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Projecting Canada's Olympic men's hockey roster: Locks, hopefuls, and long shots

We're officially three months from the start of the 2022 Beijing Olympics, which will begin on Feb. 4.

For the first time since 2014, NHL players will be able to compete in the tournament. With the Games rapidly approaching and the NHL season underway, it's a good time to start forecasting who will be on Canada's roster when the tournament rolls around.

Here's an early look at what Team Canada could look like.

Forwards

Locks: Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon, Brad Marchand, Patrice Bergeron, Steven Stamkos, John Tavares, Jonathan Huberdeau, Mark Scheifele, Mitch Marner, Mark Stone

McDavid and Crosby: These two players have already been named to the team, meaning their spots on the roster are not up for debate.