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Mark Scheifele Misses Team Canada’s Olympic Cut, Remains on Standby

He remains eligible as a replacement by staying in the required Olympic testing protocol.

Overview

  • Scheifele called learning of the omission a "pretty dark day" and said, "I don't know what else I could have done."
  • Team Canada GM Doug Armstrong confirmed a replacement list that requires players to continue Olympic Committee testing.
  • Scheifele said he will stay in the protocol, keeping him available if injuries open a roster spot before the February Games in Italy.
  • The Jets center had 18 goals and 27 assists for 45 points in 38 games at the time of the roster announcement, the most among Canadian forwards not selected.
  • After receiving the news, he posted two goals and an assist on New Year’s Day, while debate over other notable omissions underscored Canada’s depth.