Until now, Ryan Malone was outside looking in. But 10 goals in 15 games cannot be ignored, so he's the latest addition to our projected Team USA men's Olympic roster.
Now that he's healthy and playing again, Joe Pavelski also makes the cut.
Meanwhile, Mike Komisarek has played his way off the team, and David Booth is a concussion casualty until further notice.
With so many quality American players emerging these days, the management group is facing some youth-versus-experience decisions. Just how young should this team be?
The team will be named on New Year's Day, during the NHL's annual Winter Classic game.
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