Seth Jarvis Joins Team Canada’s Olympic Roster After Breakout Season with Hurricanes
Seth Jarvis didn’t think the call was coming. Just a few weeks ago, the Carolina Hurricanes forward was asked whether his recent hot streak might earn him a late nod for Team Canada’s Olympic roster.
His answer? “I think I blew that opportunity already.
I think that part’s done.”
Turns out, it wasn’t.
On the heels of a breakout campaign in Carolina, the 24-year-old Winnipeg native has been named to Team Canada for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, stepping in as an injury replacement for Tampa Bay’s Brayden Point. It’s a well-earned reward for a player who’s been one of the most consistent and complete forwards in the NHL this season.
Jarvis currently leads the Hurricanes in goals with 25 and sits third on the team in points with 43 through 48 games. But the numbers only tell part of the story.
What’s made Jarvis indispensable in Carolina - and now valuable on the international stage - is his ability to impact the game in every situation. He’s not just a scorer; he’s a two-way force who logs big minutes on the power play and penalty kill, and takes on tough defensive assignments with the kind of maturity that belies his age.
That versatility is exactly what Team Canada needs as it gears up for a gold medal run. In a tournament where depth and adaptability often separate contenders from champions, Jarvis brings both. He’s the kind of player who might not start the tournament on the top line, but by the time the medal rounds roll around, don’t be surprised if he’s logging 18-20 minutes a night and playing in all the key moments.
For Carolina, Jarvis’ Olympic selection adds to an already impressive international showing. The Hurricanes now have five players heading to Milan: Jarvis for Canada, Sebastian Aho representing Finland, Jaccob Slavin suiting up for Team USA, and both Nikolaj Ehlers and Frederik Andersen playing for Denmark. That’s a testament to the depth and talent on this Hurricanes roster - and a reminder of why they’re one of the most dangerous teams in the NHL this season.
But for Jarvis, this is personal. After being left off the initial Team Canada roster despite skating in the 4 Nations Face-Off, it would’ve been easy to let disappointment linger. Instead, he kept producing, kept grinding, and now finds himself with a shot at Olympic gold.
He’s earned every bit of it. And if his season so far is any indication, he’s not just going to Milan to fill a spot - he’s going to make an impact.