The United States men's hockey team is viewed as a long shot to win the competition at the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The absence of NHL players from the tournament will hurt the team's chances, and it would be a surprise if the squad makes it to the gold-medal match.
Collegiate and AHL players make up most of the American roster, with a few overseas-based players in China also competing for the United States.
Recent top-five NHL draft picks Matty Beniers and Jake Sanderson headline the young roster, which has just six players over the age of 30 on the roster.