It’s now known that Team USA will announce their Olympic roster on the morning of Friday, Jan. 2. However, it may differ from what many American fans are expecting — or hoping for.
Related: Canada Announces 2026 Olympic Men’s Hockey Roster
Jason Robertson Snubbed?
A recent report from DLLS Sports writer Sean Shapiro explained: “The feeling from talking to some Stars people is that Jason Robertson is still on the outside of the USA Olympic roster.”
22 skaters are expected to be named. If Robertson is ommitted, assuming they go with the standard 14 forwards and 8 defensemen, that would mean Team USA brass believes 14 forwards are more valuable to the team than the Dallas Stars‘ standout.
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