People focus on it because the media did, and then Ryan got upset about it, and then the media focused on that. Nobody remembers that first and last part, where Burke says to push him ahead if he's going to be used in big offensive situations.
It's true though. Put him in favourable situations and he'll score you goals, but he's one of the least intense top 6 guys I've seen.
I like what Burke & co try to do with Team USA. Problem is they don't have the all-around talent that Canada or Sweden does, so they end up having to choose between guys who are good with the puck and those good without it.
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