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Projecting the Canadian and American 2026 Olympic Rosters

 

Connor McDavid's unforgettable winner (Getty Images)

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    Sincere Sports hasn't been on a roll like this since I started forfeiting technology during the summers and turned my writing abilities to abstract assessments of Hannah Arendt's banality of evil, instead of superficial sports recaps. I can't quite understand the reasons for this newfound writing binge. It certainly isn't the pathetically bad Maple Leafs team that are currently getting caved in by the retooling Boston Bruins as I put the finishing touches on this article. Maybe Montreal's sudden influx of winter weather has put me in a mood for hockey? Perhaps the Toronto Blue Jays' devastating Game 7 World Series loss has caused me to disassociate with MLB free agency? Regardless of the reasons, I hope some people can appreciate this burst of content before I inevitably go on another hiatus until the World Juniors. 
    Collectively, the hockey world has remembered that we're in the midst of an Olympic year, which means a repeat of the legendary 4 Nations Face Off that we enjoyed so immensely in February of this year.   With a somewhat meaningful sample size of five weeks of the 2025-26 season, it feels like a fabulous time to delve into the roster projections, given the brain trusts of Canada and the United States are meeting this week to narrow down the rosters. 
    This article will predict what I expect out of the Canadian and American teams, rather than outlining the players that I would pick if I were the GM for each respective country. Some of my biases undoubtedly leaked through, but I tried to insert myself into Doug Armstrong and Bill Guerin's shoes. As a result of this stipulation, there is a lot of continuity from February's tourney, but I made a fair few changes based on what we've seen from the past nine months in the hockey world. 

Canada

Forwards


    Canada's strength is clearly its all-world group of forwards, a contingent with so much offensive talent that the nuclear Connor Bedard has to settle for a 13th forward spot to start the tournament. Hockey Canada has historically prized work ethic and heaviness in their bottom-six, but the relentless speed and skill in this top-six should balance that out.
    The consensus Team Canada roster has Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon as the centers on the top two lines to share the wealth. Given the top defensive gear we saw from the Slavin-Faber pair in February, it makes sense to divvy up the minutes of the two best players on the planet. I don't deny that will likely be the case, but I also came away somewhat disappointed by McDavid's performance at the 4 Nations tournament, especially in the games against the States, obviously barring the two instantly memorable goals that he scored against them. A surefire way to avoid this conundrum is by stacking MacKinnon and McDavid on the same line to create the greatest talent infusion ever seen on ice. Even I could probably score a few goal alongside those mutants, but Canada has a luxury of complementary wingers to pick from instead. Sam Reinhart is an obvious fit. Jon Cooper tried him with McDavid at the 4 Nations to mixed results, but he's an excellent forechecker and would serve as the perfect net-front vacuum to bang in the chances that McDavid and MacKinnon can create in tight spaces. I thought Reinhart struggled to hang with the best of the best to a certain degree at the 4 Nations, but I wouldn't expect that to continue; he has the deft touch and relentless motor to excel alongside other skilled players.
    The second line would be an absolute dream for fans of the next generation. The pair of Sidney Crosby and Brad Marchand is one of the most iconic forward duos of Canadian hockey over the past decade. They were utterly dominant at the 2016 World Cup of Hockey (Crosby led the tournament in points, Marchand led the tournament in goals). Nevertheless, the chemistry between Crosby and Macklin Celebrini might be even more tantalizing. As linemates at the 2025 World Championships, Celebrini displayed his incredible ability, elevating Sid's game to an even higher level. Celebrini has been unstoppable to start the season, showcasing his readiness for the biggest moments. Although Celebrini's 123-point pace is impressive on its own, the youngster's detailed game off the puck remains the biggest reason for his inclusion. The hustle that Celebrini possesses at 19 years of age is unprecedented. His game is also perfectly suited to scale up to playing alongside better players.
    Cooper has probably dreamt about assembling this third line for years. It's no secret that Mitch Marner is a favourite of Canada's coach. His defensive stick and hockey sense are traits that Cooper highly values in high-leverage forwards. Marner is also among the league's most gifted playmakers; he got the primary assist on the most memorable goal in recent Canadian hockey history, McDavid's overtime winner against the U.S. (he also scored a pretty fabulous goal himself in OT against Sweden during the round robin). Brayden Point has started this season slowly, but he was one of Canada's most consistently dangerous forwards throughout the 4 Nations. Brandon Hagel equally earned himself some goodwill from the Canadian brass with his play in February's showcase. Hagel and Point will have built-in chemistry from their time together in Tampa Bay, whereas Marner's smarts will allow him to slot in effortlessly.
    Canada has enough skilled players to assemble a fourth line of bona fide offensive superstars, but they'll likely choose a prototypical Canadian depth unit: hard-working, fast, and annoying. Bennett is another who boosted his stock with his play at the 4 Nations. He can't carry a line, which has led to some unsightly play-driving numbers to start this season in Florida, but he's the perfect fourth-liner for an Olympic tournament. Canada brought Anthony Cirelli as a shutdown option to the 4 Nations, but Nick Suzuki is the superior player in every facet. Like Cirelli, he plays a responsible 200-foot game; unlike Cirelli, Suzuki has world-class offensive skill to go along with his defensive repertoire. Seth Jarvis is a borderline lock for Canada, because he can play anywhere in the lineup. Jarvis performed well at the 4 Nations, but he has unlocked a new level since the tourney, getting much faster and developing his shot.
    If Canada loses a round-robin game, I predict that they'll give Connor Bedard a shot as the next man up. After I sent him shooting down the top 100 players list, he has responded by becoming an offensive dynamo and improving his off-puck habits. I still think Canada's management might be too risk-averse to guarantee him a lineup spot, but there is no doubt that he is one of this country's top 14 forwards. Tom Wilson playing for Team Canada is a meme as old as time, but it would be a perfectly reasonable inclusion, in my opinion. The IIHF rules might hamstring the physicality of the Olympics (don't expect three fights in nine seconds), but a hulking presence to scare off opponents is always a welcome sight. In addition, limiting Wilson to the "enforcer" tag is demeaning to the evolution of his game, considering he's on pace for 49 goals this season.
    As one may expect, there were several tough cuts. Mark Scheifele is probably one of the 14 best Canadian forwards in the league on merit, but he doesn't suit the ideal Hockey Canada bottom-sixer, which would likely be his role. Anthony Cirelli and Travis Konecny will both lose their spots from the 4 Nations, but I think I've identified better versions of their respective profiles with Nick Suzuki and Tom Wilson. Mark Stone is probably my most surprising exclusion. Personally, I'm just too concerned with Stone's injuries to feel comfortable with him taking up a spot, particularly with four excellent defensive players in the right wing slots already. If the NHL can keep its commitment to a regular international schedule, Wyatt Johnston is going to be an excellent contributor for Canada for many years, but he couldn't crack this roster yet (for the record, Johnston was probably my toughest cut). I've always been a huge fan of Dylan Guenther. Similarly to Johnston, I fully believe he'll be on a best-on-best Canadian international team sooner than later, but Wilson's veteran leadership and proven track record makes more sense in the 14th forward slot. Bo Horvat absolutely was snubbed from my top 100 list and sadly he'll be snubbed here as well. Horvat's a very complete forward that could play any role on this team, but I just couldn't sneak him in, regardless of his excellent play this season. Robert Thomas is the exact opposite to Bo Horvat, as he's probably played himself out of consideration with his poor start to the season.

Defensemen


    Canada's defense corps pales in comparison to the amount of talent that the Americans have accumulated on the blueline, but they have the clear best defensemen in the world, which goes a long way in best-on-best showcases.
    Transplanting existing defensive pairs to the international stage is generally a recipe for success and Canada has had the privilege of doing so at the last three major best-on-best tournaments. At the 2014 Olympics, the St. Louis Blues' shutdown top pair of Alex Pietrangelo and Jay Bouwmeester was somehow Canada's third pairing. In 2016, Jake Muzzin and Drew Doughty of the Los Angeles Kings were one of the best duos in hockey, for club and for country at the World Cup. At the 4 Nations in February, Cale Makar and Devon Toews brought their signature warp speed hockey to the international stage and they'll undoubtedly have the chance to do so again. Toews and Makar have incredible chemistry, always being cognizant of when the other is pinching and when the other is staying back. Makar is the most dynamic offensive force on the back end since Paul Coffey and Ray Bourque, while Toews is the perfect steadying force to allow the marauding Makar to maximize his impact.
    Neither of Thomas Harley or Noah Dobson started on the 4 Nations roster in February, but they've both played themselves into consideration. Harley stepped in as an injury replacement and was an instantly soothing salve for a Canadian defensive group with lacklustre puck-moving skills. Dobson has the full package of skills and his play in Montreal to start the 25-26 season has seen him put everything together. Even in the final, which Canada won, the Canadian defense struggled mightily to evade the Americans' punishing forecheck. Having two elite puck movers in Harley and Dobson will be a huge boon for Cooper during the Olympics.
    Canada's third pair fits a similar mould to the Toews-Makar group: a prototypical offensive defensemen alongside a punishing defense-first player. Josh Morrissey keeps improving every year. He's an incredible passer that would likely have an inside track on the PP2 quarterback job, but he has also continued to improve his play-driving abilities. Colton Parayko is undoubtedly a favourite of Hockey Canada, and it's easy to see why. He has strong defensive impacts and is great at denying zone entries. With his rocket of a shot, he can also add some offense from the back end. Despite the miserable Blues season so far, Parayko has been a shining light; he's likely earned himself a role on this team.
    Shea Theodore would be the ideal seventh D-man. He can run a power play unit, he's very good defensively, and he possesses the smooth puck-moving chops that would be useful on all three pairs in case of an injury. If I were fully picking on ability, I'm not sure that Drew Doughty would be on this roster, but he's still a minute-munching defenseman with above average on-ice impacts. Even if he never sees a minute of meaningful hockey, the grizzled veteran will provide the perfect leadership for a younger team.
    In this universe, Dobson would take Travis Sanheim's spot on the team from February's squad. While I acknowledge Sanheim is a very solid player, his passing ability pales in comparison to the Habs' defenseman. Against the U.S. forecheck, I'd prefer Dobson, especially because he's a right shot. I do admittedly expect Sanheim to make the team, probably over Dobson, but I wouldn't condone that selection. Evan Bouchard is clearly a gifted player. Using him on the power play could help unlock McDavid's best version, but Makar will have the inside track on the PP1 spot regardless. Bouchard is way too turnover-prone to trust with meaningful minutes against the USA or Sweden in an elimination game. I honestly didn't even really think twice about omitting him. I considered Brandon Montour for a long time, namely to solve that puck-moving issue that I keep mentioning. If it were up to me, Montour would be my Dobson alternative, not Sanheim. Perhaps the toughest snub, as wild as it is to say, is the New York Islanders' phenom, Matthew Schaefer. I promise this isn't just because I want to flex that I was so convincingly right with my Schaefer prediction (but that's definitely part of it; here's an excerpt from my 2025 World Juniors previewI think he's the most exciting player a team could get at #1 by a considerable margin. He has insane wheels and proper skating form, always shifting weight quickly between his feet to stay ahead of opponents. The people that have deemed him a "lesser" first-overall pick are clearly underrating his pace. He's the best skating D prospect I've seen since Quinn Hughes. If there's a trait that suggests NHL superstardom, especially among defensemen, it's the warp speed that Schaefer possesses). I wonder if a 40-game sample will be enough to convince Team Canada to bring him along, especially if he continues his absurd rookie season. For now, it's hard to give him a spot considering he's played 16 games so far, but he'd be a perfect developmental option as an extra D.

Goaltenders


    On balance, I'd say that Canada has the better forward group than the USA, while the Americans have the better defensive collective than the Canadians. However, the crease gap is so significant that the U.S. may genuinely be the favourites for gold in Milan. Canada's inability to produce good goalies hasn't haunted them yet, but it's entirely possible that their biggest weakness rears its ugly head during the Olympics.
    Jordan Binnington is perhaps the most polarizing hockey player of all time. He singlehandedly saved Canada's chances for the 4 Nations title with one of the most memorable overtime periods in Canadian international history, despite looking shaky for most of the tournament and even looking somewhat rattled during the final game itself. He was an absolute wall during the Blues' Cup run in 2019, though we should probably realize that was six years ago. He has a fairly long track record as a starting goalie, but he has an .859 (!) save percentage to start the year. Binnington has saved 6.1 goals below expected in just 11 games at the time of writing. Regardless, he'll have to play his way out of a job after the 4 Nations final. I simply hope Canada won't be too frightened to demote him to backup if he can't pull it together.
    Realistically, Binnington kept hold of the starting job during the 4 Nations because his alternatives weren't very inspiring either. Luckily, Logan Thompson has proven in a fairly large sample size over the past two seasons that he is an upper-echelon NHL starter who should be able to take over and not be a liability in net. There have been reports that Canada's assistant coach Bruce Cassidy had concerns with Thompson's maturity during Thompson's stint in Vegas, but the other choices aren't nearly good enough to leave off a high-end goalie for attitude concerns. If it comes down to Thompson or Adin Hill, their performances this season should point Canada's brass to an obvious conclusion.
    Ideally, the third goalie won't play at the Olympics, but if you are forced into that crisis situation, you can take two approaches: (1) select a steely veteran that will keep composure; or (2) choose a goalie with inherent physical gifts that can get hot and win you a tourney. Blackwood firmly falls into the latter category. He's faced consistency and injury issues during his NHL career, but he was excellent for Colorado last season and should get the chance to serve his country.
    If Canada decides to go for the safe veteran choice as their third goalie, Darcy Kuemper and Adin Hill make sense. They've both won Stanley Cups as starters, which you can only say about a handful of goalies in the league, and only Binnington among Canadians. Samuel Montembeault was amazing for Montreal last season, but has been horrid to start this year, so he's probably out of consideration. Stuart Skinner has two consecutive Stanley Cup finals on his CV, but his career feels like a ticking bomb at this rate, especially after a truly ugly performance against the Colorado Avalanche in a 9-1 defeat. Another rogue shout that fits the "risky bet" category is Columbus' Jet Greaves. Greaves has been lights-out to start his career with a .920 save percentage through 28 games, but it would be astonishing to see Canada pick a 24-year-old goalie who stands at just 6'0. Jake Allen has been a career backup, but he's been a pretty good career backup and he's rocking a .914 SV% this season. He also has a Cup on his ledger. If I'm shouting out Allen, I should also probably give a mention to Blackwood's teammate, Scott Wedgewood, as sad as that sounds in comparison to the USA's riches in the goaltending department.

United States of America

Forwards


    Aside from McDavid and MacKinnon, the American top-nine actually stacks up quite well to Canada's group, but there has historically been a gulf in quality at the very bottom of their respective lineups in best-on best competition. During the 4 Nations Final, the Americans' total lack of offensive skill in the bottom-half of their lineup was very evident. With Matthew Tkachuk ruled out with an injury, the U.S. had to rely on the likes of Vincent Trocheck, a banged-up Chris Kreider, and Brock Nelson to generate offensive pressure throughout the second half of the final game. The Americans have generally tried to follow Canada's model of utility in the bottom-half of their lineup, but they simply don't have the speedy and tenacious forwards that the Canadians can offer. Thus, I opted for more skill than other roster projections in an effort to prevent the USA from drowning in depth minutes.
    Any of the top three American lines could stake a reasonable claim to be their most used group at even strength, but I think Jack Eichel has established himself as the best American center to start the 25-26 season. Eichel is complete in all facets of the game: a talented distributor, a top-5 rush attacker in the sport, a lethal shooter, and a defensively responsible forward. Guentzel is one of the smartest players in hockey, somebody who can elevate better players to the nth degree. He'd be perfectly suited to taking advantage of the space that Eichel's erudition and Matthew Tkachuk's forechecking prowess would open. If the States are to threaten Canada offensively, they'll need to establish a ground game, and Tkachuk's aggressiveness fits that style to a tee. He's been perennially injured over the past 12 months or so, but he has an avenue to recovery with a long layoff from the Panthers.
    During the 4 Nations, coach Mike Sullivan found chemistry with a Brady Tkachuk, Auston Matthews, and Jack Hughes trio. Brady, like his brother, is remarkably accomplished at creating space in tight areas and establishing a forechecking presence. Matthews, despite seemingly losing the goalscoring touch that he had in his best years, is one of the most capable defensive forwards in hockey. He failed to score at the 4 Nations, but Matthews was territorially dominant, even in the hardest minutes. Hughes couldn't quite make his mark when we saw these teams match up in February, but on a line with two players with a fairly healthy shot diet, a dynamic playmaker should fit perfectly. This rudimentary analysis might not function, but if Hughes can't establish chemistry immediately, he could easily center a fantastic third line instead. 
    It might have seemed ridiculous to insinuate that this third line is on par with the Americans' top-six, but I expect they could be leaned on very heavily. After solid starts to the season for all of these players, I'm fully on board that this line is made up of three top-50 forwards. Boldy and Larkin are must-haves for this team; they are both excellent two-way forwards that excel at all the connective plays along the boards that I value so highly. As a Canadian, I'd love to see Cole Caufield get snubbed, so that I can breathe easier, but realistically, he has to be on this team. This line would be a supercharged version of Montreal's first line, which ranks among the best in the league for shot and chance shares. Caufield has the shot and goalscoring instincts to break open a tight game singlehandedly.
    As I alluded to earlier, I think the United States should choose an aggressive, attacking trio for their fourth line. Logan Cooley and Clayton Keller are incredibly gifted puck carriers with built-in chemistry. Cooley is a fantastic passer, but he has gotten much more comfortable with his shot to start the season, which is to his benefit. Keller is an offensive dynamo. If there is one lesson that the American management team should take from the 4 Nations Face Off, it is the necessity for genuine skill throughout the lineup, so that you can move guys around if your line combinations aren't working. Miller is a favourite of Team USA's staff, so he's a solid bet to be on the team. I'm not Miller's biggest supporter, mainly because I value foot speed so highly, but he's a veteran face-off ace that won't give the puck away cheaply. Also, I think putting Cooley with Miller gets the best out of both: Cooley's puck carrying would allow Miller to stay down low, while Miller's conservative style could let Cooley run a bit more rampant.
    Kyle Connor is really difficult to evaluate in the context of this tournament. For the final game in February, Sullivan left him off the roster. I personally think it's evident that they would have benefited from having Connor in that game, but there's also a reason they left him out of the game in the first place. I lean on the side that the States will acknowledge their mistake and bring him on the team, but he's not a responsible defensive forward, which could hurt his chances. My Leafs bias could be a part of the 14th forward selection, but I think that Matthew Knies has played himself into consideration. As much as I don't want to "predict" injuries, the Tkachuk brothers tend to get involved in a punishing brand of physical hockey. If either of them aren't good to go for a big elimination game, Knies could slot in perfectly with his heavy forechecking, elite shot, and blossoming passing instincts. 
    Jason Robertson was probably my toughest cut. Personally, I'd probably opt for Robertson over Connor, because Robertson is such a fantastic defensive player that could play anywhere in the lineup, but his pedestrian counting stats over the past two seasons will count against him. Tage Thompson is one of my favourite players in the league, but, similarly to Robertson, his best season was over two years ago and he hasn't come out of the gates swinging this year. If the American coaching staff decides they can't trust Kyle Connor, Alex Tuch makes a load of sense. He'd be more able to play tough defensive minutes than almost all the other fringe options. It would not surprise me if Cutter Gauthier is on this roster. He's been lighting up the league, putting up prime Ovechkin shot totals on a nightly basis. If he can keep up his heater for two more months, consider Gauthier on the plane to Milan. Chris Kreider and Troy Terry, two of Gauthier's Anaheim teammates, also have a shot, though Kreider is significantly more likely, given he has a wealth of experience at the international level. Nick Schmaltz has been on fire so far and it could be tempting to make an all-Utah Mammoth fourth line, but I don't see it happening. 2026 is probably too early for Will Smith, but he'll be at these tournaments in the near future.

Defensemen


    Unlike the Canadian team, the pairs for the U.S. roster aren't quite set in stone, but there's no point in denying that the Americans have assembled a supremely talented group on the back end, even if the chemistry isn't quite as obvious.
    Jaccob Slavin and Brock Faber were downright oppressive in their minutes together during the 4 Nations Final. They each ate up the toughest minutes in both games against Canada in February to sparkling results. Slavin is dealing with an injury right now, but he's the best defensive defensemen in the NHL, so he needs to be here. Faber has been pretty bad to start this season, but there's no way that American management has forgotten about his play in the final. At his best, he can move the puck effortlessly while providing a modicum of Slavin's shot suppression qualities.
    A very reasonable case for the argument that the USA should be favourites for gold is Quinn Hughes. The States lost the last best-on-best tournament by one goal, despite not having their best defenseman (arguably their best player) for the entire competition. Hughes is one of the league's elite skaters with his combination of speed, skill, and defensive ability. Nobody can handle the puck at the blue line like Hughes. Although he has improved dramatically in his own zone, it makes sense to pair him with a defensive specialist in Charlie McAvoy, who also missed the final against Canada with an injury. This pair could genuinely tilt the scales in favour of the USA.
    Werenski put himself in the Makar-Hughes conversation with an utterly spectacular 2024-25 season. While he hasn't exactly imitated his play from last year, that would be a very high bar to expect out of anybody. He remains one of the most dynamic offensive blueliners in the world; he also ought to be commended for his ability to wield the natural passing ability to push play up the ice at a breakneck pace. Jake Sanderson was an injury replacement in February, but after he scored in the final, he likely has a seat on the plane. The smooth-skating Sanderson has essentially booked his ticket with a white-hot start to 25-26.
    As you may notice from the graphic above, the American third pairing has two left-shooting defensemen, though Sanderson and Werenski are perfectly comfortable shifting over to the right side. I considered the ramifications that might have for the USA's extra D-men choices, but I eventually decided to stick with the 4 left, 4 right strategy. Adam Fox is an excellent defensive defensemen who excels at breaking the puck out. He'd be an excellent fit on any of the three pairs, but he made a rather poor impression during the 4 Nations, failing to keep up with the pace of the elite players around him. To me, he's convincingly one of the four best American rearguards, but it shouldn't be a surprise to see him left off the roster entirely. After impressing during Florida's Stanley Cup run last season, I figured Seth Jones' stock would be quite high at the American decision-makers' table. GM Bill Guerin feels like he'll place a premium on Jones' veteran savvy.
    If I was putting together this roster, I'd certainly have Montreal's sophomore sensation Lane Hutson among the eight. However, primitive hockey minds would consider it sinful to bring a developing 5'9 defenseman, irrespective of his deceptive skating and elite playmaking. Jackson Lacombe is fast, big, and strong, but his track record is even less proven than Hutson's, so it could be slightly too early. For the record, I think Lacombe would probably get the nod over Hutson if they decided to leave Fox or Jones off the team. Some might argue for Luke Hughes; I simply don't see it. He needs a lot more polish on the defensive side of the puck before he plays minutes for the States. John Carlson and Noah Hanifin feel like other solid candidates for the 8th D, particularly if the US decide they want a wily veteran in that slot.

Goaltenders


    The Americans's advantage in the crease is so precipitous that writing this section is making me physically ill. There are so many capable options for any of these three slots, but this group is perfection personified in a goalie depth chart.
    Connor Hellebuyck is the best goalie in the world by a reasonably large margin, but he has consistently come up second best in games with the highest stakes. He was honestly pretty solid at the 4 Nations, so his international resume could supersede a decade of shocking postseason performances, but he was nevertheless outperformed by a lesser goalie in Binnington when it mattered. I'm not sure if it's a classic correlation/causation argument with Hellebuyck's unsightly numbers in high leverage, but this would be the perfect stage to shut up all the detractors.
    Jake Oettinger has been a consistently great goaltender since he took over the starter's reins in Dallas. If the USA have some minor concerns with their starter, even if Hellebuyck is an obviously capable 1A, a safe option like Oettinger makes sense to prevent anything from spiralling out of hand. Oettinger is also a certified workhorse. Among goalies with at least 100 starts since 2023-24, he ranks 9th in save percentage and 7th in goals against average.
    Jeremy Swayman has the inside track on this slot after he was named to the squad in February, but Spencer Knight has been absolutely electric since getting dealt to the Blackhawks. He can save a game on his own, as evidenced by his league-best 13.3 goals saved above expected this season. Knight also has an impressive resume at the junior level of representing his country and would certainly jump at the chance to do so at the Olympics.
    The level of American goaltending talent is frankly incomprehensible. Thatcher Demko is one of the best in the NHL when he's healthy, but the U.S. will probably want a higher floor option as their 3G. Vancouver will also likely resist his inclusion. Swayman has found his game again this year, looking like his old self. Anthony Stolarz has been a disaster to start 2025-26, but he has a fairly long CV of above-average numbers. Dustin Wolf will have a hard time making his case, considering he plays for the miserly Calgary Flames, but he's at the very bottom of their list of issues. Joey Daccord flirted with acquiring a Canadian passport for the Olympics, which would likely have been a smart call, as he has far too much competition for a role on the USA team.


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