The Herd with Colin Cowherd Best of The Herd
Feb 23, 2026
Chris Broussard, sports analyst known for sharp NBA takes, and Tony Granato, former NHL player and coach, join to debate team building and roster fit. They dive into Luka Dončić’s ball-dominant style versus team-first prospects. They celebrate Team USA’s Olympic hockey win, praise Connor Hellebuyck’s goaltending, and unpack special teams, chemistry, and three-on-three overtime drama.
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Olympic Hockey Unites The Country
- Olympic hockey unifies a divided America by driving genuine national passion and early-morning gatherings.
- Colin points to underdog status, players' CBA fight to play internationally, and visceral fan reactions like 4:45am bar lineups as proof.
Hellebuyck Played A Jim Craig Night
- Connor Hellebuyck stole the gold-medal game with an epic goaltending performance, keeping Team USA alive during a Canadian onslaught.
- Colin compares it to Jim Craig 1980 and notes Canada outshot the U.S. 42 to 28, especially dominating the second period.
Build Winning Rosters Around Roles Not Stars
- Roster construction prioritized chemistry, role players, and specialty teams over pure star power to win gold.
- Tony Granato explains Billy Guerin kept Four Nations core, added Quinn Hughes, and emphasized a 15-for-15 penalty kill and Hellebuyck in net.