I agree on the relay... but I think Swirbul will get the nod over Laukli. Don't get me wrong, Laukli is the future. But Swirbul had great early season results at Davos (3rd in 10k) and TDS, so she is proven, despite Laukli beating her at the skiathlon (lets be honest, the classic ski wax issue probably had a lot to do with that). Laukli looks to be a strong climber. She will do great things soon.

The best part of this is arguing who we can put on a women's RELAY. I've been following XC for 30 years, and this is the first time I've ever had the luxury of worrying about who is in the right line up for a US relay.

I'm also gonna say Sweden is going to top Norway. If Svahn get can get it together (I have no idea what happened to her in the sprint), they will send her our first, and she will gap the field (unless Norway sends Johaug, then all bets are off).