Comments on: USA 2 SWITZERLAND 0Hiller keeps it close, Parise nets a pair

By: Murrays a crook

Murrays a crook — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:10:53 +0000

Although I’m proud of our USA team, I’m still disgruntled over the fact that Isles fans haven’t had the pleasure of watching Okposo play in these Olympics. Drury and Cally have played very well but when I watch Cally I think to myself, KO wouldve brought the same energy but he would provide playmaking ability as well. As the mantra goes, as CB said it, “its never easy being an Isles fan”. I just hope we begin to earn and regain some respect in the league. With that being said, how sweet would it be if we take Gold? Canada looked like they were on fire last night, against the Russians and I believe USA will have a tougher task to beat them than in the preliminary round. I still believe USA can throw them off their game by playing physical, good defense and Ryan if Miller he can remain dominant then we have a good chance. Russia didn’t seem to play as a team, IMHO. USA can take it, USA USA USA!

By: Lorne Myers

Lorne Myers — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:49:27 +0000

And now Streit gets to rest till Tuesday.

By: Austin

Austin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:57:13 +0000

At least Mark didn’t get hurt.

By: Isles Revamped

Isles Revamped — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:29:55 +0000

If only we had taken one these guys:

Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Ryan Kesler, Mike Richards, and My Man ‘Zach Parise’ what were they scout thinking when they took Robert Nilsson? Sister Mary Francis!

Oh well Go TEAM USA !!! U have a tough job against canada.

By: Shane

Shane — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:29:38 +0000

CB./ I find it hard to believe that the Canadians were REALLY rooting for the Swiss. There’s only ONE team that we want a rematch with. Our friends to the South. We’re ready to show everyone just whose game it is.

By: Jersey Steve

Jersey Steve — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:22:30 +0000

Oh, one other thing….my hats off to the Swiss. They are one scrappy team.

By: Jersey Steve

Jersey Steve — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 13:21:45 +0000

I’m glad Drury proved me wrong. Callahan really hasn’t though. Anyway, GO USA! Oh, and GO SLOVAKIA!!!!!

By: Blizzard

Blizzard — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:06:07 +0000

…count me in as another questioning Drury. He most certainly proved me wrong in that regard. However I still think KO would have been great on this team…….

By: Chris TMC

Chris TMC — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:59:43 +0000

Mark Streit should be really proud of himself and of his team… they played a great game and didnt make it easy for anyone. I am proud of both the USA and of him.

I would also like to eat some crow regarding my questioning the logic of putting Drury on this US team. He has been doing a GREAT job and deserves to be recognized for it.

By: doug

doug — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:57:29 +0000

CB,

Any chance the Islanders bringing back a player from the Olympics? I was impressed with Roman Wick of Switzerland. He seems to have good hands, young (24 years old) and has some size. He was drafted by Ottawa but didn’t stick with them. What do you think?

By: Glen S

Glen S — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:57:07 +0000

Yes great game by both team’s today, U.S.A U.S.A.U.S.A, I would like to congradulate the Swiss and Streit on very well played game…

By: JD

JD — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:46:44 +0000

At least Streit will be able to get some rest now. Great game today or should I dare say “tremendously tremendous”.