orangeman

Great fun watching this the last few days. Let's see if this strategy for early selection works for Milan 2026. Homan is very likely going to be there for the women anyway, but we'll see.

Just wanted to say Happy Holidays to everyone here! Been enjoying the predictions. I'm not great at these, but always love to read other people's opinions.

Do we know where it will be televised?

Hey, Canadian women would have 3 relay bronzes from Paris if cheating China didn't bribe FIFA, but life's unfair.

This short track team is bringing me such joy.

You don't have to make any changes, especially when it comes to hockey. In one game elimination tournaments it's always 50/50. Anything can, and often does, happen. The last time NHLers participated was in 2014 and Canada dominated. But we had much, much, much better goaltending and even defence back then. Who knows what will happen in the next year.

You had one job Quebec!

LOL, love it. Fortunately (unfortunately?), these are not the type of events that Canada usually gets 4th in. But never count us out of being counted out!

Thank you for putting this together, it was fun to go through. From your keyboard to God's ears on Canada's short track team here (I believe you have us at 4-1-1, which is realistic if everything works out). Leaving us off the podium in speed skating women's pursuit was interesting. Three medals of any colour in curling would be celebrated at this point after two disasterous cycles. In hockey, I'll always take our girls over the Americans (was "lucky" enough to see them lose in 2018 in person, though. Only time in 6 Games. Haha...hahahahaha...ha). For the men, I said above unless Canada finds a goaltender I'm not too optimistic. USA is just too well rounded. But lots can happen by then, and in a one game elimination tournament.

As a Montreal Canadien fan, I am in agreement. However, he is struggling recently and is demoted to the 4th line this week. Hoping he can turn it around.

Great early breakdown. I agree with most of it, but I'll elaborate on three in particular: Curling: I'm expecting a comeback after two very disappointing showings for Canada in Pyeongchang and Beijing. I think the national federation is taking it more seriously now that the world is catching up, especially in mixed doubles. I expect three medals, but a gold will be harder to come by. Hockey: As usual, women will be expected to win a gold. It'll be exciting seeing the men have NHL players, but I don't even think Canada will be a gold favourite. We simply do not have a goaltender. We have a couple of low-to-mid choices, so unless someone rises up suddenly in the next year it'll be hard to fight for gold. McDavid will only be able to do so much. USA, on the other hand, will have a very complete team with excellent goaltending. Even if Russia competes, they are the favourite right now. But, anything is possible in a one game elimination series. Short Track: This is currently our strongest team perhaps ever, which is surprising given how much stronger other countries have become recently (although the USA has dropped off the map almost completely). As you said, 3 is a minimum but as this team stands right now, they could run away with the medal table. However, short track is always unpredictable and anything can happen in the races. I agree, high 20s for total medals, could even get into the 30s if the stars align. I just hope Canada wins more golds this time. 4 in Beijing (and only one individual) was a tragedy.

Yes, you're right. But the point is that the private sporting agency supersedes national law on this subject.

The Beijing 2022 design was based on the traditional Chinese seal/stamp. If you've been there, you'd recognize it as very Chinese immediately. https://www.theolympicdesign.com/olympic-games/pictograms/beijing-2022/

Off-topic, when I lived in Beijing there was a park across the street that had all the 2022 pictograms along its fence on the street. They were big and lit up at night. It was really cool, especially because the 2022 pictograms were very unique and creative.