New Jersey Devils Kyle Palmieri Added to World Cup Roster for Team USA

New Jersey Devils forward, Kyle Palmieri has been added to the roster for Team USA during the World Cup of Hockey Tournament. 

Palmieri will replace injured Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan on the team as they compete for the title in the World Cup in Toronto, Ontario, from September 17 to October 1. Callahan had to bow out after having surgery on his hip on June 21, which will require five weeks of rehabilitation. 

Team USA general manager, Dean Lombardi said, “Kyle brings an all-around game that we are confident that will fit nicely with the framework we are trying to build. He is coming off an outstanding year in New Jersey and will play an important role with our team.”

The 25-year-old forward had career highs in the National Hockey League in goals (30), assists (27) and points (57) this past season. He also added 11 goals and 12 assists on the power play. Palmieri played in all 82 games for the Devils during the 2015-2016 campaign. 

Palmieri has helped the Red, White and Blue win medals on three different occasions. During the 2010 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championship, he was a part of the gold medal winning squad. At the 2011 IIHF World Junior Championship, as well as the 2008 IIHF Under-18 World Championship, he helped Team USA to bronze medals.

 In six seasons with the Devils and the Anaheim Ducks, Palmieri has put up 73 goals and 73 assists in 280 games. The Ducks selected the Montvale, New Jersey native with the 26^th pick in the 2009 NHL Draft. 

Palmieri joins Devils goaltender Cory Schneider on the USA roster. 

Also representing the USA, are forwards; Justin Abdelkader of the Detroit Red Wings, David Backes of the Boston Bruins, Brandon Dubinsky of the Columbus Blue Jackets, Patrick Kane of the Chicago Blackhawks, Ryan Kesler of the Ducks, T.J. Oshie of the Washington Capitals, Max Pacioretty of the Montreal Canadiens, Zach Parise of the Minnesota Wild, Joe Pavelski of the San Jose Sharks, Derek Stepan of the New York Rangers, James van Riemsdyk of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Blake Wheeler of the Winnipeg Jets.

On defense, Dustin Byfuglien of the Jets, John Carlson of the Capitals, Erik Johnson of the Colorado Avalanche, Jack Johnson of the Blue Jackets, Ryan McDonagh of the Rangers, Mats Niskanen of the Capitals and Ryan Suter of the Wild. 

The other two netminders for the Red, White and Blue include the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Ben Bishop and Jonathan Quick of the Los Angeles Kings.