In preparation, TSN's Craig Button has revealed his first projected Team Canada roster, and there's a notable inclusion: Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard.
With the NHL skipping the all-star game next year in favor of hosting the Four Nations Faceoff international tournament in North America, and then heading to Milan, Italy for the Olympics the following year, the excitement for international hockey is high.
Bedard has earned a spot on the projected roster, lining up on the fourth line with Byfield and Marner as his wingers. This is a significant recognition of Bedard's ability and potential impact on the international stage at just 18-years old.
