Is Jordan Binnington the right choice for Canada’s Olympic opener? | Full Episode

With Canada and Czechia ready for their debuts at the 2026 Olympics, Sean Gentille and Dom Luszczyszyn welcome Michael Russo from Milan to help preview the game, including starting goaltenders and line combos. Plus, Hailey Salvian files an injury update on Canadian superstar Marie-Philip Poulin, what Canada will need to do in Poulin's absence moving forward, and praises American superpest Abbey Murphy.

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