Dallas Star Robertson Snubbed from Team USA Olympic Hockey Roster

One of the NHL's top scorers will miss the 2026 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The United States men's hockey team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Beijing will not include Dallas Stars winger Jason Robertson, who has 66 points so far this NHL season. Robertson was left off the final roster, a surprising omission given his strong offensive production.

Why it matters

Robertson's exclusion from the U.S. Olympic team is a notable snub, as he has emerged as one of the NHL's most prolific scorers over the past two seasons. His absence could hurt the Americans' chances of winning a medal in men's hockey, an event the U.S. has struggled in at recent Winter Games.

The details

The 23-year-old Robertson has blossomed into a star for the Dallas Stars, ranking among the NHL's top goal-scorers and point-producers this season. However, the U.S. Olympic team selection committee opted not to include him on the final 25-man roster, a decision that has surprised many hockey analysts and fans.

  • The 2026 Winter Olympics in Beijing will take place from February 4-20, 2026.

The players

Jason Robertson

A 23-year-old winger for the Dallas Stars who has emerged as one of the NHL's most productive scorers over the past two seasons.

Team USA

The United States men's hockey team competing at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

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What they’re saying

“I thought that this year was different from last year,”

— Jason Robertson (wn.com)

The takeaway

Robertson's exclusion from the U.S. Olympic hockey team is a puzzling decision that could come back to haunt the Americans if they struggle to score goals in Beijing. The young Stars winger has proven himself as one of the NHL's elite offensive talents, making his omission all the more surprising.