Around the NHL with Elliotte Friedman: Team USA Takes Shape

Guest host Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa open Friday's show alongside Elliotte Friedman, Sportsnet NHL insider and host of 32 Thoughts. The guys discuss Team USA's Olympic roster that was announced this morning, GM Bill Guerin's mentality to "run it back" from the 4 Nations, and debate why some of the league's best goal scorers are being passed over for more seasoned players. They also touch on Finland and Sweden's Olympic selections, the biggest surprises from this morning's announcements, and Mark Scheifele and Seth Jarvis' disappointment after missing out on Team Canada. Friedge wraps up with thoughts on Bo Horvat's injury, today's Winter Classic taking place in Miami, the role IIHF officiating will play in Milano Cortina, and Auston Matthews' hat-trick last night. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.