Connor Bedard will be making his senior national team debut in Czechia.
We now know the roster looking to defend the gold medal at one of the biggest tournaments in international hockey.Of the notable names, the most exciting addition to this year’s roster is Chicago Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard. Last year’s first-overall pick in the NHL Draft is aafter an impressive season on a lowly Blackhawks team.
The roster features a good amount of veteran experience, with guys like Brandon Tanev, Jordan Binnington and 2021 tournament MVP Andrew Mangiapane. However, along with Bedard and Celebrini, there is a lot of young talent. 14 players were born in the year 2000 or later, including the goaltenders that will be backing up Binnington, Joel Hofer, and Nico Daws.
Only two of the current roster members were on last year’s gold-medal-winning team—Hofer and Adam Fantilli. The Columbus Blue Jackets forward is coming off a promising rookie season that was cut short after suffering a calf laceration in late January. The former Michigan Wolverine scored a goal and three assists last year in Lativa and Finland.to utilize. Word has spread that both Anaheim Ducks forward Mason McTavish and Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby might join the team.
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