I hope I'm not the only one who is glad that Leetch isn't on the team. He is a defensive liability whenever he touches the ice. Why aren't people crying that Andy Delmore isn't going to be picked for Canada? He can put up points and not play defense too.
Team USA's Olympic roster?
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Jori
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Dave is a killer
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ferns8916 said:
no it has nothing to do with that ... he's about as useful as a poopie flavored lollipop on the Olympic Ice, where speed is required
Rabid Husky said:
Would Arnason even play for the Americans? Has he ever said anything about this? I don't think he's ever played in a World Championship or World Junior for any team, but I would have thought he would received an invite for at least the last 2 American WC teams who didn't have a lot of depth up front.
GentlemanOfLeisure
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Chris Chelios has no place on this team!
I dispise this a-hole. Makes me wanna root for Belerus.
I dispise this a-hole. Makes me wanna root for Belerus.
Herby
How could Blake have known?
SenSk9tSen said:
Pothier? Are you serious, there are probably 15 d-man they'd bring before him.
Machoking2003-04 said:
Chelios and Tk-up-chuck both have no place on this team. I can't believe there isn't better players available for the Olympics than this roster journeymen.
Oh well, here's a nother Olympic Tournament where I'm cheering for Canada.
the selection process is a joke, Guerin, Chelios and Esche? Hatcher is even questionable. Our blueline has 3 snails.
I want the US team to be the best it can..and I don't think that's the case.
I want the US team to be the best it can..and I don't think that's the case.
nomorekids
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Dolemite said:
Chelios, sure. But Tkachuk? Make all the fat jokes you want, but USA needs him badly. He has been phenomenal this season even if he has only played 10 games. Three points in four straight games, 15 in 10 overall. Not quite a journeyman if you ask me.
Dave is a killer
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I think sometimes we tend to be hard on Team USA. There is always going to be controversial moves. The problem is that people keep on comparing the USA team to the Canadians on paper. This just isn't fair to USA at this given point.
I think the USA is going into the tournament, as world hockey power, around the 3-6 spot. Look at this team as 3-6 team.
I think the USA is going into the tournament, as world hockey power, around the 3-6 spot. Look at this team as 3-6 team.
Just heard a sound byte from him.Seamus O' Toole said:
He said something along the lines of
"Whatever. I know I've got more points than anyone on that team so if that's the way they want to go then whatever."
Herby
How could Blake have known?
To all the Canadian fans, ever hear the saying those who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
You have plenty of your own problems.
- Martin Brodeur has had a marginal season with a GAA over 3 and a save% below 90
- 3 of your best d-man from past tournaments (Pronger, Niedermayer and Blake) are not playing like former Norris Trophy winners. Especially Blake who has been awful defensively this season.
- Shane Doan has fewer goals than Superstars like Jamal Mayers, Sean Avery, Jon Sim and Jonathan Hedstrom.
- Politics may prevent some of the best Canadian scorers in the NHL this year from making the team. Players like McCabe, Staal, Spezza and Savard.
Just something to think about, everyteam has issues going into this tourney.
You have plenty of your own problems.
- Martin Brodeur has had a marginal season with a GAA over 3 and a save% below 90
- 3 of your best d-man from past tournaments (Pronger, Niedermayer and Blake) are not playing like former Norris Trophy winners. Especially Blake who has been awful defensively this season.
- Shane Doan has fewer goals than Superstars like Jamal Mayers, Sean Avery, Jon Sim and Jonathan Hedstrom.
- Politics may prevent some of the best Canadian scorers in the NHL this year from making the team. Players like McCabe, Staal, Spezza and Savard.
Just something to think about, everyteam has issues going into this tourney.
big_steve said:
No but I know how little he's played this year and I know what type of player he is. Weight is a great choice for the team but Tkachuk overrated for what he's getting paid this year. I can't believe a better TEAM could be but together for the Olympics a-la Herb Brooks.
I'd like to see why Tkachuk was picked for the team and what his role will be for the Olympics.
I base this on what it takes to shut him down a coupled with the talent on the other teams in the Tournament. It's My Personal opinion. He's not going to be a factor in the tournament.
Dolemite said:
Tkachuk has been great this year all things considering. He usually has pretty good chemistry with Modano and Guerin. That's why he's going. If that top line gets going they can be unstoppable.
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