The NHL's 4 Nations Face-Off rosters have sparked debate, particularly concerning notable omissions. Players not selected are striving to showcase their skills as potential replacements.
Mark Scheifele of the Winnipeg Jets is excelling with seven points in four games, while St. Louis Blues' Robert Thomas has returned strong with 13 points since his injury. Utah Hockey Club's Clayton Keller is also making a case with his versatility and recent performance.
Darcy Kuemper of the Los Angeles Kings has rebounded well, and Eeli Tolvanen from the Seattle Kraken is showing promise with his scoring. These players could be key additions if injuries occur before the tournament.
