Are we in Canada paranoid about 2026 or should we not be worried?

[ORRFForever]

Byfield with the spectacular tip pass to Kopitar for the GWG in O.T. - Game 2 vs Edmonton.

Byfield was a 6'5" force, tonight.

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It's insanely early, of course, but 7 of the Top 9 scorers in the NHL playoffs are Canadian.

 

[Mathieukferland]

and do you want THAT on Team Canada?

I still do, but as you’ll notice in my projection I have him on the fourth line; I don’t want him playing top offensive minutes when it counts, but I’m more than fine with him playing a defensive role

 

[ORRFForever]

I still do, but as you’ll notice in my projection I have him on the fourth line; I don’t want him playing top offensive minutes when it counts, but I’m more than fine with him playing a defensive role

I noticed that and yes, if he comes, let him play the 4th line and the PK.

 

[ORRFForever]

I know he's OLD and he's slowed but Marchand is absolutely killing the Leafs.
How do you NOT have him on Team Canada?

 

[NyQuil]

I know he's OLD and he's slowed but Marchand is absolutely killing the Leafs.
How do you NOT have him on Team Canada?

He’d happily play on the 4th line or anywhere you could slot him in.

If a vet can still skate, I’d be tempted for sure. Experience in big moments can matter.