LOOK FOR CARTER IN THE CLUTCH

Carter Verhaeghe’s aptitude for producing in the big moments has been a pivotal reason for the Panthers’ success, and it could land him a spot on Team Canada

BY CAROL SCHRAM

IT’S NO SECRET THAT Doug Armstrong has a nearly impossible task ahead of him in setting Team Canada’s star-laden roster for this February’s 4 Nations Face-Off. Over the past five seasons, Carter Verhaeghe has turned nearly every childhood street-hockey fantasy into reality. He would love to add a Team Canada experience to that box of memories. “Playing for Canada would be a cool thing,” Verhaeghe said. “I’ve done it once, at the U-18s. That’s definitely another thing that you’re thinking about as a kid growing up.” With Florida’s Aleksander Barkov, Matthew Tkachuk and Gustav Forsling each on the 4 Nations’ first-six lists for their respective countries, Canada is the only team that does not yet have a representative from the reigning Stanley Cup champions on its roster. Higher-profile players are in the mix,…

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