Chris Drury, Mike Sullivan, and David Quinn fought to have Adam Fox on the 2026 roster, but the Rangers’ star was ultimately left off in a decision that prioritizes "depth" over elite IQ.
Adam Fox is one of the best American defenders in the NHL today, but he will not be representing his country at the 2026 Winter Olympics. This is the case even though Mike Sullivan is the head coach of Team USA, Chris Drury is an assistant general manager, and David Quinn is part of the coaching staff.