Do you guys really believe Quick should be the starter over Miller? I realize I'm biased here, but with how Quick has struggled this year while Jones and Scrivens have played phenomenal, coupled with Miller's great season, I don't think I'd want him as the #1.
I get that posting this is probably asking for flames and such, but as an American, I want the player that's going to give my country the best chance to win. Miller did that in Vancouver and he's playing up to that standard so far this year. Haven't seen that this season from Quick yet, and perhaps it will be decided in the next month on how he comes back from injury and such.
Quick played better in the 2012 playoffs than Miller ever has in his career (which was the 2010 Olympics).
I think they know to beat Canada they are going to need an epic goaltending performance, and I think the GM's and coaching staff feel like Quick can deliver that better than Miller can, that is what I gathered reading Burnside's great article.
Not really his fault on this one, but Miller has played 13 playoff games in five years, and not past the second round since 07. Again not his fault, but that is a factor, especially when you consider how great Quick has been in big games.
BTW, from reading the article it came down to JJ vs. Fowler and Fowler won 6-3. Boy, these guys other than DL must really not like something about Yandle's game. I assume if there is an injury JJ would be the next man up, amazing that the 40th best US d-man (according to someone) came so close to a spot.
Also looks like Wheeler/Oshie beat out Ryan and Patches beat out Saad. I personally think Saad and Patches were good enough, but they wanted the extra center. Hopefully we can stop comparing Saad to Clifford now.