With NHL players returning to the Olympics in over a decade, talk around Canada’s 2026 roster is already heating up. The men’s tournament opens in February, and Canada will face Czechia on Feb. 12. One early debate has taken center stage after NHL analyst Craig Button raised concern about a possible snub.“If Mark Scheifele doesn’t make it, it will be the biggest omission that Team Canada has had since 2006 when they didn’t take Sidney Crosby,” Button said via Jesse Pollock on X.Scheifele, 32, a native of Kitchener, Ontario, has been Winnipeg’s most reliable piece this season. He leads the Winnipeg Jets with 16 goals and 22 assists in 29 games, carrying their top line through a bumpy stretch despite a good start. His minutes remain heavy, and his two-way work is still worthy of praise, as he keeps the Jets close to contention. His recent stretch, including a two-goal night in Dallas, shows he can take control when Winnipeg needs a push. Even as the Jets sit short of expectations, Scheifele keeps producing, a trait needed in the Olympics.Scheifele's full resume only strengthens the case. Across 908 NHL games, he has 352 goals and 490 assists for 842 points. For more than a decade, he has been the centerpiece of Winnipeg’s attack and one of the league’s most consistent forwards.So, Button’s comparison to 2006 adds weight. Crosby missed that roster partly because he was a rookie (despite his hundred-point season) and management leaned toward veterans. Canada finished seventh, and the decision remains a point of debate. Scheifele’s omission, Button argues, would mirror that moment.With the Milan and Cortina Olympics approaching, roster choices will face heavy scrutiny. Canada expects to contend for gold, and if Scheifele’s name is missing, the conversation will definitely draw attention.Sidney Crosby talks about the 2026 Olympics in ItalySidney Crosby knows the question is coming, and he handled it with honesty when speaking to CBC Sports in mid-November. Asked if the 2026 Olympics might be his last, the 38-year-old paused before answering. "Oh, that's a tough one," Crosby mentioned. "I hope it's not, but if it is, I hope that I can make the most of this great opportunity. But who knows? Who knows? I want to play as long as I can."This season, Crosby has 18 goals and 13 assists in 28 games, leading much of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ attack. His scoring touch remains sharp, and his power-play work continues to drive key moments. However, Crosby will be 42 when the 2030 Games arrive, yet his current play suggests he may still be in the mix.