Edmonton Oilers could have more than eight Olympic players

It was announced that NHL players will make their athletes available for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina-Milano in 2026.

With that being said, the Edmonton Oilers are one of those teams loaded with international talent. The latest reports from Daily Hive suggest that the Oilers could have more than eight total players poised to represent their respective countries. an astounding number to say the least.

Oilers Insider now gives fans an inside look at the potential skaters on the team who could be making a Winter Olympic appearance in 2026.

Connor McDavid - Country: Canada
If McDavid is healthy and able to play, he will absolutely be a lock to make Team Canada's Olympic team in 2026 and could captain the team as well.

Leon Draisaitl - Country: Germany
Similar to McDavid, Leon Draisaitl has already clinched his spot at the Olympics with the German national team and will, in all likelihood, be the team's captain at the Games.

Evan Bouchard - Country: Cananda
If last season was an indication of what's to come from Evan Bouchard, a spot on Canada's Olympic team could be coming soon.

Mattias Ekholm - Country: Sweden
It seems like there is no way Sweden will ice an Olympic team without Mattias Ekholm being a part of it.

Zach Hyman - Country: Canada
Nobody expected Zach Hyman to pot over 50 goals last season and it may have sprung his name into Olympic conversations.

Stuart Skinner - Country: Canada
It was a bumpy sophomore season for Stuart Skinner between the pipes, but in the end, he showed that he has what it takes to perform at the highest level.

Viktor Arvidsson - Country: Sweden
Viktor Arvidsson has a chance to join teammate Ekholm on Team Sweden at the Olympics, but he will have to make his case quickly.

Ryan Nugent-Hopkins - Country: Canada
It will be tough sledding to have a third Oilers forward crack Canada's Olympic team, but a path is there for Ryan Nugent-Hopkins.

source: Daily Hive Vancouver
8 Oilers players who could compete at the 2026 Olympics

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