McDavid & Sam Reinhart at 4 Nations: "If you hand me a line like that, I'll take my chances... A logical fit for us"

In preparation for the 4 Nations Face-Off, Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper discussed the strategic formation of player lines, particularly emphasizing the Reinhart-McDavid-Marner combination. The selection process involved extensive communication with players to identify line synergy, focusing on the players' comfort and compatibility. Cooper expressed confidence in the team's speed, skill, and versatility, noting that careful consideration of each player’s strengths led to effective partnerships on the ice. The quick assembly of a competitive team for a short tournament adds to the challenge and excitement.

It was a great experience. There was a lot of communication with the players, how we felt things could go, who would benefit who, and what would put players in the best position to succeed.

There was a lot to it. We didn't just pull it out of a hat at the neighborhood pub and say, 'This is what we are going with.' There was a lot of communication with the players.

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