2026 Olympic men's ice hockey rosters

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Johnston is the class of the bunch but Geekie is on pace for 50 goals. And healthy Bedard is better.

Geekie led the league in goals for the calendar year didn’t he? Rocket of a shot and riding an innnnnsssaaaannneeee shooting percentage two years in a row.

[looooob]

we all know there are 3 true snubs


https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/edmont...anada-s-roster


though Staples will still be cheering for Canada despite the ' bad joke' of omitting Hyman


https://edmontonjournal.com/sports/h...-boston-bruins


(earlier in the week he said Team Canada would have 'rocks in their head' if they didn't take the full line of Hyman, McD, Nuge, a 'line' so good that it gets broken up (if it was ever together) by the 3rd period of any tied or trailing game

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

Yeah I’m of the opinion he beat out Bennett. It was one or the other.

Big Bennett fan. But he’s played a ton of hockey lately. And Wilson is flying.

More than that, Bennett is teammates with Tkachuk. They’re going for a three peat after this over.

So far as I can see, Tom Wilson is on this team for one reason - keep Matt Tkachuk under control. Wilson is not going to show Matt Tkachuk an ounce of mercy.

Sam Bennett might, so you take Wilson.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by gvitaly

Missed Johnston in that list, I mentioned he should be on the roster in the original post. I have no idea if Bedard is going to be healthy, and I wasn't following Geekie enough this season so I still see him as a 30G, 70P player that's having a great year.

Maybe but those stats beat Bennett's best year by 20 points. Not that Geekie has had those actual stats before. He's also a 50 point guy prior to now. I guess the question about him is whether this is a freak year or a product of finally being given a top role.

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

More than that, Bennett is teammates with Tkachuk. They’re going for a three peat after this over.

So far as I can see, Tom Wilson is on this team for one reason - keep Matt Tkachuk under control. Wilson is not going to show Matt Tkachuk an ounce of mercy.

Sam Bennett might, so you take Wilson.

That's a big reason. But Wilson's 21 goals/40 points in 39 games are a part of it too.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

Sidney Crosby has not lost a best-on-best tournament as a professional, and if I were a gambling man, I'd continue to bet on 87 coming through for this country when we need it.

Is it though? Remind me again, are the Russians any good at the 'Ice Hockey?'

You took one of the Top 3 Best teams in the World out. Is it really still 'Best-on-Best?' Or just 'Best-on-Best available?'

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by Locke

Is it though? Remind me again, are the Russians any good at the 'Ice Hockey?'

You took one of the Top 3 Best teams in the World out. Is it really still 'Best-on-Best?' Or just 'Best-on-Best available?'

… #### off.

[GioforPM]

Crosby won when Russians played as well.

[Groot]

Below is the top 20 highest paid defenseman by AAV for this season. Bolded names are eligible players that won't be playing for any Olympic squad.

6 out of 20 players not selected. 3 of the top 10. 2 of the top 10 are locked up by Edmonton.

Yes, I put this together solely to mock Edmonton.

(Player • Country • NHL Team • AAV • Olympic Status)

1. Erik Karlsson – Sweden – Pittsburgh Penguins – $11.5M – Projected Yes
2. Rasmus Dahlin – Sweden – Buffalo Sabres – $11.0M – Projected Yes
3. Drew Doughty – Canada – Los Angeles Kings – $11.0M – Yes
4. Evan Bouchard – Canada – Edmonton Oilers – $10.5M – No
5. Zach Werenski – USA – Columbus Blue Jackets – $9.58M – Projected Yes
6. Noah Dobson – Canada – Montreal Canadiens – $9.5M – No
7. Adam Fox – USA – New York Rangers – $9.5M – Projected Yes
8. Seth Jones – USA – Florida Panthers – $9.5M – Projected Yes
9. Charlie McAvoy – USA – Boston Bruins – $9.5M – Projected Yes
10. Darnell Nurse – Canada – Edmonton Oilers – $9.25M – No
11. Roman Josi – Switzerland – Nashville Predators – $9.059M – Projected Yes
12. Jakob Chychrun – Canada – Washington Capitals – $9.0M – No
13. Dougie Hamilton – Canada – New Jersey Devils – $9.0M – No
14. Luke Hughes – USA – New Jersey Devils – $9.0M – Projected No
15. Cale Makar – Canada – Colorado Avalanche – $9.0M – Yes
16. Alex Pietrangelo – Canada – Vegas Golden Knights – $8.8M – Ineligible (season-ending injury)
17. Moritz Seider – Germany – Detroit Red Wings – $8.55M – Projected Yes
18. Brock Faber – USA – Minnesota Wild – $8.5M – Projected Yes
19. Ivan Provorov – Russia – Columbus Blue Jackets – $8.5M – Ineligible (Russia not participating)
20. Mikhail Sergachev – Russia – Utah Hockey Club – $8.5M – Ineligible (Russia not participating)

[Enoch Root]

You can always debate this player over that player, but what concerns me is the age of the team. There are only 2 players under the age of 26, Hanley (24) and Celebrini. Two concerns:

1) teams that lack youth often have trouble generating energy

2) there will be other Olympics after this one, and part of the process is getting some young guys there, in order to gain experience so they are ready to lead next time.

IMO, there is room on the roster for Bedard and Schaufer - and maybe even Geekie

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Locke

Is it though? Remind me again, are the Russians any good at the 'Ice Hockey?'

You took one of the Top 3 Best teams in the World out. Is it really still 'Best-on-Best?' Or just 'Best-on-Best available?'

The Soviets haven’t medaled at an Olympics with NHL players since 2002.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Scroopy Noopers

… #### off.

I dont think theres really any need for that.

Olympic hockey just really isnt as great as people are making it out to be.

How much damage do you think France, Italy, Latvia, Germany and Denmark going to do?

Its like a 4, maybe 5 team competition. 3 of them are going to get medals.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by Locke

I dont think theres really any need for that.

Olympic hockey just really isnt as great as people are making it out to be.

How much damage do you think France, Italy, Latvia, Germany and Denmark going to do?

Its like a 4, maybe 5 team competition. 3 of them are going to get medals.

As opposed to the World Cup of soccer, which is totally 64 countries with a damn near even shot at the title.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

You can always debate this player over that player, but what concerns me is the age of the team. There are only 2 players under the age of 26, Hanley (24) and Celebrini. Two concerns:

1) teams that lack youth often have trouble generating energy

2) there will be other Olympics after this one, and part of the process is getting some young guys there, in order to gain experience so they are ready to lead next time.

IMO, there is room on the roster for Bedard and Schaufer - and maybe even Geekie

Totally agree. The two that stick out for me, due to age are Stone & Doughty.

Question for those who are familiar with Cirelli's play.. is he a shut down guy? Trying to understand his selection.

[BigThief]

Suzuki is a great player, dismissing him as soft and undersized is stupid. I still think Bennett should be on the team, especially over Horvat

[Braden]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

You can always debate this player over that player, but what concerns me is the age of the team. There are only 2 players under the age of 26, Hanley (24) and Celebrini. Two concerns:

1) teams that lack youth often have trouble generating energy

2) there will be other Olympics after this one, and part of the process is getting some young guys there, in order to gain experience so they are ready to lead next time.

IMO, there is room on the roster for Bedard and Schaufer - and maybe even Geekie

Geekie is 27 so doesn't really fit the young narrative, plus it's his first season ever on ppg pace. Think there would be other subs like Johnston that would be much more deserving

[GioforPM]

Originally Posted by Enoch Root

You can always debate this player over that player, but what concerns me is the age of the team. There are only 2 players under the age of 26, Hanley (24) and Celebrini. Two concerns:

1) teams that lack youth often have trouble generating energy

2) there will be other Olympics after this one, and part of the process is getting some young guys there, in order to gain experience so they are ready to lead next time.

IMO, there is room on the roster for Bedard and Schaufer - and maybe even Geekie

I think the usual process will be to get these guys into other tournaments between Olympics (4 Nations etc). Or the World Cup back in the day.

I think Bedard would be there but for the injury. Schaefer - I just don't think they figure an 18 year old is ready.

[gvitaly]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

Maybe but those stats beat Bennett's best year by 20 points. Not that Geekie has had those actual stats before. He's also a 50 point guy prior to now. I guess the question about him is whether this is a freak year or a product of finally being given a top role.

The other question about Geekie is, is he a center, and does Canada need him to play C? I think he mostly plays with Lindholm as his center, and Pasta/Steeves on the wing.

[GreenLantern2814]

Originally Posted by GioforPM

That's a big reason. But Wilson's 21 goals/40 points in 39 games are a part of it too.

It’s helpful, but he’s the one PPG forward you’re comfortable sacrificing for the balance of a game if it gets Matt Tkachuk out of there as well.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814

The Soviets haven’t medaled at an Olympics with NHL players since 2002.

Well...of course not, considering the Soviet Union fell in 1991. They werent even around in 2002.

Thats like saying that Czechoslovakia isn't even trying anymore.