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In retrospect, the best thing that could have happened for the U.S. was Jeremy Swayman struggling in the opener. I know there were many, including myself, that weren’t convinced Hellebuyck had the “it” factor, so was wondering if they would go with Oettinger or Swayman. Who knows what happens if Swayman has a decent outing in the first game instead of the disaster with the shot from center ice. I am thankful it worked out great for the U.S.!

Cole Caulfield, and Jason Robertson were two big ones for the U.S. that were left off for players with a different skill set.

Hopefully Canada losing will help make a push to get rid of it.

Actually, 3 & 4 with +3, so yeah much better than I thought. I probably skewed it by wanting someone to step up when we couldn’t even get a sniff, especially on our 4 minute power play which was abysmal. Being the goal scorer that he is, I wish he would have been a little more selfish on some of the early chances, but I will say the team as a whole got into a pure defensive posture out of the 5-3 power play by Canada, which isn’t conducive for any one individual to turn it around when the transition game just wasn’t there.

Meaning what?

I think I would give out the trinket doll first, then give them the big prize with the medals.

Is the USA captain Matthews? He hasn’t really led by example this tournament. All is good if you do something in overtime though. Ever since that 5-3 power play for Canada, the momentum has been with them.

Better take another look at that Johnny Gaudreau jersey, or better yet, the USA on the front of your jersey.

Chaves was acting on your advice.

Why not just throw out the biggest jinx and say there is no way we lose?

What did they do in Omaha a few years back?

Don’t know why some people thought Denver wasn’t a threat anymore, especially how our schedule looked down the stretch.

We need to get back to playing good defense, as that is how they will win in the playoffs. We will need to win some games 2-1 or 3-2, as we don’t have the elite guys yet that can take over a playoff game. Unless we get guys like Strinden back on a roll, we will need to keep the other team to a minimum. Last 2 games the most Špunar has given up, but it isn’t on him, as we have really turned it over lately.

Miami can be very good if they keep their young talent and their goalie. Can’t imagine where they would be at right now if their power play wasn’t so bad. 13% isn’t going to cut it, nor being 57th out of 63 teams. Part of that is probably the young guys on that unit. Would imagine that will be a focus for them this offseason. Duluth power play unit is 20% higher than Miami, which is unbelievable.

Maybe they should call him Skip Clueless!