Canada's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina looks imposing and arrived with a bit less controversy than its rival from the United States, but as good as it looks on paper, it's not perfect.

Canada unveiled its roster for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 on Wednesday. It’s the first time NHL players will participate in the Olympics since 2014.

Canada will be a favorite at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics after winning the 4 Nations Face-Off in February. The country also won gold at the last two Olympics that featured NHL players (2010 in Vancouver and 2014 in Sochi).

As part of a special announcement Wednesday on Sportsnet and TSN, Hockey Canada revealed its full, 25-player roster for the Canadian men's hockey team at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo,

A pair of Florida Panthers will be representing Hockey Canada at the upcoming Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. On Wednesday, Hockey Canada announced their 25-man roster, which included Brad Marchand and Sam Reinhart.

Canada leaned into its experience after winning 4 Nations, but five players from that roster weren't announced for the Olympic team.

Canada takes on Finland in the IIHF World Junior Championship bronze medal game on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minn.