{"id":454221,"date":"2026-02-11T10:21:22","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/454221\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T10:21:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T10:21:22","slug":"which-nhl-players-are-at-the-2026-winter-olympics-a-guide-for-every-fan-base","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/454221\/","title":{"rendered":"Which NHL players are at the 2026 Winter Olympics? A guide for every fan base"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The wait is finally over.<\/p>\n<p>After 12 years and multiple hurdles, NHL players are set to return to the ice at the Winter Olympics in Milan today.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 150 total players from all 32 NHL teams will be taking part. Who are the most interesting names to watch? What are the biggest storylines for each team\u2019s fan base at the Games?<\/p>\n<p>The Athletic asked the NHL staff, and here\u2019s what they said.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: Players who were not on the NHL roster for their team\u2019s final game before the Olympic break were not included in this list.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Anaheim Ducks<\/p>\n<p>Luk\u00e1\u0161 Dost\u00e1l, G (CZE) <br \/>Mikael Granlund, F (FIN) <br \/>Radko Gudas, D (CZE) <br \/>Jackson LaCombe, D (USA)<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see if LaCombe manages to crack a talented United States blue line after making the roster as an injury replacement for Seth Jones. But while the experienced Granlund and Gudas will play important minutes for their countries, the eyes should be on Dost\u00e1l, as he could be the key to medal hopes for the Czech Republic, also known as Czechia. When the 25-year-old goalie is at his best, he has the ability to steal a game. In international play, Dost\u00e1l is coming off winning gold in the 2025 World Championship. \u2014 Eric Stephens<\/p>\n<p>Boston Bruins<\/p>\n<p>Henri Jokiharju, D (FIN)<br \/>Joonas Korpisalo, G (FIN)<br \/>Elias Lindholm, F (SWE)<br \/>Hampus Lindholm, D (SWE)<br \/>Charlie McAvoy, D (USA)<br \/>David Pastrnak, F (CZE)<br \/>Jeremy Swayman, G (USA)<\/p>\n<p>Could Swayman be the starting goalie for Team USA? He was the No. 3 at the 4 Nations Face-Off last February, behind Connor Hellebuyck and Jake Oettinger, but he is leading both of his Olympic teammates in goals saved above expectation this season. \u2014 Fluto Shinzawa<\/p>\n<p>Buffalo Sabres<\/p>\n<p>Rasmus Dahlin, D (SWE)<br \/>Tage Thompson, F (USA)<\/p>\n<p>Thompson is making his first trip to the Olympics and was one of the players who cracked Team USA after getting left off the 4 Nations roster. His gold medal goal at the World Championship likely helped his case. These will be the biggest games of Thompson\u2019s career, and it should be valuable experience for when he returns to Buffalo for the Sabres\u2019 playoff push after the break. \u2014 Matthew Fairburn<\/p>\n<p>Calgary Flames<\/p>\n<p>Martin Pospisil, F (SVK)<\/p>\n<p>After battling a concussion for much of the year, seeing Pospisil represent Slovakia at the Games will be a win in itself. When he\u2019s healthy, he can play physically and contribute offense. He\u2019ll be leaned upon for that for an underdog Slovakian team that will rub shoulders with giants at this tournament. In an alternate world, Calgary would have two Swedes at the Games. But captain Mikael Backlund was snubbed and Rasmus Andersson is now a member of the Vegas Golden Knights. \u2014 Julian McKenzie<\/p>\n<p>Carolina Hurricanes<\/p>\n<p>Sebastian Aho, F (FIN)<br \/>Frederik Andersen, G (DEN)<br \/>Nikolaj Ehlers, F (DEN)<br \/>Seth Jarvis, F (CAN)<br \/>Jaccob Slavin, D (USA)<\/p>\n<p>The Hurricanes have five players in the Olympic tournament, and while Denmark\u2019s top two players (Andersen and Ehlers) are both on loan from Carolina, it\u2019s the other three who will draw the most attention. Team USA\u2019s Slavin, Finland\u2019s Aho and Canada\u2019s Jarvis should all be in medal contention. Both Slavin and Aho will play key roles for their teams, and Jarvis\u2019 late addition adds two-way acumen to Canada\u2019s bottom six. \u2014 Cory Lavalette<\/p>\n<p>Chicago Blackhawks<\/p>\n<p>Teuvo Ter\u00e4v\u00e4inen, F (FIN)<\/p>\n<p>Ter\u00e4v\u00e4inen is the lone Blackhawks player representative at the Olympics. Although now in his 30s, Ter\u00e4v\u00e4inen remains one of Finland\u2019s premier playmakers. He is expected to be utilized in a top-six role and on the power play. His vision and passing ability are still at a high level. With Finland, he\u2019ll have a chance to be reunited with his former Carolina Hurricanes teammate Sebastian Aho. As with the Blackhawks, Finland will probably want Ter\u00e4v\u00e4inen to shoot more than he does. \u2014 Scott Powers<\/p>\n<p>Colorado Avalanche<\/p>\n<p>Joel Kiviranta, F (FIN)<br \/>Gabriel Landeskog, F (SWE)<br \/>Artturi Lehkonen, F (FIN)<br \/>Nathan MacKinnon, F (CAN)<br \/>Cale Makar, D (CAN)<br \/>Martin Necas, F (CZE)<br \/>Brock Nelson, F (USA)<br \/>Devon Toews, D (CAN)<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of great storylines surrounding the players Colorado is sending to the Olympics, but my favorite is the underdog potential of the Czechs, and the role Necas would need to play for it to come to fruition. Czechia doesn\u2019t have the depth of Canada and the U.S., but they have high-end scoring talent and excellent goaltending, both of which can turn the tide in a short tournament like this. If Necas shines, the Czechs will be dangerous. \u2014 Jesse Granger<\/p>\n<p>Columbus Blue Jackets<\/p>\n<p>Elvis Merzlikins, G (LAT)<br \/>Zach Werenski, D (USA)<\/p>\n<p>Werenski\u2019s status soared after last season\u2019s 4 Nations Face-Off, and that type of international exposure helped him finish second in Norris Trophy voting. This is an even bigger stage for Team USA\u2019s 28-year-old, who currently ranks second among NHL defensemen in goals (20) and points (62). It will be interesting to see what role Merz\u013cikins carves out with Latvia, as Pittsburgh\u2019s Art\u016brs \u0160ilovs is also on the roster. \u2014 Aaron Portline<\/p>\n<p>Dallas Stars<\/p>\n<p>Radek Faksa, F (CZE)<br \/>Thomas Harley, D (CAN)<br \/>Miro Heiskanen, D (FIN)<br \/>Roope Hintz, F (FIN)<br \/>Esa Lindell, D (FIN)<br \/>Jake Oettinger, G (USA)<br \/>Mikko Rantanen, F (FIN)<\/p>\n<p>Faksa is one of the few Czechs who weren\u2019t on the 2024 World Championship gold medalist team. Faksa will be a valuable penalty killer and defensive forward for a team with real medal aspirations. Harley earned Canada\u2019s trust as a late injury replacement at 4 Nations and will be part of a dynamic back end for the gold favorites. Heiskanen is one of the best all-around defensemen in the league and will log heavy minutes in Finland\u2019s suffocating defensive system. With Aleksander Barkov out, Hintz could be Finland\u2019s No. 1 center. Lindell is yet another member of Dallas\u2019 so-called Finnish Mafia; he could pair with Heiskanen on the top pairing. It\u2019s Connor Hellebuyck\u2019s job to lose in net, but Oettinger is as good a backup as there is in this tournament, capable of stepping in at any time. \u2014 Mark Lazerus<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Red Wings<\/p>\n<p>Dylan Larkin, F (USA)<br \/>Lucas Raymond, F (SWE)<br \/>Moritz Seider, D (GER)<\/p>\n<p>Larkin was one of the breakout stories at the 4 Nations. He was a difference-maker for the U.S. against Canada, and they will need him to be again. But while his role on a top-level contender will put him perhaps most in the spotlight for American viewers, Raymond and Seider will play perhaps even larger roles for their teams, with Raymond one of Sweden\u2019s most important offensive creators and Seider expected to shoulder a massive workload for Germany. \u2014 Max Bultman<\/p>\n<p>Edmonton Oilers<\/p>\n<p>Leon Draisaitl, F (GER)<br \/>Connor McDavid, F (CAN)<br \/>Josh Samanski, F (GER)<\/p>\n<p>For Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, the 2026 Olympic Games offer a unique opportunity to add to their career accomplishments. The NHL\u2019s 12-year hiatus from the games had a major impact on the generation of talents who entered the NHL after 2014. Both men have competed for their countries internationally, but nothing close to Olympic level. Both will build on substantial legacies. Draisaitl will be Germany\u2019s flag bearer for the games, and will be joined by Oilers rookie Josh Samanski. \u2014 Allan Mitchell<\/p>\n<p>Florida Panthers<\/p>\n<p>Uvis Balinskis, D (LAT)<br \/>Sam Bennett, F (CAN)<br \/>Gustav Forsling, D (SWE)<br \/>Anton Lundell, F, (FIN)<br \/>Eetu Luostarinen, F (FIN)<br \/>Niko Mikkola, D (FIN)<br \/>Brad Marchand, F (CAN)<br \/>Sam Reinhart, F (CAN)<br \/>Matthew Tkachuk, F (USA)<br \/>Sandis Vilmanis, F (LAT)<\/p>\n<p>With 10 players, the two-time defending Cup champs have the NHL\u2019s largest Olympic contingent now that Bennett has been added for Team Canada. Florida has a ton of representation among the medal favorites, too, with three star Canadian forwards wearing the Maple Leaf, Matthew Tkachuk as a top threat for Team USA and Gustav Forsling logging huge minutes on Sweden\u2019s blue line. Add in three Finns and two Latvians, and the Panthers boast a veritable United Nations of players at the Games. \u2014 James Mirtle<\/p>\n<p>Los Angeles Kings<\/p>\n<p>Joel Armia, F (FIN)<br \/>Drew Doughty, D (CAN)<br \/>Kevin Fiala, F (SUI)<br \/>Adrian Kempe, F (SWE)<br \/>Darcy Kuemper, G (CAN)<\/p>\n<p>With Kuemper getting his first Olympic shot and Doughty in his final shot, those are nice stories for fans following the aging veterans, but it\u2019s unlikely that both will play a significant role. Armia and Fiala should be integral pieces to their teams\u2019 efforts. But if we\u2019re looking at someone who could be a featured performer on a gold medal contender, it\u2019s Kempe. A great skater with a terrific shot that can play two-way hockey, Kempe showed in last year\u2019s 4 Nations that he can be a factor for Sweden. \u2014 Eric Stephens<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Wild<\/p>\n<p>Matt Boldy, F (USA)<br \/>Joel Eriksson Ek, F (SWE)<br \/>Brock Faber, D (USA)<br \/>Filip Gustavsson, G (SWE)<br \/>Quinn Hughes, D (USA)<br \/>Marcus Johansson, F (SWE)<br \/>Nico Sturm, F (GER)<br \/>Jesper Wallstedt, G (SWE)<\/p>\n<p>Boldy has been a major driver for the Wild this season, forming a dynamic duo with Kirill Kaprizov. And he\u2019s coming into the Olympics hot, having racked up a hat trick against Nashville in the Wild\u2019s last game before the break. His 32 goals are tied with Kaprizov and three other players for third in the NHL at the break. He has also been an X-factor on the penalty kill, which is a bonus. \u2014 Joe Smith <\/p>\n<p>Montreal Canadiens<\/p>\n<p>Oliver Kapanen, F (FIN)<br \/>Juraj Slafkovsk\u00fd, F (SVK)<br \/>Nick Suzuki, F (CAN)<br \/>Alexandre Texier, F (FRA)<\/p>\n<p>Most eyes will be on Canada\u2019s Suzuki, but the Canadiens\u2019 player to watch is Slafkovsk\u00fd for Slovakia. He is one of his country\u2019s most famous athletes \u2014 alongside Olympic slalom ski champion Petra Vlhov\u00e1 \u2014 and Slovak hockey fans have anticipated this moment since Slafkovsk\u00fd was 15. His MVP performance at the 2022 Beijing Olympics vaulted him to the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft. Where might this performance vault him next? \u2014 Arpon Basu<\/p>\n<p>Nashville Predators<\/p>\n<p>Filip Forsberg, F (SWE)<br \/>Erik Haula, F (FIN)<br \/>Roman Josi, D (SUI)<br \/>Juuse Saros, G (FIN)<\/p>\n<p>Josi is the lone Pred making his second Olympic appearance, while the other three are debuting. The greatest Swiss player of all time, Josi will be critical to his team\u2019s chances of surprising. Finland is hoping Saros goes on a heater and plays better than he has this season in Nashville, while Haula will contribute. Forsberg will be central to Sweden\u2019s offensive attack. \u2014 Joe Rexrode <\/p>\n<p>New Jersey Devils<\/p>\n<p>Jesper Bratt, F (SWE)<br \/>Nico Hischier, F (SUI)<br \/>Jack Hughes, F (USA)<br \/>Jacob Markstr\u00f6m, G (SWE)<br \/>Timo Meier, F (SUI)<br \/>\u0160imon Nemec, D (SVK)<br \/>Jonas Siegenthaler, D (SUI)<\/p>\n<p>The Devils\u2019 Swiss players have had success at the world championships \u2014 each has a pair of silvers on their resume \u2014 and will now have a chance to threaten for a medal on the Olympic stage. Hughes should be good to go for the Olympics after dealing with a lower-body injury. Bratt and Markstr\u00f6m should contend for the podium with Sweden. Nemec has an Olympic bronze from 2022, but the Slovakians have a harder path with NHL players back at the tournament. \u2014 Peter Baugh<\/p>\n<p>New York Islanders<\/p>\n<p>Bo Horvat, F (CAN)<br \/>Ondrej Palat, F (CZE)<\/p>\n<p>The Islanders are sending two players to the Olympics: Horvat and Palat. Horvat getting named to Team Canada sparked some conversation because there were some noteworthy center snubs, such as Mark Scheifele and Connor Bedard. But his excellent start to the season, play-driving and versatility earned him a spot here. Palat, on the other hand, has the chance to show he still has those playoff chops that earned him hype in Tampa Bay for Czechia. \u2014 Shayna Goldman<\/p>\n<p>New York Rangers<\/p>\n<p>J.T. Miller, F (USA)<br \/>Vincent Trocheck, F (USA)<br \/>Mika Zibanejad, F (SWE)<\/p>\n<p>Miller and Trocheck are likely to assume bottom-six roles with Team USA. It\u2019s not a guarantee they\u2019ll both be in the lineup every night. Trocheck could be a scratch at points, though his ability to win faceoffs and play on the penalty kill might lead to Mike Sullivan playing him. Zibanejad, meanwhile, will be a mainstay in the Swedish lineup, barring injury. Though the Rangers have disappointed, he\u2019s had a strong season and will look to continue that in Milan. \u2014 Peter Baugh<\/p>\n<p>Ottawa Senators<\/p>\n<p>Lars Eller, F (DEN)<br \/>Nikolas Matinpalo, D (FIN)<br \/>Jake Sanderson, D (USA)<br \/>Mads Sogaard, G (DEN)<br \/>Tim St\u00fctzle, F (GER)<br \/>Brady Tkachuk, F (USA)<\/p>\n<p>Eller and Sogaard for Denmark and Matinpalo for Finland could be nice stories. Tim St\u00fctzle teaming up with friend Leon Draisaitl will also be noteworthy. But the spotlight will shine brightest on Team USA with Brady Tkachuk and Sanderson at the forefront. Tkachuk has craved high-level games, while Sanderson continues to impress and improve at every level he plays. If the U.S. wins gold, both players figure to be part of the reason why. \u2014 Julian McKenzie<\/p>\n<p>Philadelphia Flyers<\/p>\n<p>Rasmus Ristolainen, D (FIN)<br \/>Travis Sanheim, D (CAN)<br \/>Dan Vladar, G (CZE)<\/p>\n<p>Sanheim made a nice account of himself at the 4 Nations, steadily working his way up the lineup. Ristolainen \u2014 lately Sanheim\u2019s partner on the Flyers\u2019 top defense pair \u2014 missed the first two months of the season and has been injury-plagued the last few years, so the Flyers may simply be hoping he makes it out of the tournament in one piece. It\u2019s uncertain whether Vladar will be the starter for Czechia \u2014 Dost\u00e1l was one of their first players named, but Vladar has better numbers. \u2014 Kevin Kurz<\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh Penguins<\/p>\n<p>Sidney Crosby, F (CAN)<br \/>Erik Karlsson, D (SWE)<br \/>Rickard Rakell, F (SWE)<br \/>Art\u016brs \u0160ilovs, G (LAT)<\/p>\n<p>Karlsson and Rakell will represent Team Sweden, and \u0160ilovs will be a goaltender for Team Latvia. One member of the Penguins, however, will be in the spotlight more than perhaps anyone else in the tournament. Captain Crosby has also been the captain of Team Canada for more than 12 years. There is pressure and attention on him, which is nothing new. \u2014 Josh Yohe<\/p>\n<p>San Jose Sharks<\/p>\n<p>Macklin Celebrini, F (CAN)<br \/>Philipp Kurashev, F (SUI)<br \/>Pavol Regenda, F (SVK)<br \/>Alexander Wennberg, F (SWE)<\/p>\n<p>After a rookie season good enough for a third-place Calder Trophy finish, Celebrini has taken off like a rocket in Year 2. At only 19, the North Vancouver native has carried the Sharks and forced his way onto a stacked Canada roster with a monster season. Can you imagine if he has a pivotal game-changing moment on this massive Olympic stage? Tracking his role as the tournament progresses and how he does with the minutes he gets will be one of the storylines in Milan that\u2019s worth watching. \u2014 Eric Stephens<\/p>\n<p>Seattle Kraken<\/p>\n<p>Oscar Fisker Molgaard, F (DEN)<br \/>Philipp Grubauer, G (GER)<br \/>Kaapo Kakko, F (FIN)<br \/>Eeli Tolvanen, F (FIN)<\/p>\n<p>Grubauer has enjoyed a huge bounce-back for the Kraken this season, and has an opportunity to keep it going for a spoiler Germany team that has a shot to pull off a significant upset (or two) at this tournament. Kakko and Tolvanen should play depth roles for a Finnish team that, even if they\u2019re dealing with some key injuries, is always a significant medal threat at the Olympic tournament. \u2014 Thomas Drance<\/p>\n<p>St. Louis Blues<\/p>\n<p>Jordan Binnington, G (CAN)<br \/>Philip Broberg, D (SWE)<br \/>Dalibor Dvorsky, F (SVK)<br \/>Colton Parayko, D (CAN)<br \/>Pius Suter, F (SUI)<\/p>\n<p>The Blues have five players at the Olympics and one \u2014 Jordan Binnington \u2014 is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7029995\/2026\/02\/10\/olympics-mens-hockey-2026-best-goalies-nhl-teams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">undoubtedly<\/a> a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/7033959\/2026\/02\/10\/olympics-mens-hockey-2026-canada-goaltending-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">hot topic<\/a>. He made some eye-popping, game-saving stops for Canada in last February\u2019s 4 Nations Face-Off. But with an 8-17-6 record and a career-low .864 save percentage for the Blues this season, the country\u2019s hockey fans aren\u2019t excited about Binnington being in the crease again for the Canadians. So he\u2019ll be out to prove himself again. \u2014 Jeremy Rutherford<\/p>\n<p>Tampa Bay Lightning<\/p>\n<p>Oliver Bjorkstrand, F (DEN)<br \/>Erik Cernak, D (SVK)<br \/>Zemgus Girgensons, F (LAT)<br \/>Jake Guentzel, F (USA)<br \/>Brandon Hagel, F (CAN)<br \/>Victor Hedman, D (SWE)<br \/>Pontus Holmberg, F (SWE)<br \/>J.J. Moser, D (SUI)<\/p>\n<p>The Lightning originally had a league-high 10 reps going to the Olympics, but injuries will hold both Anthony Cirelli and Brayden Point out of action. Brandon Hagel will be the lone Team Canada skater for Tampa, and he could make a stronger name for himself internationally after his 4 Nations play. Victor Hedman\u2019s always one to watch for Sweden. Jake Guentzel is too for USA as his offense will be key for a team that snubbed so many high-octane scorers. \u2014 Shayna Goldman<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2260573312-scaled.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-7036341 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/GettyImages-2260573312-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n      Each of 32 NHL teams has at least one representative for the Milan Cortina Games. (Gregory Shamus \/ Getty Images)<\/p>\n<p>Toronto Maple Leafs<\/p>\n<p>Oliver Ekman-Larsson, D (SWE)<br \/>William Nylander, F (SWE)<br \/>Auston Matthews, F (USA)<\/p>\n<p>The Leafs have two players expected to lead their team to a medal. They have different experiences doing so: William Nylander constantly hits a high gear for Sweden, winning MVP and a gold medal at the 2017 worlds. Auston Matthews, however, has never won a gold for USA or been consistently dominant after the Under-18 level. Matthews is captain and can be one of the world\u2019s best goal scorers. Doing so internationally will bolster his resume. Oliver Ekman-Larsson also joins Sweden in a depth role. \u2014 Joshua Kloke<\/p>\n<p>Utah Mammoth<\/p>\n<p>Clayton Keller, F (USA)<br \/>Olli Maatta, D (FIN)<br \/>JJ Peterka, F (GER)<br \/>Karel Vejmelka, G (CZE)<\/p>\n<p>Keller and Tage Thompson were the only new forwards the USA added to its roster compared to the 4 Nations tournament. Keller was phenomenal for the Americans at the World Championships last summer, scoring 10 points in 10 games and captaining his country to gold for the first time in 92 years. It will be fascinating to see whether he can earn top-six minutes. \u2014 Harman Dayal<\/p>\n<p>Vancouver Canucks<\/p>\n<p>Teddy Blueger, F (LAT)<br \/>Filip Hronek, D (CZE)<br \/>David K\u00e4mpf, F (CZE)<br \/>Kevin Lankinen, G (FIN)<br \/>Elias Pettersson, F (SWE)<\/p>\n<p>The Canucks will have five players at the Olympics, with some rich storylines for a fan base that hasn\u2019t had much opportunity to watch meaningful (or even especially competitive) hockey. Can Elias Pettersson keep up with the pace of best-of-best this year, after struggling at the 4 Nations? Can Filip Hronek lead a dark-horse Czechia side to a medal (or even to gold)? Can pending UFAs Teddy Blueger and David K\u00e4mpf avoid injury and enhance their trade value? \u2014 Thomas Drance<\/p>\n<p>Vegas Golden Knights<\/p>\n<p>Rasmus Andersson, D (SWE)<br \/>Jack Eichel, F (USA)<br \/>Noah Hanifin, D (USA)<br \/>Tomas Hertl, F (CZE)<br \/>Mitch Marner, F (CAN)<br \/>Akira Schmid, G (SUI)<br \/>Mark Stone, F (CAN)<br \/>Shea Theodore, D (CAN)<\/p>\n<p>The Golden Knights are sending more than a third of their roster to the Olympics, and the battle between the Canadians and Americans should be particularly dramatic. Vegas has major pieces on both sides of the rivalry. Coach Bruce Cassidy said he used his gold medal from the 4 Nations Face-Off as a golf ball marker on the green to taunt Jack Eichel last summer after he, Stone, Marner and Theodore came out on top last February. Eichel and Noah Hanifin will be seeking redemption. \u2014 Jesse Granger<\/p>\n<p>Washington Capitals<\/p>\n<p>Martin Fehervary, D (SVK)<br \/>Logan Thompson, G (CAN)<br \/>Tom Wilson, F (CAN)<\/p>\n<p>Fehervary\u2019s presence is a good excuse to watch Czechia\u2019s games. Thompson could be Canada\u2019s starter before you know it. Wilson, though, might be one of the most compelling players in the tournament. Nobody else has his skill set, and nobody knows quite how he\u2019ll be deployed by Jon Cooper and the Canadian staff. \u2014 Sean Gentille<\/p>\n<p>Winnipeg Jets<\/p>\n<p>Kyle Connor, F (USA)<br \/>Connor Hellebuyck, G (USA)<br \/>Josh Morrissey, D (CAN)<br \/>Nino Niederreiter, F (SUI)<\/p>\n<p>Will Connor still play a prominent role for the U.S. after last year\u2019s disappointing 4 Nations, which saw him scratched for the final against Canada? There\u2019s no denying that he\u2019s one of their most talented forwards, but it wasn\u2019t easy for him to build chemistry with new linemates and the coaching staff had him on a pretty short leash. Hellebuyck, meanwhile, is still the USA\u2019s projected starter. \u2014 Harman Dayal<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The wait is finally over. 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