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As per Darren Dreger of TSN, sources say that defenceman Stephane Robidas of the Dallas Stars and goalie Steve Mason of the Columbus Blue Jackets have been told that if an injury should happen they are to be ready to fly in to Vancouver to join Team Canada. On February 1st, Team Canada submitted it's 23 man roster as well as eight alternates including four forwards, three defencemen and one goalie.

Sportsnet reports that Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis are next on the list after Jeff Carter as far as forwards go for Team Canada's stand by list. As Jay Bouwmeester was the eighth defenceman when roster was chosen, he is also expected to be one of the reserve defencemen.

Update on Feb 14, 2010:

USA Today's Kevin Allen reported that it is not Steve Mason, that told to be on stand by for Team Canada but Chris Mason of the St. Louis Blues

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