Later this week, Hockey Canada will be naming their roster for the 2018 winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Among the players in consideration is Colorado Avalanche top prospect Cale Makar.
The fourth overall selection in last summer’s NHL Entry Draft, Cale Makar is coming off a very strong performance at the World Junior Hockey Championship and according to TSN’s Bob McKenzie, he has done enough to at least get his name into the conversation.
“I think Cale Makar’s name is at least on the radar for consideration for the Canadian Olympic team that will be announced on Thursday.