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Originally Posted by Table 5
The only time I've seen the US come close to matching Canada was in the 1996 World Cup (when they did indeed win). That was a pretty great team with plenty of hall of fame and all-star talent. Guys like Hull, Modano, Leetch, Lafontaine, Chelios, Leclaire, Weight, Suter, Richter etc.
This current roster has some solid names, but for me a it's still a pretty obvious step back from what Canada would send.
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The 98 team was almost the same (+ Roenick, -Housley) and had a lead on the Czechs in the medal round. But they blew it.