McDavid leads a high-octane Canada as Olympic chatter heats up and contract questions hover over Edmonton. Team Canada, defending Four Nations and World Cup gold, seeks a balance of elite talent and depth on both wings and the back end to thrive in an NHL-ice Olympic crowd.

On offense, McDavid is centerpiece, flanked by Point and Marner in a lens-sharp trio, with Makar anchoring the blue line alongside Toews. Goaltending clarity is guarded, with Bennington the obvious starter and others circling as Armstrong tacks a durable, adaptable roster for the Games.

FanDuel pegs Canada at plus-money favorite odds (+150) over the USA (+200), underscoring the talent pipeline and a possible youth infusion on defense and forwards as the camp tightens into shape.