US EditionBedard, Scheifele, 4 Nations Winners Left Off Canada's Olympic Men's Hockey Roster
Hockey Canada excluded top NHL scorers Bedard and Scheifele from its 25-player Olympic roster despite their strong seasons and recent injuries, ahead of Milan-Cortina Games.
- Dec. 31, 2025 — Hockey Canada unveiled a 25-player men's Olympic roster in Minneapolis, excluding Chicago Blackhawks star Connor Bedard and Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele.
- Selectors cited a preference for veteran experience, and Bedard's injury on Dec. 12 likely influenced his omission, as he was sidelined by an upper-body injury.
- Several 4 Nations contributors were passed over, including Sam Bennett, Florida Panthers centre and Conn Smythe winner who may join as injury replacement, plus Travis Konecny, Seth Jarvis, Adin Hill, and Sam Montembeault.
- Returning NHL players elevate the significance of each pick as Team Canada’s 25-player roster is built to chase gold medal expectations at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games.
- Emerging prospects will likely await future Winter Games as Matthew Schaefer and Wyatt Johnston defer their Olympic debuts for now.
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