NHL players in the next Olympics

[Sundancefisher]

Finally something worth watching!

Go Canada Go!

Top 50 NHL players


# Player OVR POT
1. Connor McDavidCanada Connor McDavid
C | Oilers 97 HIGH
2. Cale MakarCanada Cale Makar
D | Avalanche 95 MED
3. Nathan MacKinnonCanada Nathan MacKinnon
C | Avalanche 95 MED
4. Sidney CrosbyCanada Sidney Crosby
C | Penguins 93 HIGH
5. Brayden PointCanada Brayden Point
C | Lightning 92 MED

6. Mitchell MarnerCanada Mitchell Marner
RW | Maple Leafs 92 MED
7. Brad MarchandCanada Brad Marchand
LW | Bruins 91 HIGH
8. William NylanderCanada William Nylander
RW | Maple Leafs 91 MED
9. Dougie HamiltonCanada Dougie Hamilton
D | Devils 90 MED
10. Mark StoneCanada Mark Stone
RW | Golden Knights 90 LOW
11. Steven StamkosCanada Steven Stamkos
C | Lightning 90 MED
12. Alex PietrangeloCanada Alex Pietrangelo
D | Golden Knights 89 HIGH
13. Devon ToewsCanada Devon Toews
D | Avalanche 89 MED
14. Josh MorrisseyCanada Josh Morrissey
D | Jets 89 MED
15. Shea TheodoreCanada Shea Theodore
D | Golden Knights 89 HIGH

16. Aaron EkbladCanada Aaron Ekblad
D | Panthers 88 MED
17. Adam PelechCanada Adam Pelech
D | Islanders 88 MED
18. Brandon MontourCanada Brandon Montour
D | Panthers 88 MED
19. Drew DoughtyCanada Drew Doughty
D | Kings 88 LOW
20. Kris LetangCanada Kris Letang
D | Penguins 88 HIGH
21. Mark ScheifeleCanada Mark Scheifele
C | Jets 88 MED
22. Mathew BarzalCanada Mathew Barzal
C | Islanders 88 MED
23. Nick SuzukiCanada Nick Suzuki
C | Canadiens 88 MED
24. Noah DobsonCanada Noah Dobson
D | Islanders 88 MED
25. Robert ThomasCanada Robert Thomas
C | Blues 88 MED
26. Sam ReinhartCanada Sam Reinhart
C | Panthers 88 MED
27. Bo HorvatCanada Bo Horvat
C | Islanders 87 MED
28. Brent BurnsCanada Brent Burns
D | Hurricanes 87 MED
29. Carter HartCanada Carter Hart
G | Flyers 87 MED
30. Carter VerhaegheCanada Carter Verhaeghe
C | Panthers 87 MED

31. Claude GirouxCanada Claude Giroux
RW | Senators 87 HIGH
32. Jared SpurgeonCanada Jared Spurgeon
D | Wild 87 HIGH
33. Jeff SkinnerCanada Jeff Skinner
LW | Sabres 87 LOW
34. John TavaresCanada John Tavares
C | Maple Leafs 87 HIGH
35. Jonathan MarchessaultCanada Jonathan Marchessault
RW | Golden Knights 87 HIGH
36. Jordan KyrouCanada Jordan Kyrou
C | Blues 87 MED
37. MacKenzie WeegarCanada MacKenzie Weegar
D | Flames 87 MED
38. Morgan RiellyCanada Morgan Rielly
D | Maple Leafs 87 MED
39. Ryan Nugent-HopkinsCanada Ryan Nugent-Hopkins
C | Oilers 87 MED
40. Ryan PulockCanada Ryan Pulock
D | Islanders 87 MED
41. Thomas ChabotCanada Thomas Chabot
D | Senators 87 MED
42. Travis KonecnyCanada Travis Konecny
D | Flyers 87 MED
43. Tristan JarryCanada Tristan Jarry
G | Penguins 87 MED
44. Tyler ToffoliCanada Tyler Toffoli
RW | Devils 87 MED
45. Vince DunnCanada Vince Dunn
D | Kraken 87 MED

46. Zach HymanCanada Zach Hyman
LW | Oilers 87 MED
47. Adin HillCanada Adin Hill
G | Golden Knights 86 MED
48. Bowen ByramCanada Bowen Byram
D | Avalanche 86 MED
49. Brandon HagelCanada Brandon Hagel
LW | Lightning 86 MED
50. Brayden SchennCanada Brayden Schenn
C | Blues 86 MED

[Howard Hutchinson]

This is great news. Best on best baby!

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by Howard Hutchinson

This is great news. Best on best baby!

It will be epic.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

It will be epic.

You bet!!!!


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[CranePete]

I don’t really follow hockey, and to my mind the Olympic has devolved into a contest of nations whereby the country with the most medals gets bragging rights. Fine, I suppose, but I had always thought that the Olympics was a gathering of the world’s finest AMATEUR athletes. Colour me naive, I guess.

[Twisted Canuck]

[Phil McCracken]

Finally! Can't wait!...

[fordtruckin]

Originally Posted by CranePete

I don’t really follow hockey, and to my mind the Olympic has devolved into a contest of nations whereby the country with the most medals gets bragging rights. Fine, I suppose, but I had always thought that the Olympics was a gathering of the world’s finest AMATEUR athletes. Colour me naive, I guess.

Agreed! Now it’s just a money pit and bragging rights.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by CranePete

I don’t really follow hockey, and to my mind the Olympic has devolved into a contest of nations whereby the country with the most medals gets bragging rights. Fine, I suppose, but I had always thought that the Olympics was a gathering of the world’s finest AMATEUR athletes. Colour me naive, I guess.

In 1986, professional athletes were given permission by the International Federation to compete in each sport of the Olympic Games alongside their amateur counterparts. However, two sports continued to resist the onset of professionalism in the Olympics. These are wrestling and boxing.

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/2...port-1.3358194

[Roderek]

Currently anyone from the 2018 Junior team is not allowed to play for team Canada, so at this point Makar is out. Although, it has been confirmed he was not in London at the time of the event. I suspect that th people that were not involved will be allowed to play again, but not sure that will change before the legal proceedings have concluded. Which likely will not be before the 2026 Olympics.

[Sundancefisher]

What would be the Canadian lines?

My plan as coach

Line 1

Center McDavid
LW Brad Marchand
RW Mitch Marner
D Cale Makar
D Alex Pietrangelo

Line 2

Center Nathan MacKinnon
LW Jeff Skinner
RW Mark Stone
D Dougie Hamilton
D Josh Morrissey

Line 3

Center Braydon Point
LW Zack Hyman
RW Claude Giroux
D Aaron Ekblad
D Brandon Montour

Line 4

Center Matthew Barzal
LW Brandon Hagel
RW Jonathan Marchessault
D Noah Dobson
D Devon Toews

Subject to injury and performance in a couple years.

So many names left off the list.

Crosby maybe good to have involved with his Olympic experience however age is starting to be a factor.

Goal is winning so need to really balance each players pros and cons.

[Talking moose]

Pretty good list. Only change I’d make is keeping existing teammates on same line. Eg……mcdavid-Hymen.
Just because they don’t even have to look to know where the other one will be. They have already meshed.

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by Talking moose

Pretty good list. Only change I’d make is keeping existing teammates on same line. Eg……mcdavid-Hymen.
Just because they don’t even have to look to know where the other one will be. They have already meshed.

Good point.
I’m guessing another factor to consider is who could use the experience in two years and will
Be around again in 6 years.

[Dick284]

Marchand
Crosby
Stone
Peitrangelo
Giroux

Are all going to be a bit long in the tooth for the next winter games IMO.

Then there is kids like Bedard, Bouchard, Dach, and the other up and comers.

[Dick284]

February 2026, Milan Italy!

[fishnguy]

You’ve probably never seen an Olympic game of hockey then, when the NHLers participate. It’s pretty much as good as it gets, in my opinion.

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Marchand
Crosby
Stone
Peitrangelo
Giroux

Are all going to be a bit long in the tooth for the next winter games IMO.

Then there is kids like Bedard, Bouchard, Dach, and the other up and comers.

I agree. I was just building a team based upon today but in two years… age and injuries will cause need for an update. Bedard depending upon how he progresses after jaw surgery will be interesting. Some kids don’t bounce back.

Could be some breakout players the year of the Olympics.

One thing for certain… Canada has extreme depth. Hoping formidable depth in the end.

I haven’t looked at US yet.

[Sundancefisher]

Top 50 players in the US same site as the Canadian list

American NHL Players on NHL 24
Below are American players and their NHL 24 Ratings.

# Player OVR POT
1. Auston MatthewsUnited States Auston Matthews
C | Maple Leafs 93 HIGH
2. Jack HughesUnited States Jack Hughes
C | Devils 93 HIGH
3. Matthew TkachukUnited States Matthew Tkachuk
LW | Panthers 93 MED
4. Adam FoxUnited States Adam Fox
D | Rangers 92 MED
5. Charlie McAvoyUnited States Charlie McAvoy
D | Bruins 92 MED
6. Jason RobertsonUnited States Jason Robertson
LW | Stars 92 MED
7. Quinn HughesUnited States Quinn Hughes
D | Canucks 92 MED
8. Jack EichelUnited States Jack Eichel
C | Golden Knights 91 HIGH
9. Jake OettingerUnited States Jake Oettinger
G | Stars 91 MED
10. Connor HellebuyckUnited States Connor Hellebuyck
G | Jets 90 MED
11. Kyle ConnorUnited States Kyle Connor
LW | Jets 90 MED
12. Tage ThompsonUnited States Tage Thompson
RW | Sabres 90 MED
13. Brady TkachukUnited States Brady Tkachuk
LW | Senators 89 MED
14. Clayton KellerUnited States Clayton Keller
RW | Coyotes 89 MED
15. Dylan LarkinUnited States Dylan Larkin
C | Red Wings 89 MED
16. J.T. MillerUnited States J.T. Miller
C | Canucks 89 MED
17. Jake GuentzelUnited States Jake Guentzel
LW | Penguins 89 MED
18. John CarlsonUnited States John Carlson
D | Capitals 89 MED
19. Thatcher DemkoUnited States Thatcher Demko
G | Canucks 89 MED
20. Alex DeBrincatUnited States Alex DeBrincat
RW | Red Wings 88 MED
21. Jaccob SlavinUnited States Jaccob Slavin
D | Hurricanes 88 MED
22. Jeremy SwaymanUnited States Jeremy Swayman
G | Bruins 88 HIGH
23. Joe PavelskiUnited States Joe Pavelski
C | Stars 88 MED
24. Alex TuchUnited States Alex Tuch
RW | Sabres 87 MED
25. Jakob ChychrunUnited States Jakob Chychrun
D | Senators 87 MED
26. John GibsonUnited States John Gibson
G | Ducks 87 MED
27. Johnny GaudreauUnited States Johnny Gaudreau
LW | Blue Jackets 87 MED
28. Seth JonesUnited States Seth Jones
D | Blackhawks 87 MED
29. Troy TerryUnited States Troy Terry
RW | Ducks 87 MED
30. Zach WerenskiUnited States Zach Werenski
D | Blue Jackets 87 MED
31. Brett PesceUnited States Brett Pesce
D | Hurricanes 86 MED
32. Brock BoeserUnited States Brock Boeser
RW | Canucks 86 MED
33. Chris KreiderUnited States Chris Kreider
LW | Rangers 86 MED
34. Cole CaufieldUnited States Cole Caufield
RW | Canadiens 86 MED
35. Jake SandersonUnited States Jake Sanderson
D | Senators 86 MED
36. K’Andre MillerUnited States K’Andre Miller
D | Rangers 86 MED
37. Matt BoldyUnited States Matt Boldy
LW | Wild 86 MED
38. Nick SchmaltzUnited States Nick Schmaltz
C | Coyotes 86 MED
39. Sean CouturierUnited States Sean Couturier
C | Flyers 86 MED
40. Trevor ZegrasUnited States Trevor Zegras
C | Ducks 86 MED
41. Alexandar GeorgievUnited States Alexandar Georgiev
G | Avalanche 85 MED
42. Brady SkjeiUnited States Brady Skjei
D | Hurricanes 85 MED
43. Brandon CarloUnited States Brandon Carlo
D | Bruins 85 MED
44. Brian DumoulinUnited States Brian Dumoulin
D | Kraken 85 LOW
45. Brock NelsonUnited States Brock Nelson
C | Islanders 85 LOW
46. Bryan RustUnited States Bryan Rust
RW | Penguins 85 MED
47. Jacob TroubaUnited States Jacob Trouba
D | Rangers 85 MED
48. Jeff PetryUnited States Jeff Petry
D | Red Wings 85 HIGH
49. John MarinoUnited States John Marino
D | Devils 85 MED
50. Josh NorrisUnited States Josh Norris
C | Senators 85 MED

[Dick284]

Sundance, what ever you are copying from is a lousy format for the forum, can you find a better format, it’s so hard to read, it’s a huge mess of text.

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Sundance, what ever you are copying from is a lousy format for the forum, can you find a better format, it’s so hard to read, it’s a huge mess of text.

Nope. Couldn’t find something better.

Still. There is a number and name beside it. That’s what needs looking at. Ignore the rest.

[brendan's dad]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Sundance, what ever you are copying from is a lousy format for the forum, can you find a better format, it’s so hard to read, it’s a huge mess of text.

I was wondering about that site. Has William Nylander as # 8 for Canadians. I think he will be playing Sweden!

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by brendan's dad

I was wondering about that site. Has William Nylander as # 8 for Canadians. I think he will be playing Sweden!

He is a duel. So he could play for either. Guess it comes down to chance to win gold.

He was born in Calgary.

[brendan's dad]

Originally Posted by Sundancefisher

He is a duel. So he could play for either. Guess it comes down to chance to win gold.

He was born in Calgary.

He has always played for Sweden internationally...

https://thehockeywriters.com/sweden-...olympics-2026/

https://thehockeywriters.com/canada-...olympics-2026/

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by brendan's dad

He has always played for Sweden internationally...

https://thehockeywriters.com/sweden-...olympics-2026/

https://thehockeywriters.com/canada-...olympics-2026/

Could be.

I like Canadas depth. I didn’t select him.

[waldedw]

Originally Posted by Roderek

Currently anyone from the 2018 Junior team is not allowed to play for team Canada, so at this point Makar is out. Although, it has been confirmed he was not in London at the time of the event. I suspect that th people that were not involved will be allowed to play again, but not sure that will change before the legal proceedings have concluded. Which likely will not be before the 2026 Olympics.

I can't see this happening, they would open themselves up to all kind of legal action, Makar was not even in London what grounds would they have to ban him from the Olympics

[Sundancefisher]

Originally Posted by waldedw

I can't see this happening, they would open themselves up to all kind of legal action, Makar was not even in London what grounds would they have to ban him from the Olympics

Once Hockey Canada has finished its investigation they have to reinstate players right to play for Hockey Canada if they are shown to be not involved.

That said the people that form the teams don’t have to pick them.

Expectations is Makar will be eligible.

Bigger question will come from has there been other incidents that will crop up.

[Roderek]

https://www.thescore.com/nhl/news/28...main-suspended

Hockey Canada Released a statement yesterday saying all players on that team are still suspended. This will likely remain in place until the court proceedings are completed. Those are rumored to be at least 2026.

makar has been admit, that he wasn't in London at the time, which should be pretty easy to prove. But it doesn't mean he didn't have knowledge of the event. Could have received pictures/videos. Could have been evasive with the police etc.

I suspect this will be in place until all trials are concluded. I would love to see Makar play in tbe Olympics. But we should have enough depth that a few people not being allowed to play shouldn't matter.

The biggest issue with Canada, is Goaltending.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by waldedw

I can't see this happening, they would open themselves up to all kind of legal action, Makar was not even in London what grounds would they have to ban him from the Olympics

There could be a lawsuit for millions, if he isn't allowed to play. Playing in the Olympics can bring endorsements, and not being allowed to play would deny him that opportunity.

[Roderek]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

There could be a lawsuit for millions, if he isn't allowed to play. Playing in the Olympics can bring endorsements, and not being allowed to play would deny him that opportunity.

Actually he is more valuable to companies for endorsements playing in the NHL, then the Olympics. Not sure if Bettman got a work around when he agreed for 2026 and 2030, but one of the biggest complaints about NHL players playing in the Olympics for the NHL is that they don't own the rights/footage or get any of the money, yet they shut down their season and risk injury to the stars.

It is why you very rarely see the Sydney Crosby golden goal highlight. Olympics has the rights to it.

[elkhunter11]

Originally Posted by Roderek

Actually he is more valuable to companies for endorsements playing in the NHL, then the Olympics. Not sure if Bettman got a work around when he agreed for 2026 and 2030, but one of the biggest complaints about NHL players playing in the Olympics for the NHL is that they don't own the rights/footage or get any of the money, yet they shut down their season and risk injury to the stars.

It is why you very rarely see the Sydney Crosby golden goal highlight. Olympics has the rights to it.

There are people that watch the Olympics, that don't really care about the NHL, so it is another opportunity for exposure.