This will be Kucherov's first-ever appearance at an Olympics, though he's no stranger to competing internationally for Russia as he's already earned a pair of bronze medals at theIce Hockey World Championships. Seth Jones:Not long ago, Jones was regarded as a candidate for theJames Norris Memorial Trophy as the NHL's best defenseman. IIHF World Championship Experience:25 Players (Moritz Mller, Patrick Hager, Korbinian Holzer, Matthias Plachta, Marcel Noebels, Dominik Kahun, Yasin Ehliz, Tobias Rieder, Daniel Pietta, Frederik Tiffels, Jonas Mller, Nico Krmmer, Marco Nowak, Leo Pfderl, Stefan Loibl, Mathias Niederberger, Lean Bergmann, Tom Khnhackl, Fabio Wagner, Konrad Abeltshauser, Danny aus den Birken, David Wolf, Marcel Brandt, Felix Brckmann, Dominik Bittner)if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'thehockeywriters_com-leader-3','ezslot_12',833,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-leader-3-0'); Germany has a strong team that should be able to replicate their 2018 success, but theyll be tested early on as part of a group that includes the Canadian and American teams. Russian forward of Tampa Bay Lighting club Nikita Kucherov, 28, led Tampa Bay Lighting to win the Stanley Cup in 2020 and 2021. Nikolaj Ehlers:Like Germany, Denmark is pretty far from being a hockey hotbed. But with a day off to rest some overtaxed players and get a few people back in the lineup, they realized their main goal from the round-robin portion of the tournament by beating Slovakia, and they followed that up with a regulation win in their last game of the preliminary round versus Switzerland. A medal finish isnt out of the question, but whether that piece of hardware is colored gold, silver, or bronze is up for debate. In partnership with family and community, Woodridge School District 68 provides a comprehensive educational foundation for all children in a safe, caring environment, preparing them to be productive, responsible, and successful members of society. Our students continue to have many opportunities to grow and learn in a caring andinspiring environment. They return 10 Olympians from that team and add three former NHLers (Korbinian Holzer, Tobias Reider and Tom Kuhnackle). The Canadian team of 25 athletes was named by Hockey Canada on January 25, 2022. He's had a hugely successful NHL career to this point with 512 points in 687 games, though he is still on a mission to win the elusive Stanley Cup. 2 beds. A case could be made that Draisaitl is the top player in the world not named Connor McDavid. The tournament, which will take place April Recently, however, he's become the heartbeat of the New York Rangers. Despite recording a career-low 15 goals last season thanks largely to the NHL's shortened season he still averaged well over a point per game with 51 assists on the year. The 2022 Winter Olympic Games in the Chinese capital of Beijing are scheduled to be held between February 4 and 20. Goalie Drew Commesso made 24 saves for his second win of the preliminary round. Agostino(86GP, 8-22-30),Aaron Ness(Roseau, Minn./Providence/University of Minnesota/72GP, 1-67),David Warsofsky(Marshfield, Mass./ERC Ingolstadt/Boston University/55GP, 2-911),ONeill(22GP, 0-22) andAndy Miele(Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich./Torpedo/Miami University/15GP, 0-22) have also played in the NHL. As they did throughout the preliminary round, the Americans controlled play at 5-on-5 with their speed and strong forechecking. /TASS/. He played a key role on the Dallas Stars' back end during their run to the Stanley Cup Final in 2020. At the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Koreas PyeongChang, the Russian national ice hockey team played under the status of Olympic Athletes from Russia (OAR) and eventually won the gold of the Olympics defeating Germany 4-3 in the sudden death overtime of the final match. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. USA Hockey announced the final roster for its 2022 U.S. Olympic Mens Ice Hockey Team tonight, a group that includes 15 current Germany had 10 players over the age of 30 on its 2018 roster but should have its two leading scorers, Patrick Hager and Dominik Kahun, back. Brian ONeill(Yardley, Pa./Jokerit/Yale University), who is one of five players from the KHL on the U.S. roster, is the lone returning Olympian after playing for Team USA in the 2018 Games. Internationally, he has represented Team Germany on seven different occasions, most notably scoring the game-clinching goal in the last game of the 2016 Olympic qualifying tournament against Latvia, qualifying Germany for the 2018 Olympic Winter Games. Alex Pietrangelo:There aren't many Canadian defensemen better than Pietrangelo right now, if any. Published: Nov. 22, 2021. Gabriel Landeskog:It's hard to believe Landeskog will only be 29 years old by the time the Beijing Olympics begins.Landeskog made his NHL debut in 2011 and has been the Avalanche's captain since 2012 when he was briefly the youngest captain in NHL history. The 27-year-old took a step back in 2020-21 on a bad Columbus Blue Jackets team, but was traded to Kane's Chicago Blackhawks during the offseason, where he has the potential to flourish. They finished sixth at the 2019 Worlds in Bratislava and fourth at the 2021 Worlds in Riga, and their announced roster for the 2022 Olympics has several familiar faces. Having spent eight seasons in the NHL, playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Anaheim Ducks, and Nashville Predators, Holzer has established himself as a solid defensive defenseman. Leon Draisaitl:Germany isn't known for pumping out top-level NHL talent, but that's changing quickly, and Draisaitl is a prime example of it. Patrick Kane:Kane's still got it. Matthews is in the middle of his age-related prime, and, amazingly, it's possible he's still yet to reach his ceiling. Matthew Knies put Team USA up 2-1 at 4:50 in the second period, scoring off Nicolas Abruzesses wraparound pass to the crease. He finished with four goals and five assists in his five-game showing in 2021, and has another year of experience on one of the top teams in Germany, Adler Mannheim, since then. He plays with the prototypical German style, never giving up on a play and imposing himself in every battle for a loose puck. The U.S. took a 2-1 lead thanks to tremendous forechecking and a terrific diving pass from behind the net by forward Nick Abruzzese to University of Minnesota freshman forward Matt Knies for the goal. Related:2022 Guide to the Mens Olympic Tournament. There are some key returning players, which is quite rare for one of the teams that tends to teeter right on the line between making the Top Division and getting relegated to Division I; its usually one good year from a small selection of top-end players who age out before the next tournament. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. "A lot of credit goes to him. "I think it proves that we can win these close games, and down the road that's going to be big for us," said forward Nathan Smith, who scored the game-winning goal. Hes one of the few players joining from the Deutsche Eishhockey Liga who has been producing on a regular basis in Germanys top league. If the name of Jonas Mller doesnt ring a bell, that wouldnt be too much of a surprise until recent memory. Its a team built to play low-scoring game in what is usually a high-scoring tournament, so its starting with a high degree of difficulty from the opening faceoff. Kuhnhackl will be Germanys second-oldest forward, along with fellow 30-year-old Mattias Plachta and just behind 35-year-old Daniel Pietta. Alex Ovechkin| Andrei Vasilevskiy| Andrej Sekera| Erik Cernak| Jaroslav Halak| Leon Draisaitl| Moritz Seider| Nico Hischier| Nikita Kucherov| Philipp Grubauer, I think its a joke that the Russians, who were suspended from Olympic play, get to wear their countries colors and use Russia in the name. Greg Wyshynski has been a senior NHL writer for the past seven years at ESPN. The ice hockey competition at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing will run between February 9 and 20. As one of just six Germans with NHL experience under his belt, Tom Kuhnhackl is the most prolific of the group. WebExplore the Team Canadas men's hockey roster and find all team rosters at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing on HockeyCanada.ca. With the memories of coming so close still burned into his mind, Mller will be as hungry as ever and determined to aid the blue line as the youngest defenseman on the team. Mika Zibanejad:Zibanejad hasn't competed internationally since he helped Sweden win gold at the World Championships in 2018. Flanking Nathan MacKinnon on the Colorado Avalanche's top line,Rantanen has developed into one of hockey's top offensive producers as he averages close to a point per game through 333 NHL appearances. Timing and results management by Omega. Goaltenders: Branislav Konrad, Patrik Rybar, Matej Tomak. Josi will be joined by Timo Meier of the San Jose Sharks and Nico Hischier of the New Jersey Devils, two established NHL forwards that have represented Switzerland on several occasions in the past. For Parents . The 20-year-old was selected sixth overall in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft and figures to be a key cog on the Red Wings' back end for years to come. He is a two-time winner of the Stanley Cup. Explorer 11, 10 or older browsers or systems. The final rosters of national mens ice hockey teams for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in China will be announced in January, the press office of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IHHF) told TASS on Thursday. Jaroslav Halak:Another Olympics, another Halak appearance. Soderholm will likely lean on him for offense in the top-six, so hell need to be at his best if Germany wants to compete with the likes of Canada and the United States. Even though they will be missing star players like Leon Draisaitl, Tim Stutzle, and Moritz Seider, Team Germany has its sights set on a medal after winning the silver at the 2018 Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. Along with his silver medal, Mller was part of the 2020-21 DEL Champion Eisbren Berlin, and was a top-3 player on Team Germany at the U-20 World Junior Championship in 2015. Germany scored on a power play just two minutes into the game, as Patrick Hager -- the team's leading scorer in a silver-medal-winning run in the 2018 Pyeongchang Games -- beat Commesso from in close. The 20-year-old defenseman was the sixth-overall pick in 2019 and has is expected to make an impact for the Red Wings in short order. Germany played very well in their quarter-final versus Russia. Login ID: Browse photos, see new properties, get open house info, and research neighborhoods on Trulia. He also competed for Switzerland in Sochi, though he and his countrymen were unable to bring an Olympic medal home with them. The two-time Stanley Cup champ will be making his Olympic debut. As a member of the Penguins during the 2018 Olympics, Kuhnhackl was ineligible to play, however, he is now playing for Skelleftea AIK of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). Alex Ovechkin:Despite Wayne Gretzky holding the NHL record for goals scored, it's Ovechkin who's widely considered the greatest goal scorer of all time. The 31-year-old is a regular in Switzerland's lineup during international competition, having competed in eight World Championships for his home country. Woodridge School District 68 is committed to ensuring that all material on its web site is accessible to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Germany scored on a power play just two minutes into the game, as Patrick Hager -- the team's leading scorer in a silver-medal-winning run in the 2018 Pyeongchang Games -- beat Commesso from in close. We continue to be a student-focused district that is highly regarded for thecompetence and character of our students and the excellence of our staff, programs,and learning environment. The national ice hockey federations had to announce at least three names of their players before October 8, who were set to travel to China for 2022 Winter Olympics. This website or its third party tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. His agile style of play is one of the many reasons why Blackhawks management played Kahun with the likes of Jonathan Toews and Alex Debrincat during the 2018-19 preseason. If it weren't for his fans in his home country, Girgensons probably wouldn't have been voted to his one and only NHL All-Star appearance in 2015. The Edmonton Oilers superstar is one of the most dangerous playmakers in the world, winning the Hart and Art Ross trophies in 2020. With no NHL players participating at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games, Team Germany has constructed its roster with players from the Deutsche Eishockey Liga (DEL), Swedish Hockey League (SHL), and Switzerlands National League (NL). Connor McDavid:At 24 years old, McDavid has already established himself as the best hockey player on the planet. Aleksander Barkov:Barkov has long been considered one of the NHL's most underrated players, but the Florida Panthers captain is finally starting to get the recognition he deserves. Greg Wyshynski has been a senior NHL writer for the past seven years at ESPN. Selected in the fifth round of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft, Balcers is coming off the best statistical campaign of his career in his first season with the Sharks, having scored eight goals and 17 points in 41 games. Hes positionally sound and has good gap control, which explains him being the third-most utilized player on Berlins team, where he averages 20:01 of ice time per game and is a plus-18. Sign up for our 'DAILY BEST Newsletter' for the latest & greatest hockey news & analysis. Andrei Vasilevsky, 27, is a Russian goalkeeper playing for NHLs Tampa Bay Lightning club. His gritty style is exactly what Germanys defense tries to establish itself as. He was named the best forward of the playoff series in 2020 having booked 34 points (seven goals and 27 assists) in the 25-game postseason run to the Stanley Cup in 2020. But the Americans held on as they seek their first gold medal in men's hockey since 1980. I, along with the Board of Education and staff, remain passionate about meeting theneeds of all our students by providing educational opportunities that will prepare themfor their journey to adulthood. The Germans will be in a tough spot having to face Canada, the United States, and China as part of Group A, but based on their roster and recent history, they will be pushing to finish in a top-two spot. @deb_teams #IIHFWorlds pic.twitter.com/NRJxrr8pzd, Matthias Niederberger (Eisbren Berlin- DEL), Felix Brckmann (Adler Mannheim- DEL), Danny aus den Birken (EHC Mnchen- DEL). Ovechkin, 36, is playing for NHL club Washington Capitals. Still, it's produced one of the game's bigger stars in Ehlers. Philipp Grubauer:If there's one area where the Germans don't lack, it's in the goaltending department. Smith, a forward for Minnesota State, leads NCAA Division I in scoring. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. USA Hockey announced the final roster for its 2022 U.S. Olympic Mens Ice Hockey Team tonight, a group that includes 15 current NCAA players, eight European pros and two players from the AHL. Konrad Abeltshauser (EHC Mnchen- DEL), Dominik Bittner (Grizzlys Wolfsburg- DEL), Marcel Brandt (Straubing Tigers- DEL), Korbinian Holzer (Adler Mannheim- DEL), Jonas Mller (Eisbren Berlin- DEL), Moritz Mller (Klner Haie- DEL), Marco Nowak (Dsseldorfer EG- DEL), Fabio Wagner (ERC Ingolstadt- DEL). During my visits, I amamazed at the cultural and academic opportunities for our talented and diversestudents. At 28 years old, Kucherov has already won the Stanley Cup two times and is just a couple years removed from setting a single-season record for points scored by a Russian-born player (128) during the 2018-19 season. Two years removed from the NHL, Holzer has made stops in the KHL to play for Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg, and his current stop in the DEL playing for Adler Mannheim. Voracek fits that bill. If you experience difficulty with the accessibility of any If you experience difficulty with the accessibility of any Six District Educational Compact Learn more about the career-technical education program offered to students in Woodridge, Tallmadge, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Kent and Stow-Monroe Falls. Feb 7, 2022. He isn't unfamiliar with representing Finland in international competition, though, as he helped his country win a silver medalat theIce Hockey World Championships in 2016. The 31-year-old defenseman won the Norris Trophy in 2020 and has helped his small country take home two silver medals at the World Championship. During the 128th IOC session in Kuala Lumpur on July 31, 2015, Beijing was chosen to host the 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games making the Chinese capital the first city ever to host both the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games (in 2008) as well as the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games (in 2022). Canadiens acquire Tony Sund and a pick for retaining part of Nick Boninos salary. Ondrej Palat:Another member of the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Lightning, Palat is likely to be a key component on the Czech squad in Beijing. 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While he had a rather ordinary 2018 appearance with one goal in seven games, hes been dynamic in the DEL this season and is close to setting career-highs statistically. WebThe US mens ice hockey team wins Group A at the 2016 Olympics by defeating Germany. The full roster: G Danny Aus den Birken G Felix Bruckmann G Mathias Niederberger D Konrad Abeltshauser D Dominik Bittner D Marcel Brandt D Korbinian Holzer Home The New Jersey Devils captain missed a significant chunk of the 2020-21 season nursing a sinus fracture and foot injury, but after competing at this past summer's World Championships, he is expected to be completely healthy for the start of the 2021-22 season and is on track to play a key role for Switzerland in Beijing. Some publications may contain information not suitable for users under 16 years of age. The U.S. Olympic Mens Ice Hockey Team opens play on Feb. 10 when it faces host China in its first preliminary round game at 8:10 a.m. Blackboard Web Community Manager Privacy Policy (Updated). The Swiss probably won't be favored to win a medal in Beijing, but Meier is more than capable of making his team a difficultadversary. The hockey team isnt doping since the NHL woupd know about it. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics are just a few months away, and big-name NHL stars are now being selected to represent their countries in China. The puck went to Smith, who beat goalie Danny aus den Birken on a quick backhander for the 3-1 lead just 47 seconds after the power play ended. A Abruzzese's forecheck forced a turnover from defenseman Jonas Muller. Sekera competes internationally often and will be making his third Olympic appearance in Beijing. The 26-year-old went undrafted at the NHL level but he appeared in three seasons with the Penguins, Chicago Blackhawks, Buffalo Sabres, and Edmonton Oilers. "We have a lot of young guys, but we're a mature team. The team had a total of five points from the back end a year ago, and this iteration seems headed for a similar level of offence. He missed the entire 2020-21 season due to a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fully healthy for the 2021-22 season. The longtime Buffalo Sabres forward isn't known for his offensive prowess, but he's a solid checking-line forward with a 15-goal season under his belt. All rights reserved. 40-plus-goal campaign since entering the league in 2005. David Pastrnak:Few players in the world are capable of taking over a hockey game the way Pastrnak can. Pastrnak has never competed in the Olympics, but has competed for the Czechs at the World Championships several times. The Czech-born German is more notable as a playmaker that can alternate between the centre and wing positions, making him a versatile forward that can move up and down the lineup. Halak has represented Slovakia in two of the last three Winter Olympics (he did not compete in PyeongChang as NHL players were prohibited from competing) and has still yet to win a medal. They were able to hold their own in the opening game versus Finland (a 5-3 loss), and then were routed by the hosts in game two the next day. Hockey Canada, the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) and the Ontario Womens Hockey Association (OWHA) have announced that limited single-game tickets for the 2023 IIHF Womens World Championship will go on sale this week, with tickets starting at $23, plus taxes and fees. Leon Draisaitl: Germany isn't known for pumping out top-level NHL talent, but that's changing quickly, and Draisaitl is a prime example of it. The U.S. won Group A and earned a bye into the quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Germany in their Olympic men's hockey preliminary-round finale on Sunday. Perhaps Alexander Blank, a relative newcomer to the national program, can step up to help his captain in that regard. McDavid is a hockey phenom, and he'll have a chance to add to his legacy with a strong showing in Beijing. Rudolfs Balcers, Zemgus Girgensons and Kristians Rubins will take part for Latvia, while Oliver Bjorkstrand, Nikolaj Ehlers and Alexander True make up a great start for the Danes. Even in a down year, though, Jones still averaged half a point per game with five goals and 23 assists on the campaign. Perhaps. We continue to be a student-focused district that is highly regarded for thecompetence and character of our students and the excellence of our staff, programs,and learning environment. Barring an injury (which Crosbyhasbeen prone to throughout his career), he'll be looking to add a third gold medal to his Olympic resume this February. The 2022 Olympic Winter Games will take place Feb. 3-20 in Beijing, China. He has three goals and seven assists with the Krefeld Pinguine this year, and was regularly playing over 15 minutes per night before his deployment was ramped down leading up to this tournament. Set to be a staple on the wing for the ROC, this may finally be the year Ovechkin gets to take home some Olympic hardware. The Russian player is also the 2018 Stanley Cup winner and the 2008, 2012, 2014 IIHF World Championships gold medalist, in addition to his two silver and four bronze medals from the world championships. He is currently third in the KHL with 33 assiss and 11th in points with 42. Listed below are all the NHL players selected to their home country's respective national team. Team roster. Timo Meier:The San Jose Sharks' fall from grace has been difficult to watch, but at least Meier has cemented himself as a key cog in the team's top six. Cloud State University - 2, University of Denver - 1, University of Michigan - 4, University of Minnesota - 4, University of Minnesota Duluth - 1, University of North Dakota - 1, University of Nebraska-Omaha - 1, Yale University - 2, Youngest roster since 1994 (22.4); 19 years - youngest player, Matty Beniers (11/5/2002); 34 years - oldest player, Pat Nagle (9/21/1987). This will be Rantanen's first time competing at an Olympics, but like Aho, he did help the Finns win silver at the 2016 World Championships. Miller One big assumption, and a dangerous one, is that Jack Eichel can at least be close to 100%. The Slovaks may now have quite the same star power, but theres still plenty of NHL experience announced today. He can block shots, battle hard in corners, and has good vision to find an open teammate when he finds himself in a tough situation. Before his debut, 13-goal season with the Blackhawks, Kahun played three seasons with EHC Mnchen of the DEL, during the teams run that saw them win three consecutive league championships. Ehlers' performance during the qualification tournament for Beijing was admirable as he averaged three (!) Who will win nationals? On behalf of the members of the Board of Education, faculty, and staff, I would like tothank you for accessing our Woodridge School District 68 website. No anthem to be playes, Please login to leave a reply. At 32 years old, the Buffalo native remains one of the top offensive point producers in hockey. Team; Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) Denmark (DEN) Welcome to IXL! The two-time Stanley Cup champ has never competed in an Olympics, but did help Sweden win a gold medal in 2017 at the World Championships, along with a bronze back in 2010. Kuhnhackl is most known for his solid two-way play and effectiveness in all situations. Dealing with a COVID outbreak just as they touched down in Alberta one year ago, avoiding finishing in last place in their section seemed to be the best that Germany could hope for. The soon-to-be 30-year-old is now serving as the backstop of the first-year Seattle Kraken, and he's being counted on to make some big stops as the NHL's newest team finds its footing.Grubauer has competed in two World Championships for Germany, though they were unable to win a medal in either appearance. 2022 - Beijing, By Justin Felisko, USA Hockey Magazine Managing Editor, Will to Win Shaped Brianna Deckers Legacy, Three-Time Olympian Brianna Decker Announces Retirement, Team USA Drops Rivalry Series Finale, 5-0, 2022-23 Rivalry Series Insider | Rivalry Series Concludes in Laval, GAME DAY | Final Game of the Rivalry Series Set for Tonight, Olympic Gold Medalist and IIHF World Champion reflects on her retirement after 15 years representing Team USA, U.S. Womens National Team great retires following legendary international career, Canada wins series 4-3; U.S. returns to action in April at the 2023 IIHF Women's World Championship, Follow along with Team USA's journey during the 2022-23 Rivalry Series, Series with Canada tied at three games each, This website is powered by SportsEngine's. Does McDavid being his teammate inflate his stats? In the 2021 World Championship, he was paired with Seider and both were named to the World Championship All-Star Team. Were fortunate to have a deep talent pool -- thanks in part to all the great work of our volunteers in communities across the nation -- and with the mix of players who are part of our team, were looking forward to competing for a gold medal in Beijing.. NHL Experience: 5 players(Tobias Team Germany 2022 Olympic Roster. The Cologne native is not only one of the NHL's top goal scorers he scored 31 in just 56 games last season but he's an expert playmaker as well. Like many of the defensemen dressing for this years Olympics, Mller is dependable, solid defensively, and plays the body well. Oliver Bjorkstrand:Bjorkstrand isn't a hockey superstar, but he's a very talented player finally coming into his own. Nathan Smith(Hudson, Fla./Minnesota State University) is the leading point-getter in the NCAA and is one of nine collegiate players on the roster averaging a point or better per game, includingNick Abruzzese(Slate Hill, N.Y./Harvard University),Matty Beniers(Hingham, Mass./University of Michigan),Brendan Brisson(Manhattan Beach, Calif./University of Michigan),Sean Farrell(Hopkinton, Mass./Harvard University),Matthew Knies(Phoenix, Ariz/University of Minnesota),Marc McLaughlin(North Billerica, Mass./Boston College),Ben Meyers(Delano, Minn./University of Minnesota) andJake Sanderson(Whitefish, Mont./University of North Dakota). The 26-year-old posted a team-leading 44 points in 56 games for the Columbus Blue Jackets last season, and his role is only getting bigger.Bjorkstrand figures to be a key component on the wing for Denmark. Germanys Biggest Stars on the World Stage With names like Draisaitl and Stutzle still waiting to make their names known on the Olympic stage, Germanys biggest Eleven out of 12 national teams (except hosts China) already announced the names of their three selected players. 2022 Winter Olympics Preview: Erin Jackson. The 26-year-old won the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best two-way forward last season, and with the Panthers boasting one of the most lethal offensive attacks in the NHL, it's easy to see why Barkov's all-around game has become so valuable.