Overview

• Hockey Canada’s 42-player orientation camp roster for Aug. 26–28 in Calgary omitted the 34-year-old Flames center, prompting his public surprise.
• Kadri posted “???” on Instagram after the announcement and told The Athletic he believes his back-to-back 75- and 67-point campaigns justify a roster look.
• Not being invited to camp does not rule him out, as Hockey Canada can still add players ahead of the early-2026 final Olympic roster deadline.
• Canada’s depth at center, featuring stars like Connor McDavid, Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and Brayden Point, leaves few openings.
• Under contract through 2029 with ongoing trade speculation, Kadri must deliver a strong start to the 2025–26 season to revive his Milan-Cortina bid.