New York Rangers star defenseman Adam Fox dealt another massive blow following recent announcement
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Olympic roster drama grows as Jackson LaCombe joins Team USA and Bill Guerin leaves New York Rangers fans frustrated once again.
Peter Baugh pointed out the painful part for New York, LaCombe is yet another defenseman chosen over Fox, and Fox is a right shot like Jones. Baugh also noted Fox’s lower-body injury could be part of the equation, since he’s skating back in New York but wasn’t on the Rangers’ trip.
Notably, that’s another defenseman selected over Adam Fox, who is a right shot like Jones (LaCombe is left).
Fox’s lower-body injury could factor into the decision. He’s skating back in New York but not on this trip.
Fox is 27 and he’s not some fringe guy, he’s a Norris Trophy winner and a driver of clean exits when the Rangers are right. So every new name that slides into the pool feels like another reminder that the door is still closed.
Adam Fox absence keeps Team USA debate loud
It’s hard not to take it personally, because Fox is exactly the kind of defenseman you trust when the pace spikes.
To be fair, injuries matter in Olympic planning, and Guerin’s group is building a tournament roster, not a popularity list. But the LaCombe’s addition over Adam Fox and several others makes zero sense.
With that being said, the next milestone is simple, get Fox fully healthy and dominating again, because the loudest rebuttal to any «fit» argument is a month of elite NHL tape.
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