Young superstars belong on Olympic team
Debate grows over whether Bedard and Celebrini deserve spots on Canada’s 2026 Olympic hockey roster.
December 08, 2025
key points from this story:
- Fans debate Olympic hockey roster
- Bedard and Celebrini lead NHL scorers
- Critics cite lack of experience
- Supporters argue youth adds strength
- Goaltending and defence can support offence
- Coach influence questioned in team selection
In hockey-mad Canada, fans spend their time watching hockey, thinking about hockey, talking about hockey and mentally planning Canada’s roster for the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy. Only a couple of weeks remain before the Dec. 31 deadline for Hockey Canada to submit its roster and while a number of players’ names are automatic, a couple of others are subject to quite the controversy.
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