My Apologies To Brian Burke
Chris Drury Is A Winner I owe an apology to Brian Burke and Team USA. I was highly critical of one selection on their 23-man roster. Chris Drury just didn't fit in my eyes. Drury had 22 points in 57 games for the Rangers leading up to the Olympics. He had been relegated to fourth-line duty at times this season. He didn't seem to earn his spot on this roster. I felt that Blues young forward T.J. Oshie had done everything to solidify his place on this team. I still feel that way but I understand now, after Drury's performance vs. Canada, why the Rangers captain is on this squad. He does everything and anything his team needs to win the game. He always makes the smart play and rarely makes a mistake. He's one of Team USA's best penalty killers; he constantly gets his stick in the passing lanes and blocks shots with the best of them. His sprawling block attempt on Drew Doughty's point shot epitomizes the type of player Drury is....