The Russians relied too heavily on superstars, they didn't have a TEAM that clicked. Now with time they probably could have, but it hasn't been the case for a while.

I reckon they'll have to go back to having players stay at "The Base" and fielding a team that is like the Harlem Globetrotters. Guys that play on the same Professional team, same Olympic team, and know how to play together.

Back in the day the Russians fielded some special teams, but now they only have special players.

Ovechkin, Kovalchyuk, Malkin......man I'd take Fedorov, Bure, Mogilny all day over those dudes. Datsyuk could have hung with the players from the 90's though.