Looks like the shootout king of Sochi will get another go-round under the Team USA crest, as T.J. Oshie will join fellow Olympian John Carlson at the upcoming World Cup. Both represented the US in Sochi back in 2014 (the first Olympics for both).
Here’s how the rest of the preliminary roster shakes out, with the remaining roster for Team USA and the rest of the squads to be announced closer to the start of the tournament:
G Ben Bishop, Tampa Bay Lightning
G Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings
G Cory Schneider, New Jersey DevilsDustin Byfuglien
D John Carlson, Washington Capital
D Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers
F Justin Abdelkader, Detroit Red Wings
F Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
F T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals
F Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens
F Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild
F Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks
F Derek Stepan, New York Rangers