NHL American Scorers Missed Playoffs Cut
- As the general manager for the U.S.national men's hockey team, Bill Guerin's record has been solid so far.
- guerin's roster is noticeably missing two of the United States' most hazardous scorers - Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars and Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens.
- Heading into Thursday's NHL games, both Robertson and Caufield are sitting at 30 goals for the season.
As the general manager for the U.S.national men’s hockey team, Bill Guerin’s record has been solid so far. The true test of his leadership will come next month in italy, when the 2026 U.S. Winter Olympics hockey team takes to the ice.
guerin’s roster is noticeably missing two of the United States’ most hazardous scorers – Jason Robertson of the Dallas Stars and Cole Caufield of the Montreal Canadiens.
Heading into Thursday’s NHL games, both Robertson and Caufield are sitting at 30 goals for the season. They’re two of just five players in the league to have reached that benchmark and their production has been no fluke. For Robertson, 26, its his fifth-straight season with 29 goals or more. He peaked at 46 goals in 2022-23 and is also tied for 10th in the NHL points race, with 62 points in 53 games.
Caufield, 25, has scored at least 23 goals in all five of his NHL seasons. His career high of 37 goals came last season. He has 54 points in 53 games this year.
As a player, Guerin saw frist-hand what it takes to win, and the fine line between first and second place. He was part of the gold-medal-winning U.S.team at the 1996 World Cup of hockey and was also a three-time Olympian who won silver in Salt Lake City in 2002.
Now in his seventh season as the general manager of the Minnesota Wild, the 55-year-old Massachusetts native first served as an assistant general manager with Team USA under the legendary
Table of Contents dallas Stars forward Logan Robertson is eligible and perhaps available to represent the United States at the 2026 IIHF World Championship,despite limited availability in past years due to his team’s consistent playoff contention. Robertson has a history of representing the U.S. in international competitions.He recorded seven points in seven games at the 2019 World Junior Championship and contributed nine points in ten games when the U.S. won bronze at the 2021 Men’s World Championship. He notably chose to develop his junior hockey career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with the Kingston Frontenacs and Niagara IceDogs, rather than through the USA Hockey National Team Progress Program. Robertson’s participation in the World championship has been constrained by the timing of the tournament, which overlaps with the NHL’s Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Dallas Stars have reached the playoffs for four consecutive seasons (2022-2025), advancing to the Conference Final in each of the last three years (2023, 2024, 2025). This sustained playoff success has limited his availability for international duty. Whether Robertson will be available for the 2026 tournament will depend on the Stars’ performance in the 2026 Stanley cup Playoffs. If Dallas does not advance deep into the playoffs, Robertson could join the U.S. team,bolstering their offensive capabilities. As of January 30, 2026, the Stars are projected to be a strong contender for the playoffs, making his availability uncertain.Logan Robertson and Potential participation in the 2026 IIHF World Championship
Early Hockey Career and International Experience
Dallas Stars Playoff Runs and Availability
Potential for 2026 Participation