Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong on NHL players arriving at the Olympics: "I was lucky enough to stay alive long enough to do this in 2026"

"Everybody has their opinions. It's interesting. You work with the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, and my bias is with the guys I know from the West, and then there is a bias with guys toward the East. You debate it and talk it through. You are trying to do what you think is right for the whole group. It is a spirited debate, but it is a positive debate, because you are hearing different people's opinions and coming to a decision."

"It was obviously difficult. We wanted both Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point to be on the team. We felt very bad, talking to those guys about how they couldn't come. We just sat down with our group, came up with a list of players, discussed it with the coaches, and we came up with the two replacements. Obviously, Jarvis and Bennett have a history with this group, but it wasn't based on history. It was based on our belief that they would give us the best opportunity to have a competitive team."

Seth Jarvis was selected to replace Brayden Point after Point became unavailable. The selection process considered Anthony Cirelli and expressed regret that some desired players could not attend. Management compiled a candidate list, consulted coaches, and chose two replacements aimed at maintaining team competitiveness. Prior familiarity with the group influenced choices but did not determine them; current fit and competitive potential were prioritized. Debates among management reflected Western and Eastern conference biases but remained constructive. The Four Nations roster from one year earlier remained a relevant benchmark, and some roster changes include Celebrini.

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