Elite Canadian Defenseman Could Miss 2026 Olympic Games
The scandal from the 2018 World Juniors has sent shockwaves through the hockey community, and following recent developments, it seems the fallout will impact the NHL widely.
Will Cale Makar be absent from Team Canada's Olympic roster?
Hockey Canada's most recent announcement indicates that, although no charges have been filed, all members of the 2018 World Juniors squad are still prohibited from competing or coaching for Team Canada.
Regrettably, as the 2026 Olympic Games approach, this situation affects Team Canada prospects like Cale Makar and Drake Batherson.
Is this decision unjust for the rest of the team?
The general public is left in the dark about whether all team members were aware of the incident, especially since players like Makar and Batherson were not present at the location of the incident.
With the 2026 Olympics more than two years away and potential legal actions on the horizon, there's a possibility for changes in the current scenario. However, without such changes, Canada's aspirations for Olympic gold would suffer significantly.
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5 FEVRIER | 280 ANSWERS Elite Canadian Defenseman Could Miss 2026 Olympic Games Is it justifiable for Makar to be excluded from the Olympics? | ||
| Yes | 72 | 25.7 % |
| No way | 208 | 74.3 % |
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