Overview
- Daily Faceoff released its last pre-tournament roster forecasts for Team USA (Nov. 27) and Team Canada (Nov. 28), framing the selections ahead of official announcements.
- USA’s camp roster is expected Dec. 1, with training in Duluth from Dec. 15–23 and pre-tournament games scheduled against Finland and Germany.
- Analysts caution that goaltending is the United States’ thinnest position, while Cole Hutson is projected to anchor the blue line with heavy minutes after leading the 2025 event in points.
- Projected American lines lean on chemistry from USNTDP pairings, with James Hagens headlining the forward group and Cole Eiserman among the key scoring threats as the team chases a three-peat.
- Canada plans a 10-day camp in Niagara Falls, exhibitions versus Sweden, and a Dec. 23 game against Denmark, with Calgary’s Zayne Parekh expected on loan and Harrison Brunicke and Berkly Catton viewed as possibilities.