Yesterday on Illegal Curve I picked the 23 players who I thought would make up Team Canada’s men’s hockey team roster for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
Today, I select the three goalies, eight defencemen and 14 forwards who I think will make up Team USA for the upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics.
Goaltenders:
Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings
Corey Schneider, New Jersey Devils
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres
Defencemen:
Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild
Jack Johnson, Columbus Blue Jackets
Cam Fowler, Anaheim Ducks
Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues
John Carlson, Washington Capitals
Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers
Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh Penguins
Zach Bogosian, Winnipeg Jets
Forwards:
Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild
Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs
James van Riemsdyk, Toronto Maple Leafs
Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks
Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings
Bobby Ryan, Ottawa Senators
David Backes, St. Louis Blues
TJ Oshie, St. Louis Blues
Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens
Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks
Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers
Derek Stepan, New York Rangers
Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg Jets
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What do you think of Ginsburg’s picks? Let us know below in the comments section.
Ezra can be reached at ezra@illegalcurve.com
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