 Sakic had an extensive international hockey career , representing Canada at seven international competitions . After being drafted by the Nordiques in 1987 , he went on and helped Canada win the 1988 World Junior Championship . His next tournament was the 1991 World Championships , where Canada won the silver medal and Sakic contributed eleven points in ten games . He tried out for the 1991 Canadian Canada Cup team , but was the first player to be cut , being cited for his weak leg strength . Sakic was bitter about the experience , feeling he was not given a good enough chance to prove himself , and called the whole experience " a complete waste of time . " 
