As I looked through the possible snubs for the last roster spot, namely Tyler Johnson of the Tampa Bay Lightning, I couldn't help but notice the glaring omissions on defense. As reference, the defensemen named to the American squad are Ryan Suter, Erik Johnson, Jack Johnson, John Carlson, Dustin Byfuglien, and Matt Niskanen. Let's compare them to some notable snubs:
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Erik Johnson faced stiff competition last season, which happens when your own team is filled with guys who aren't considered stiff competition, but his inclusion is questionable.