Two years still remain before NHL players return to the Olympic stage in Milan, but TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button took his best shot at projecting Team Canada's roster for the 2026 Games on Monday.
Two years still remain before NHL players return to the Olympic stage in Milan, but TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button took his best shot at projecting Team Canada's roster for the 2026 Games on Monday.
Hyman has 37 goals and 56 points in 54 games this season to sit fourth in the Rocket Richard race, while Reinhart is second – still well back of American star– with 39 goals and 67 points in 58 games. McDavid is third in NHL scoring with 21 goals and 89 points in 53 games as he tries to chase down a sixth Art Ross Trophy.
On the fourth line, Button sees a youth movement with Mitch Marner, 26, serving as a veteran presence on a line with 2023 first-overall pick BEST ON BEST: We're two years away from the 2026 Olympic hockey tournament but it's never too early to project what Canada's 🇨🇦 roster could look like.Goaltending continues to be a question mark for Canada with Button noting the position is"at very least a real significant concern." Given their Stanley Cup pedigree, Button seesof the Oilers serving as the third option.
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