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ROSTER PROJECTION
Canada's projected 23-man roster (November edition)
Forwards
Rick Nash-Sidney Crosby-Jarome IginlaDany Heatley-Ryan Getzlaf-Corey PerryPatrick Marleau-Joe Thornton-Jeff CarterBrenden Morrow-Mike Richards-Shane DoanMartin St. Louis
Defence
Scott Niedermayer-Shea WeberChris Pronger-Dan BoyleJay Bouwmeester-Drew DoughtyDuncan Keith
Goalies
Marc-André Fleury, Roberto Luongo, Martin Brodeur.

Stock Up - Forwards
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Jarome Iginla - 3 GP, 4 G, 1 AAfter a slow start to the season, Iginla recorded five points in three games over the past week, including a league-leading four goals. He's been a mainstay with Team Canada in years past and is still a favourite to crack the lineup.

Vincent Lecavalier - 4 GP, 1G, 3 ALecavalier, considered by many to be a player on the bubble, stepped up his play last week with four points in four games - including two assists in a win over Montreal on Saturday.

Corey Perry - 3 GP, 3 G, 1 AThe Ducks have started to turn things around in Anaheim, winning a modest three of five games since a 6-3 loss to the then-winless Maple Leafs, and Corey Perry has been front and centre in those victories. Perry has six goals and 11 points in his last seven games since being re-united with Bobby Ryan on a line with regular linemate Ryan Getzlaf.

Derek Roy - 3 GP, 3 G, 1 AAfter failing to score in the Buffalo's first 11 games, Roy lit it up last week, including the game winner in Wednesday's 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders. He's been a slow starter for three of the last four seasons and appears to be hitting his groove.

Stock Down - Forwards
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Andy McDonald - 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, EvenMcDonald got off to a slow start this season with four goals and seven points in 12 games. He returned to the Blues lineup over the weekend after missing two games with an upper-body injury and scored his team-high fifth goal of the season. They'll need his scoring to get back in the win column

Brenden Morrow - 3 GP, 1 G, 0 A, -1Morrow's goal production has tailed off a bit, with just one marker (albeit a game-winner against Vancouver) since Oct. 22.

Jonathan Toews - 0 GP, 0 G, 0 A
Toews, recovering from a concussion, returned Monday and made a big impact scoring a goal in a 4-1 win over the L.A. Kings. In his absence, the Blackhawks lost three of six games.

Stock Up - Defence
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Chris Pronger, 3 GP, 1G, 4APronger recorded a goal and four assists in three games last week. The 35-year-old has a four-game point scoring streak and is a plus-11 in 14 games this season.

Dan Boyle, 3 GP, 1 G, 2 A, +2 The Sharks have won eight of their last 10 games and Boyle has been a big part of that equation, espcially with stablemate Rob Blake on the shelf.

Drew Doughty, 3 GP, 1 G, 1 A, +3Doughty hasn't suffered from any sophomore slump in L.A., as he's emerged as the Kings' top defenceman with three goals and 15 points in 18 games.
Robyn Regehr, 3 GP, 0 G, 1 A +2Regehr is on pace to break his career mark for points (20), as he already has eight assists this season and is coming off a six-game point scoring streak. But is it enough for this defensive blueliner to get noticed by Canada's brass?

Stock Down - Defence
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Francois Beauchemin - 2 GP, 0 G, 2 A, -1The Leafs' play has improved as of late and Beauchemin helped his team's cause with a couple of helpers. But he was minus-1 in two of the three games - against Tampa Bay and Carolina.

Brent Burns - 2 GP, 0 G, 1 A, evenBurns excelled under Jacques Lemaire's defensive system over the last couple of years and many argue that he's struggled under head coach Todd Richards more open style of game.

Stock Up - Goaltender
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Steve Mason - 2 GP, 1 W, 1.92 GAA, .938 SPAfter a slow start, Mason is showing signs of improvement leading Columbus to top spot in the Central Division.

Martin Brodeur - 2 GP, 2 W, 2.00 GAA, .911 SPThere's no debate that Brodeur should be locked in for a spot on the roster, but last week's stats are too good to pass up for the 2002 Olympic gold medallist.

Marty Turco - 2 GP, 1 W, 1.98 GAA, .929 SPTurco, a member of the 2006 team, is a big difference maker for a Dallas club that is right back in the playoff race.

Stock Down - Goaltender
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Cam Ward - 3 GP, 0 W, 2.36 GAA, .907 SPWard was certainly hoping to be chosen to Team Canada for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, but his most recent injury could damage his chances. His leg was cut by a skate Saturday night in Columbus during the Hurricanes' club-record 12th straight loss. Ward struggled between the pipes for Carolina this season. He hadn't won a game since Oct. 9 and has gave up 32 goals in ten contests over that span.

Marc-Andre Fleury - 3 GP, 1 W, 4.68 GAA, .853 SPFleury was pulled after allowing three goals in a 5-0 shutout loss to the Sharks Saturday night. He gave up three goals on 14 shots in just over a period of play. It was his fourth loss in his past six starts.