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In The Spotlight

G Ryan Miller​

Arguably the best goaltender in the NHL this season has performed admirably for the Buffalo Sabres. Expected to be the starting goaltender, he brings good size, technical skills and athleticism to the American net.

D Erik Johnson​

Johnson is the best all-around defenseman that America has produced in years. At only 21, he's got a wealth of international competition, representing America in both the World Juniors and the World Championships in 2007. He will play in all situations and against the top lines of other teams.

LW Zach Parise​

Parise has developed himself into a player that is dominant in all areas of the ice. Because of this, he will play on the top line with the American team and get plenty of ice time in key situations.

Full Roster

Goaltenders
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres (NHL)
Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins (NHL)

Defensemen
Tim Gleason, Carolina Hurricanes (NHL)
Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues (NHL)
Jack Johnson, Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh Penguins (NHL)
Brian Rafalski, Detroit Red Wings (NHL)
Ryan Suter, Nashville Predators (NHL)
Ryan Whitney, Anaheim Ducks (NHL)

Forwards
David Backes, St. Louis Blues (NHL)
Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers (NHL)
Chris Drury, New York Rangers (NHL)
Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks (NHL)
Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
Jamie Langenbrunner, New Jersey Devils (NHL)
Ryan Malone, Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)
Zach Parise, New Jersey Devils (NHL)
Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks (NHL)
Bobby Ryan, Anaheim Ducks (NHL)
Paul Statsny, Colorado Avalance (NHL)

 

[Rookie]

I think Canadas roster is better but only time will tell.

 

[LivHockey84]

5 guys from michigan....alot from Minnesota too!

 

[ICY18]

I'm disappointed that Bill Guerin is not in the roster. :thumbsdow

 

[VICE™]

I'm disappointed that Bill Guerin is not in the roster. :thumbsdow

I wouldn't bring him either.

 

[J0e Th0rnton]

I find it suspect and Hilarious that Komisarek is in over Keith Ballard. Its obvious Burke and Wilson are bringing their Leaf fail to the USA olympic squad.

A slow guy who has not looked good in the larger Olympic rink against teams that were obviously picked based on speed first.

 

[cretetts]

I may be wrong but im pretty surre they are playing on nhl size ice so komi is the right choice

 

[VICE™]

I find it suspect and Hilarious that Komisarek is in over Keith Ballard. Its obvious Burke and Wilson are bringing their Leaf fail to the USA olympic squad.

A slow guy who has not looked good in the larger Olympic rink against teams that were obviously picked based on speed first.

It's being played on NHL-sized ice. Not arguing that there aren't better choices though, because there definitely are. If they wanted a shutdown guy, then Matt Greene would have fit the bill.

But obviously they're biased.

 

[J0e Th0rnton]

I may be wrong but im pretty surre they are playing on nhl size ice so komi is the right choice

Even on NHL sized Ice, Ballard > Komisarek any day of the week and twice on Sunday. Ever since leaving his partner Markov, Komi has been exposed and terrible.

 

[Goleafsgo982]

I think Ryan Whitney should have been on there.

 

[SabresFan101]

i THINK timmy connolly should of been on their! so's Okposo and Guerin

 

[SabresFan101]

I think Canadas roster is better but only time will tell.

because your a CANUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!:laugh:

 

[SabresFan101]

Soild Usa team

 

[Hockeytown]

Soild Usa team

Solid, indeed, and they should compete. I love Ryan Miller in net (MSU Alumni) However, the big question is, can they compete with the Eh Team (Canada)...

 

[T.H.C.]

Ryan-Parise-Kane

I love that line , there's no reason why that roster can't compete for a medal

Brown-Backes-Langenbrunner

I am loving it

 

[MadDevil]

I find it suspect and Hilarious that Komisarek is in over Keith Ballard. Its obvious Burke and Wilson are bringing their Leaf fail to the USA olympic squad.

A slow guy who has not looked good in the larger Olympic rink against teams that were obviously picked based on speed first.

Hell, I'd have taken Andy Greene over Komisarek. At least the guy can skate...

 

[Rookie]

because your a CANUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!:laugh:

Doesn't matter if I am. Your an American. *he counters*:beer

 

[SabresFan101]

Doesn't matter if I am. Your an American. *he counters*:beer

what's with the he counters?

 

[esuhock22]

Hell, I'd have taken Andy Greene over Komisarek. At least the guy can skate...

I thought Matt Carle had a chance too

 

[VICE™]

I thought Matt Carle had a chance too

There were a lot of defensemen with chances, but since it's Komisarek, I assume that Burke was trying to bring a defensive stud, which isn't exactly Carle.

Here's Ryan Miller's Olympic mask, if anyone is interested: