5. Marc-Andre Fleury
This might be a controversial opinion considering Marc-Andre Fleury wasn’t on the Team Canada roster in 2014 despite being a popular goalie in hockey. However, despite his age, I think he’s only gotten better as he’s gone on. Having recently won the Vezina for the 20-21 season, Fleury currently sits at #3 on the NHL’s All-Time list for number of wins. Even at 36, he was still a strong part of the Golden Knights’ cup run to the third round.
Fleury would definitely bring a veteran approach to the Olympics and we know from his years on the Penguins and the Golden Knights that he can handle the pressure of playing for his country on an international stage. To be honest, I don’t know why he wasn’t picked in 2014, based on the fact that his good years far outweigh his bad years. Every goalie has bad games, but that doesn’t mean they can’t bring it when it counts.
This would also be a good match for Team Canada because Marc-Andre Fleury has played with many of the athletes projected to be on the team, so the chemistry is already there. He’s a perfect fit for the team, and I think it’s time that Fleury had his moment on the international stage.