There are few clubs in England with as soft spot for Canucks as Ipswich Town. A significant percentage of Canucks that have played in the English pyramid have suited up for the Tractor Boys at one time or another (including, of course, a current player in Jamie Peters).
San Jose and former Canadian manager Frank Yallop doesn't have to buy his drinks in Ipswich after a 13 year, 316 appearance, career there and is likely the biggest factor in the pathway.
Now two players doesn't make for a similar 20-year pattern at Norwich, but news today that the club might be after David Edgar should be welcome by Canadian fans. If Edgar were to make a move, the former Newcastle reserve stand-out will join Canadian teammate Simeon Jackson.
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That would be good news on a couple fronts. First off, Edgar is now more than two years removed from regular playing time. He only has four appearances for Burnley this year. Any chance at a fresh start has to be viewed positively.
He's also been viewed -- rightly or wrongly -- as being slightly aversive to playing for the national team. Jackson is not. Actually, he's one of the more passionate advocates of the Canadian national team. Despite being born in Jamaica, Jackson goes out of his way to ensure that he is always referred to as Canadian in the English press.
It would stand to reason that Jackson would be involved in encouraging Norwich to reach out to his compatriot and that being exposed to an excited national team player would remove some doubts about the nats that Edgar might have.