When Team Canada officially announced their roster for the upcoming 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics on Dec. 31, a lot of NHL fans were surprised to see that Connor Bedard of the Chicago Blackhawks did not make the cut. Six players were previously named to Canada's initial roster over the summer including league legend Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins, Nathan MacKinnon (Colorado Avalanche), Connor McDavid (Edmonton Oilers), Sam Reinhart (Florida Panthers), and Brayden Point (Tampa Bay Lightning). Cale Maker (Colorado Avalanche) was the only defenseman named in...
