""There are probably two or three spots open from 4 Nations, including one extra forward spot for the bigger Olympic roster: The forwards who weren't at 4 Nations in the conversation are Macklin Celebrini, Bo Horvat, Tom Wilson, Nick Suzuki, Wyatt Johnston, Mark Scheifele, and [Connor] Bedard," LeBrun wrote. "Can't take them all. Tough decisions. "And who do you take out from the 4 Nations roster? I think Team Canada will likely swap in Wilson for Travis Konecny.""
"The 31-year-old winger is the top scorer on the Washington Capitals, who currently lead the NHL's Eastern Conference. In 28 games this season, Wilson has recorded 16 goals and 30 points, putting him on pace for a career-best 47 goals and 88 points. Konecny, who is six inches shorter and 33 pounds lighter than Wilson, has 22 points (6g, 16a) in 26 games for the Flyers this season. Unlike Wilson, he is not one of Philadelphia's top penalty-killing forwards and is far less physical. He had 76 points (24g, 52a) in"
Canada is expected to consider Tom Wilson as a replacement for Travis Konecny on its 2026 Olympic roster. Decision makers, including general manager Doug Armstrong, will meet in Florida to finalize most of the roster before the December 31 submission deadline. Management aims to have roughly 70 percent of players decided, leaving seven or eight spots still under debate in the final days. The 31-year-old Wilson leads the Washington Capitals with 16 goals and 30 points in 28 games, projecting to career-best totals. Konecny has 22 points in 26 games, is smaller and less physical, and lacks prominent penalty-killing duties for Philadelphia.
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