#nhl-players

#nhl-players

"The expectation is to go to Milan and win the gold medal,"

They include two-time Olympic champion Sidney Crosby who scored the golden goal in 2010 at Vancouver and helped Canada repeat four years later in Sochi along with fellow forwards Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Brayden Point and Sam Reinhart. Cale Makar was the lone defenceman on the early list. Canada has captured three gold medals since NHL players were first allowed to compete at the 1998 Nagano Games in Japan, winning in 2002, 2010 and 2014. The 12-country tournament begins Feb. 11.

Here are my takes on each team's number one stud so that you can keep your eye out for them during the action this season. While I encourage you to watch hockey for the sport, these guys certainly won't hurt! Do you have a favorite team? Have any of these gentlemen convinced you to become a fan? Let me know in the comments!