| 11 February 2010
Ryan Getzlaf is currently day-to-day with an ankle sprain, but Jeff Carter has been told that he'll be the replacement for Team Canada if Getzlaf can't go.
Steven Yzerman issued a statement today confirming that he has contacted Carter:
"Earlier today, I contacted Jeff Carter of the Philadelphia Flyers and advised him that in the event that Ryan Getzlaf is unable to take part in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games due to injury, he will take his spot on the roster. I asked him to be ready and prepare in case he has to join us in Vancouver later this week."
"In the meantime, we will give ourselves, Ryan and the Anaheim Ducks as much time this week as necessary to determine if he will be able to play for Canada in Vancouver."
Getzlaf is no longer walking around on crutches and plans to skate on Friday and Saturday, with hopes of playing for the Ducks on Sunday.
Right after Getzlaf's injury occurred, there was discussion about whether Steven Stamkos should slot in instead of Carter, but as Carter was considered the 14th forward during the selection process it doesn't come as a surprise that he got the call.
Each one of the Olympic teams must submit their final rosters on Monday night
Vancity Canuck writes about the Vancouver Canucks at Benched Whale and the Tampa Bay Lightning at The Hockey Bay Blog in addition to her work on Bloguin's Olympic Hockey Blog.
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