Thank you for correctly having Werenski on this. You can probably leave Gaudreau off, though. Not because he's worse, I think he's probably just been leapfrogged by deserving younger players.

i would think USA might want some sort of defensive player on the fourth line.

Anyone leaving Werenski isn't paying attention. But I'm also taking Boeser and Keller over Gaudreau. You can make a case for Pesce and Slavin too.

Agreed. Nothing against Gaudreau, and if he had real linemates he'd still have a case I think, but as it is, I absolutely think there are other players who have earned it. Keller is a perfect example, although I'd probably keep Gaudreau over Caufield if we're swapping a single forward for Keller. Gaudreau is a better playmaker and is neutral defensively, while Caufield is a liability. Also I'd have Larkin starting and scratch Tage, especially after this injury-plagued season he's had. Slavin over Luke Hughes as well. Hughes is very young and has proven nothing yet.