The United States’ roster for the 2016 World Cup was released on Friday, and it’s more notable for the names not on it than the ones that are.
Phil Kessel, Kevin Shattenkirk left off of final USA World Cup of Hockey roster
The United States will go to Toronto without some notable names.
Pittsburgh Penguins winger Phil Kessel, St. Louis Blues defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk all missed the final cut.
Instead, Team USA general manager Dean Lombardi chose to take a familiar lineup to the World Cup. Veterans Ryan Callahan, Brandon Dubinsky, David Backes and Jack Johnson return alongside team stars Joe Pavelski, Patrick Kane and Max Pacioretty. Head coach John Tortorella likely had a large say in the roster; he's coached Dubinsky, Callahan and Johnson in the NHL for years.
Forwards
| Player | Pro Team |
| Justin Abdelkader | Detroit Red Wings |
| David Backes | St. Louis Blues |
| Ryan Callahan | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Brandon Dubinsky | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Patrick Kane | Chicago Blackhawks |
| Ryan Kesler | Anaheim Ducks |
| T.J. Oshie | Washington Capitals |
| Max Pacioretty | Montreal Canadiens |
| Zach Parise | Minnesota Wild |
| Joe Pavelski | San Jose Sharks |
| Derek Stepan | New York Rangers |
| James van Riemsdyk | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Blake Wheeler | Winnipeg Jets |
Defensemen
| Player | NHL team |
| Dustin Byfuglien | Winnipeg Jets |
| John Carlson | Washington Capitals |
| Erik Johnson | Colorado Avalanche |
| Jack Johnson | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Ryan McDonagh | New York Rangers |
| Matt Niskanen | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Ryan Suter | Minnesota Wild |
Goalies
| Player | NHL team |
| Ben Bishop | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Jonathan Quick | Los Angeles Kings |
| Cory Schneider | New Jersey Devils |
The 2016 World Cup of Hockey takes place from Sept. 17 to Oct. 1 at Air Canada Centre in Toronto. ESPN and Sportsnet will televise every game.
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