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The IIHF issued a clear reminder that they outlawed all hits to the head in 2002, so expect zero-tolerance enforcement at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver. Of course, if it's a game officiated by NHL refs...

Not a big surprise, but really cool nonetheless. Kyle Okposo is just 21, he had a solid World Championships for Team USA, and I don't think he realizes yet just how good he can be. This will only help. Congratulations to the young winger. Who scores more goals next year - Okposo or JT?

Scott Gordon retains his Team USA assistant coaching position, this time for the 2010 Olympics -- and this time for with John Tortorella (not Ron Wilson corrected: I originally read it as Torts getting the head gig). Is this Islanders-Rangers alliance unholy?

"Suddenly, what seemed like a lock for Team USA in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics is very much in doubt. Unless DiPietro has a remarkable comeback, the No. 1 job will fall to either Ryan Miller or Tim Thomas." >>Pierre LeBrun, joining the chorus to shut DP down. Hadn't really considered the Olympics -- I'm just concerned about getting him healthy for next Islanders' season. But regardless, wouldn't that be a great addition to Thomas' winding journey?