Team USA snubs star players as official roster is unveiled for 4 Nations Face-Off

On Wednesday, Team USA made its official roster announcement for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off and this is who the lineup will include:

GOALIES
Connor Hellebuyck , Winnipeg Jets
Jake Oettinger , Dallas Stars
Jeremy Swayman , Boston Bruins

DEFENSEMEN
Adam Fox, New York Rangers
Quinn Hughes, Vancouver Canucks
Charlie McAvoy, Boston Bruins
Brock Faber, Minnesota Wild
Noah Hanifin, Vegas Golden Knights
Jaccob Slavin, Carolina Hurricanes
Zack Werenski, Columbus Blue Jackets

FORWARDS
Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights
Auston Matthews, Toronto Maple Leafs
Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
Brady Tkachuk , Ottawa Senators
Matt Boldy , Minnesota Wild
Kyle Connor , Winnipeg Jets
Jake Guentzel , Tampa Bay Lightning
Jack Hughes , New Jersey Devils
Chris Kreider, New York Rangers
J.T. Miller , Vancouver Canucks
Dylan Larkin, Detroit Red Wings
Vincent Trocheck, New York Rangers

Fans quickly noticed how the American team had left off Montreal Canadiens’ Cole Caufield and Buffalo Sabres’ Tage Thompson. No other American-born player has scored more than Caufield yet this season. As for Thompson, I mean, who wouldn't want a 6-foot-6 center who has scored 13 goals this season on board? 

Other snubs up front include future Hall of Famer Patrick Kane , Alex DeBrincat , Jason Robertson , Clayton Keller and Brock Boeser.

On the back end, fans quickly noticed that Washington’s John Carlsson was missing - and no Capitals made any of the roster for the tournament. There is also Jets’ Neal Pionk, who is having a great season, but was snubbed.
Is this roster the one to win it all?