Seth Jarvis Joins Team Canada for Olympic Run After Brayden Point Injury
Team Canada’s Olympic roster just got a boost from the heart of the prairies.
With Brayden Point sidelined due to injury, Winnipeg native Seth Jarvis is stepping into the spotlight, called up late Thursday to join Canada’s men’s hockey team for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. And if his NHL season is any indication, Jarvis isn’t just filling a spot-he’s bringing firepower.
The 24-year-old winger has been putting together a strong campaign in Carolina, tallying 25 goals and 18 assists through 48 games. That kind of production isn’t just solid-it’s the kind of form you want hitting the international stage. Jarvis has always had a nose for the net, and with 121 goals and 256 points over 352 career NHL games, he’s proven he can deliver consistently.
Canada’s forward group was already stacked, but losing a player like Point-one of the smartest two-way centers in the game-leaves a significant gap. Jarvis won’t be asked to replicate Point’s game entirely, but what he brings is speed, scoring touch, and the kind of offensive instinct that can tilt the ice in Canada’s favor.
This isn’t just a cameo, either. Jarvis is locked into a long-term role with the Hurricanes after signing a hefty eight-year, $63 million extension in the summer of 2024. That deal speaks volumes about how Carolina-and now Hockey Canada-view his value.
Canada opens its Olympic tournament against Czechia on February 12. With Jarvis now in the fold, there’s a new layer of intrigue to this roster. He’s the kind of player who can make an immediate impact, and on a stage like this, that’s exactly what Canada needs.