Updated: Feb 12, 2009, 1:37 PM

Vote: USA Olympic Hockey team


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With the 2010 Winter Games just one year away, ESPN's NHL experts have revealed what their Olympic men's hockey rosters for the United States and Canada would look like if they were in charge. Scott Burnside, E.J. Hradek and Pierre LeBrun had their say, and now it's time for SportsNation to weigh in!

Which players would you pick to help your Olympic hockey team bring home a gold medal? Pick 13 forwards, seven defensemen, three goaltenders and one coach to be on your roster.

Click here to vote on the Canadian Olympic team

PICK 13 FORWARDS:

  • David Backes, St. Louis Blues
  • David Booth, Florida Panthers
  • Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings
  • Chris Clark, Washington Capitals
  • Tim Connolly, Buffalo Sabres
  • Chris Drury, New York Rangers
  • Paul Gaustad, Buffalo Sabres
  • Brian Gionta, New Jersey Devils
  • Scott Gomez, New York Rangers
  • Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
  • Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks
  • Phil Kessel, Boston Bruins
  • Mike Knuble, Philadelphia Flyers
  • Jamie Langenbrunner, New Jersey Devils
  • Ryan Malone, Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Mike Modano, Dallas Stars
  • Zach Parise, New Jersey Devils
  • Jason Pominville, Buffalo Sabres
  • Bobby Ryan, Anaheim Ducks
  • Paul Stastny, Colorado Avalanche

PICK 7 DEFENSMEN:

  • Keith Ballard, Florida Panthers
  • Joe Corvo, Carolina Hurricanes
  • Tom Gilbert, Edmonton Oilers
  • Alex Goligoski, Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Ron Hainsey, Atlanta Thrashers
  • Erik Johnson, St. Louis Blues
  • Jack Johnson, Los Angeles Kings
  • Mike Komisarek, Montreal Canadiens
  • Jordan Leopold, Colorado Avalanche
  • John-Michael Liles, Colorado Avalanche
  • Paul Mara, New York Rangers
  • Paul Martin, New Jersey Devils
  • Matt Niskanen, Dallas Stars
  • Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh Penguins
  • Brian Rafalski, Detroit Red Wings
  • Ryan Suter, Nashville Predators
  • Ryan Whitney, Pittsburgh Penguins

PICK 3 GOALTENDERS:

  • Scott Clemmensen, New Jersey Devils
  • Ty Conklin, Detroit Red Wings
  • Rick DiPietro, New York Islanders
  • Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres
  • Tim Thomas, Boston Bruins

PICK 1 COACH:

  • Scott Gordon, New York Islanders
  • Tony Granato, Colorado Avalanche
  • Peter Laviolette
  • Mike Sullivan, Asst. Coach, Tampa Bay Lightning
  • John Tortorella
  • Ron Wilson, Toronto Maple Leafs

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