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USA Hockey released its roster for the Olympics on Friday, and there were some notable omissions.
New York Rangers star defenseman Adam Fox and Dallas Stars left winger Jason Robertson were left off the list. Fox played for the United States in the 4 Nations Tournament last year, but struggled there.
However, despite his difficulties during the 4 Nations Tournament, the 27-year-old remains one of the best defenders in the NHL. The winner of the 2020-21 Norris Trophy – awarded to the best defenseman in the NHL – has 28 points in 24 games played this season.
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Adam Fox (23) of the New York Rangers prepares for the faceoff against the Detroit Red Wings during the second period at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on November 7, 2025. (Dave Reginek/NHLI via Getty Images)
Fox has four goals and 24 assists. The three-time All-Star missed 14 games with a shoulder injury, and the Rangers sorely missed their top defenseman, going 6-6-2 in his absence while the power play faltered without him.
Fox said being left off the list was “disappointing.”
“It’s obviously disappointing,” Fox said, according to NHL.com. “I thought I played as well as I thought I could have and that decision is out of your hands at some point. It is what it is. You just have to move on.”
“I don’t think you have any expectations (of making the Olympic team), I would say, but I obviously thought my play this year was worth it and my record as well,” Fox said. “But it’s no longer up to me at some point. The decision is the decision and I guess that’s how it goes.”
Robertson was left out of the 4 Nations squad last season due to a slow start, but the 26-year-old has had a strong start this season. In 41 games played, Robertson scored 24 goals and recorded 24 assists, leading fans to believe that he could provide Team USA with high-level scoring.
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New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) passes the puck against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period at Madison Square Garden in New York, New York on November 16, 2025. (John Jones/Imagn Images)
Here is the composition of the USA team:
Attackers
Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth
Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
JT Miller, Rangers
Brock Nelson, Colorado Avalanche
Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabers
Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
Vincent Trocheck, Rangers
Defender
Brock Faber, Savage
Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins
Noah Hanifin, Knights
Quinn Hughes, Savage
Seth Jones, Panthers
Jake Sanderson, senators
Jacob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
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Dallas Stars left winger Jason Robertson (21) skates against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the game at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas on December 21, 2025. (Jérôme Miron/Imagn Images)
Goalkeepers
Connor Hellebuyck, Jets
Jake Oettinger, Stars
Jeremy Swayman, Bruins
Competitions for the 2026 Winter Olympics will begin on February 4, 2026 and continue until February 22, 2026.
