Team Canada’s Olympic roster discussions are beginning to take shape, and the spotlight is already fixed on two of the NHL’s brightest young stars — Connor Bedard and Macklin Celebrini. Both forwards have shown elite form early in the season, sparking debate about whether their performance could earn them a ticket to Italy for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The return of NHL players to Olympic competition has reignited excitement among fans and executives alike. Canada’s lineup, historically one of the hardest to crack in all of sports, must now find a balance between its established veterans and the next wave of elite talent.

With Bedard and Celebrini emerging as generational prospects, their inclusion would mark a bold shift in the team’s approach. Their current level of play has made it ne

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