Team USA announced a list of 44 players invited to the Olympic Orientation Camp, with notable omissions including Lane Hutson and Alex Debrincat. Hutson had a standout rookie season, scoring 66 points in 82 games and tying the NHL record for rookie defenseman assists. The Orientation Camp will take place on Aug. 26 and 27, focusing on team-building without on-ice training. Only six players have been confirmed for the Olympics, leaving room for additional selections as the event approaches.
Lane Hutson, the reigning Calder Trophy winner, had a breakout rookie performance with 66 points in 82 games and tied the NHL record for most assists by a rookie defenseman.
The Selection Camp for Team USA will gather on Aug. 26 and 27 but will not include on-ice training, focusing instead on assessing potential roster fits.
Despite 24 forwards being invited to the Orientation Camp, key players like Detroit Red Wings winger Alex Debrincat were notably excluded from the list.
Only six players have been officially confirmed for the Olympics, leaving the possibility for last-minute additions to the Team USA roster.
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