Panthers players, staff well-represented on Canada's 2026 Olympic hockey roster

In addition to stars like Macklin Celebrini and Sidney Crosby, Canada's roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games features Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand alongside Florida Panthers' Sam Reinhart. Several Panthers personnel will also represent their countries.

Canada's men's hockey roster for Milano Cortina 2026 includes Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand, 37, marking his sixth major international appearance. Marchand, who joins Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (named to the preliminary roster in June 2025), previously won gold at the 2007 and 2008 World Juniors (six goals, two assists in 13 games), 2016 IIHF World Championship (named top-three player with four goals, three assists in 10 games), and 2017 World Cup of Hockey. He added one goal in four games at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.

The Panthers organization has strong international ties: Aleksander Barkov will play for Finland, Matthew Tkachuk for the United States, and Uvis Balinskis for Latvia.

Panthers staff contributing include general manager Bill Zito as assistant GM for Team USA (with equipment manager Teddy Richards), Tuomo Ruutu as assistant coach for Finland, and Myles Fee as video coach for Sweden.

This showcases the Panthers' global reach amid the NHL's Olympic return. See related coverage on the full roster highlights.

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Canada unveiled its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina on December 31, becoming the first nation to do so. The 25-player team features 19 members from the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off champions and includes 19-year-old sensation Macklin Celebrini. The squad blends veterans like Sidney Crosby with emerging talents, setting the stage for NHL players' return to the Olympics since 2014.

Following Hockey Canada's unveiling of its 25-player roster for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics—a blend of veterans like Sidney Crosby and young stars like Macklin Celebrini—the NHL saw celebrations and heartbreak. Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand rejoiced at his selection, while teammate Sam Bennett's omission drew widespread disappointment.

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Hockey Canada announced its 25-player roster for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina on December 31, blending young stars and seasoned veterans. The team features 16 Stanley Cup winners and 19 players from the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off champions. Macklin Celebrini, a 19-year-old San Jose Sharks forward, joins legends like Sidney Crosby for the NHL's return to Olympics since 2014.

Auston Matthews and Brady Tkachuk have voiced strong belief in Team USA's ability to win gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. The Toronto Maple Leafs captain highlighted the team's chemistry from the recent 4 Nations Face-Off, while the Ottawa Senators forward expressed no doubts about his brother Matthew's readiness. Both players emphasized the motivation from past near-misses against Canada.

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Sweden's Tre Kronor has added forward Marcus Johansson and defenseman Hampus Lindholm to its Olympic roster for Milano 2026, replacing injured players Leo Carlsson and Jonas Brodin. This follows the initial 25-player announcement last month.

Following the U.S. roster announcement for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics, NHL.com senior writer Dan Rosen outlined projected forward lines, defense pairs, and goaltending. The top line features the Tkachuk brothers with Jack Eichel, backed by Connor Hellebuyck in net, leveraging chemistry from the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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Team USA has added forwards Clayton Keller and Tage Thompson, along with defenceman Seth Jones, to its men's Olympic hockey roster, according to reports. These players, who missed the recent 4 Nations Face-Off, bring added depth ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 tournament. The full roster will be revealed on Friday.

 

 

 

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