US Olympic Hockey Roster

[PuckinUgly57]

Looks like the US went with youth and mobility mainly on the back end, with Orpik and Suter the only returning players from 2010.

http://prohockeytalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/01/here-is-your-2014-united-states-mens-olympic-roster/

The US went with the Herb Brooks mentality, they picked the 25 players giving them the best shot to win, not necessarily the best players.

My biggest surprise not making the team was Yandle not being on the roster, he is a great player and can skate the puck out of trouble. On the larger ice surface I think that would be been key. My biggest surprise in making the team is Howard, he has been horrid this season. But he is battle tested, which is something Bishop is not no matter how well he's playing.

Not surprised to see guys like Jack and Erik Johnson left off, Poile's statement speaks for itself:

"We did not pick the 25 best players," general manager David Poile said. "We picked the 25 players we thought gave us a chance to win the gold medal."

 

[davnlaguna]

Jack Johnson is a bit of a surprise. He does well away from the NHL.
Bobby Ryan not going ad well is am oddity.


Puck side note. My wife sent you and Ox (well his daughter since she had that email) to a game in March. Hope you got it. If not send me a new email address

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Keith Yandle, Bobby Ryan, & Ben Bishop were the biggest snubs IMO.

 

[DoobeeDoobeeDoo]

Keith Yandle, Bobby Ryan, & Ben Bishop were the biggest snubs IMO.

Okposo as well.

 

[oxnardkingsfan]

For me it's Howard over Bishop and Orpik over Ryan. You might even put Dustin Brown in as a surprise selectee. He hasn't had the best of seasons so far.

Ox

 

[Fox4Kings]

Interesting that Trevor Lewis got an invite to tryout but Pominville did not.

 

[oxnardkingsfan]

Oops on me. Orpik wasn't picked over Ryan. He's a defenseman and Ryan of course is a forward. I still think he could be selected as a replacement for an injury over the next month.

Ox

 

[pete6835]

Interesting that Trevor Lewis got an invite to tryout but Pominville did not.

Well, Dumbo is on the selection panel. It might have looked better on his resume if he were to trade him

 

[PuckinUgly57]

Puck side note. My wife sent you and Ox (well his daughter since she had that email) to a game in March. Hope you got it. If not send me a new email address

I got the email, I will respond this weekend - been pretty crazy around here with the holidays and the kids at home more since daycare/preschool/school has been out.

Looks pretty good for me to go but I will confirm.