Canada's general manager Doug Armstrong chooses first three players for 2022 Olympic roster

The 2022 Winter Olympics are four months away with the first game being played on February 9th between the Russian Olympic Committee and Switzerland.

According to Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun, Canada's general manager Doug Armstrong has reportedly told his first three players that they are guaranteed spots on the roster. To the surprise of no one, those players are Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby, Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid, and Vegas Golden Knights defenceman Alex Pietrangelo.

"Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong has informed his mandatory three players they will be part of his Olympic team. No surprise the players are Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid (@cmcdavid97) and Alex Pietrangelo," Simmons said in a tweet on Sunday.

All twelve participating nations are required to release their long-list of 50 or more players on Friday, October 15th, while final rosters must be submitted by early-January.

Canada will open their tournament on February 10th against Germany, then will battle the United States on February 12th, and finishes up round robin play on February 13th against the host nation, China.

Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong has informed his mandatory three players they will be part of his Olympic team. No surprise the players are Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid (@cmcdavid97) and Alex Pietrangelo.— steve simmons (@simmonssteve) October 2, 2021

MUST READ

Feb 28  |  By Tom Banks Vancouver Canucks' Contract Offer to Brock Boeser Leaks Publicly

Feb 28  |  By Tom Banks Montreal Canadiens Star Undergoes Season-Ending Knee Surgery

Feb 28  |  By Daniel Lucente Philadelphia Flyers Officially Looking to Trade Former 39-Goal Scorer

Feb 28  |  By Daniel Lucente Evander Kane May Be in His Final Days in Edmonton After Friedman Reveals New Information

Feb 28  |  By Mike Whitaker Maple Leafs Forward Pulls Back Trade Request

Feb 27  |  By Mike Whitaker Brad Marchand Goes Viral for Passionate Video Ahead of Four Nations Faceoff Final

Feb 27  |  By Mike Whitaker David Pastrnak's Latest Comments Suggest Bruins Will Be Big Sellers at the Deadline

Feb 27  |  By Julien Trekker 6-Foot-6 Winger Linked to the New York Rangers at the Trade Deadline

MORE STORIES