The 2026 Winter Olympics are just a couple of months away, with NHL players returning after 2014’s absence. This adds an incredible lineup of Canadian hockey stars expected to take the ice.
General Manager Doug Armstrong faces tough decisions in assembling a strong roster. Already, several key players, such as Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon, are confirmed for the trip to Italy. The challenge remains to decide who fills the remaining spots.
The complete projected roster includes:
Forwards
- Connor Bedard, Blackhawks
- Macklin Celebrini, Sharks
- Sidney Crosby, Penguins
- Brandon Hagel, Lightning
- Seth Jarvis, Hurricanes
- Wyatt Johnston, Stars
- Nathan MacKinnon, Avalanche
- Brad Marchand, Panthers
- Mitch Marner, Golden Knights
- Connor McDavid, Oilers
- Brayden Point, Lightning
- Sam Reinhart, Panthers
- Mark Scheifele, Jets
- Nick Suzuki, Canadiens
Defensemen
- Evan Bouchard, Oilers
- Jakob Chychrun, Capitals
- Cale Makar, Avalanche
- Josh Morrissey, Jets
- Colton Parayko, Blues
- Matthew Schaefer, Islanders
- Shea Theodore, Golden Knights
- Devon Toews, Avalanche
Goalies
- Jet Greaves, Blue Jackets
- Logan Thompson, Capitals
- Scott Wedgewood, Avalanche
Canada boasts a forward lineup unmatched in skill, which will likely leave some strong candidates out of the final selection.
