Overview
- TSN insiders Darren Dreger and Pierre LeBrun report Wedgewood has been added to Canada’s preliminary Olympic pool, with LeBrun indicating the move occurred Monday.
- Wedgewood, 33, is 13-1-2 with a .918 save percentage and 2.09 goals-against average through 17 games, leading NHL goalies in wins.
- The Olympic long list establishes eligibility for selection beginning Jan. 1 and triggers medical and drug-screening protocols.
- He seized extended starts when Mackenzie Blackwood was injured early, continued winning upon Blackwood’s return, and drew praise from coach Jared Bednar for performance and intangibles.
- Canada’s goaltending choices remain unsettled after the 4 Nations Face-Off, with names such as Jordan Binnington, Adin Hill, Logan Thompson and Sam Montembeault in the mix before final rosters are set around Dec. 31.