"The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic games are just a couple of months away, andfor Team Canada, crafting the best team possible for this Olympic run is essential.While all of today's NHL's scoring leaders are performing at a torrid pace, the bestfireworks are being showcased by the young stars of the game. Connor Bedard andMacklin Celebrini are playing better than ever, and it's good for the game."
"The main detractor in employing Bedard and Celebrini is their lack of experience. Whileboth centers are performing well, they could fail to fulfill roles for Canada, a team thatalready boasts many high-skilled goal scorers like MacKinnon, McDavid, and Crosby.Canada may opt to instead fulfill role players like Tom Wilson, Nick Suzuki, BrandonHagel, and Sam Bennett, adding to it necessary veteran experience."
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are approaching and Team Canada must construct an optimal roster. Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini are enjoying breakout seasons, each averaging nearly a point-and-a-half per game and ranking among the league's top three scorers. Bedard notably increased production after two sub-point-per-game seasons and serves as a Blackhawks assistant captain. Concerns center on both players' limited international and veteran experience, which could hinder role fulfillment on a star-laden Canadian team. Alternatives include physical and defensive role players such as Tom Wilson, Nick Suzuki, Brandon Hagel, and Sam Bennett, who offer penalty killing, two-way play, physicality, and playoff championship experience.
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