The most difficult thing about putting together a Team Canada roster for any international event might be the blowback you receive for players you left off the roster.

Macklin Celebrini had a goal and an assist hours after being selected to play for Team Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Minnesota Wild 4–3 in a shootout Wednesday.

All eight of Canada's defensemen, a group that consists of Makar, Drew Doughty, Thomas Harley, Josh Morrissey, Colton Parayko, Travis Sanheim, Shea Theodore and Devon Toews, appeared at the 4 Nations ...