Dylan Larkin makes Team USA while two other Red Wings appear to be a large snub
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Team USA announced its roster for the 2026 Olympics, confirming Dylan Larkin's selection while also revealing the snubs of two other Detroit Red Wings players.
There was very little doubt surrounding the fact that we should see Dylan Larkin play for the United States in the upcoming Olympic Games, set to go down in February in Milan-Cortina.
Last year, at the 4-Nations Face-Off, the Detroit Red Wings captain only tallied two points in four games but has been among the top offensive producers in the NHL so far this season, with 38 points in 42 games.
However, the official announcement from Team USA also confirmed that two other Red Wings members won't get the opportunity to represent the U.S.
Team USA Snubs Alex DeBrincat And Patrick Kane From Olympics Roster
The Minnesota Wild and Team USA general manager Bill Guerin had the tough assignment of building a team that would defend the U.S. honor after the tough loss to Canada at the 4-Nations.
"We're excited about our team and congratulate everyone named today. It was incredibly difficult for our management group to get to the final roster and that's a credit to so many in our country, including all those at the grassroots level who help make our sport so strong. There's nothing like the Olympics and I know our players and staff will represent our country well and work hard to achieve our ultimate goal." - Bill Guerin
Check out the full roster here:
"FORWARDS (14)
Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth
Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
J.T. Miller, New York Rangers
Brock Nelson, Colorado Avalanche
Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres
Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers
DEFENSEMEN (8)
Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks
Seth Jones, Florida Panthers
Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins
Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators
Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
GOALIES (3)
Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins"
Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
Jack Hughes, New Jersey Devils
Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth
Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
J.T. Miller, New York Rangers
Brock Nelson, Colorado Avalanche
Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres
Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers
DEFENSEMEN (8)
Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks
Seth Jones, Florida Panthers
Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins
Jake Sanderson, Ottawa Senators
Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
Zach Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets
GOALIES (3)
Connor Hellebuyck, Winnipeg Jets
Jake Oettinger, Dallas Stars
Jeremy Swayman, Boston Bruins"
Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane, despite being among the best forwards in Detroit, weren't chosen.
Kane, 37, is a leader for the American group and has scored 24 points in 27 games this season.
As for DeBrincat, he tallied 41 points in 42 games, the sixth-best total among American-born players in the NHL.
Official comments from the players involved are expected soon. Stay tuned for more.
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JANVIER 2 | 93 ANSWERS Dylan Larkin makes Team USA while two other Red Wings appear to be a large snub Are you surprised about Team USA's decision on Alex DeBrincat and Patrick Kane for the upcoming Olympic Games? | ||
| Yes | 57 | 61.3 % |
| No | 36 | 38.7 % |
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