Zach Hyman is among four Edmonton Oilers players invited to Hockey Canada’s Olympic Orientation Camp this month, joining Evan Bouchard, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, and Connor McDavid, who’s already a lock for the roster. But unlike McDavid, Hyman enters camp as a long shot, and recent injury developments may further complicate his case. Hyman has been incredible since joining the Oilers. He developed immediate chemistry with McDavid, accentuated by a 54-goal explosion in 2023-24. His relentless energy, net-driving style, and ability to finish five-on-five and on the power play fit perfectly alongside the NHL’s dynamic players. Hyman has been touted as the best free agency signing in the history of the Oilers and is up there for best in the history of the NHL. In a short Olympic tournament, chemistry is critical, which is why Hyman with McDavid would make sense on paper. But the end of the 2024-25 season saw disaster strike. Hyman was injured in the playoffs and battled a wrist injury that left him on the sidelinesRead More
Olympic Long Shot? Don’t Count Zach Hyman Out Just Yet
