Team USA
No team in this tournament has faced anywhere near the level of scrutiny Team USA has received for their roster selection and lineup choices / scratches. Among the fantastic players absent from their roster: Phil Kessel, who was named the best forward of the Sochi Olympics and was in the running for the Conn Smythe in Pittsburgh’s the Stanley Cup win last June; Kevin Shattenkirk, perhaps the premiere present-day American defenceman and a right shot to boot; defenceman Justin Faulk (another righty), scorer of 16 goals in 2015-16, as well as Torey Krug and Tyler Johnson.
Team Canada vs. Team USA – 2016 World Cup of Hockey Preview
