Pride of the American Eagle....

Laughable, isn't it? When team Canada has a player go down with an injury, we have the resources to come up with something that is arguably better than what we lost. Although Yzerman is a true leader, and capable of many things, I think Lecavalier has an equal, if not better chance of making a big splash on the ice in the World Cup.

But the American team's great star, Jeremy Roenick goes down with injury, and who do they have to replace him? Scott Gomez! BAHAHAHAHAHAHA! All I can tell you about Gomez is that you shouldn't pick him for a hockey pool, because I did that last year, and I learned to regret it very quickly. There's no doubt, he plays his part on New Jersey - but seriously, he in no way contends with Lecavalier. And don't forget, Lecavalier was replacing an aged hero - somebody who, though possessing a great name in sports, is unlikely to be a big factor. Gomez, a habitual underachiever, is replacing arguably USA's best player - the one guy American's tout as the closest thing to a Canadian hockey player in the States.

Well, don't worry Americans. I'm sure JR will be fine by the time the Olympics come around.