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Jack Hughes is in a position to fail at the Winter Olympics

Jack Hughes is not being used to his full potential on Team USA, and it's going to really hurt his ability to make a difference at the Winter Olympics.

United States forward Jack Hughes (86) during the 4 Nations Face-Off: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Jack Hughes secured his place at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Despite a down season that includes two different injuries and his worst output on a per-game basis since 2020-21. He’s still averaging a point per game, but he’s only played 36 games this season.