Patrice Bergeron is a 24 year old center who is already in his sixth NHL season. A member of the Boston Bruins, Bergeron has had two significant concussions over the previous two years so his stats aren't as gaudy as some of his teammates. He's a very good faceoff man , a strong presence in all three zones and will be one of Team Canada's top penalty killers.

Sidney Crosby is only 22 years of age and is the player on this roster being leaned on heaviest to bring home the gold medal for Canada. He's in his 5th NHL season and plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins. He's currently third in the NHL in points with 76 (entering Sunday's games). He has every tool imaginable combining beautiful skating, a competitive nature, the ability to do everything at a very high speed, and an improving defensive game.

Ryan Getzlaf will play in his first Olympic games so long as an ankle injury which has kept him out of a few games heals up enough for him to contribute. He's a member of the Anaheim Ducks where he's currently tied for the team scoring lead with Team Canada teammate Corey Perry with 57 points.

Dany Heatley will play in his first Olympic games in Vancouver. He's a 29 year old left winger currently playing with the San Jose Sharks after stops in Atlanta, and Ottawa earlier in his 8 year career. He's a 6-3 215 pound pure sniper - the kind of player that you don't notice much and then at night's end when you check the scoresheet he's had a goal and 2 assists.

Jarome Iginla is a 32 year old right winger who currently plays with the Calgary Flames. Iginla has now compiled 11 straight seasons with at least 25 goals- a remarkable run. He's the ultimate power forward in that he's equally adept at hitting , scoring. fighting, and creating space for his teammates.

Patrick Marleau is a 30 year old center who has played his entire 12 year career with the San Jose Sharks. He recently scored his 38th goal of the 09/10 season tying his career high for goals with still 20 games to go. He has just about all the skills one would want in an NHL forward but too often it has looked as though the effort has not matched up with those gifts. 

Brenden Morrow is a 31 year old left winger who plays for the Dallas Stars. He's currently 5th on the Stars in scoring  with 33 points in 56 games.He's a gritty physical forward who doesn't have the skill level of some of his teammates on this club but he'll show to be among the most competitive.

Rick Nash makes what should be the first of multiple team Canada appearances in these Olympics. He leads the Columbus Blue Jackets in goals with 27 and points with 56 in 62 contests. He's a big guy who makes his own space and is a pure goal scorer.

Corey Perry is a 24 year old right winger who plays with the Anaheim Ducks. He's currently tied for the team lead in points with team Canada teammate Ryan Getzlaf. Only an average skater, he makes up for it with deft stickhandling and the smarts to weave in and out of the high traffic areas. 

Mike Richards is the Captain of the Philadelphia Flyers and will make his Team Canada debut in these Olympics having just turned 25 years of age. Richards is one of the NHL's top defensive forwards. At 5-11, 190 he's also a guy who plays much bigger than his size. His best attributes are excellent hockey sense and vision.

Eric Staal will make his team Canada debut. He's a 25 year old center currently playing with the Carolina Hurricanes. In his first 5 years in the NHL he has averaged almost 33 goals a season. He's a big guy (6-4 205) with scorers hands and a big shot. He's an interesting guy to watch because like Rick Nash his NHL team has underperformed and his elite skills should stand out here.

Joe Thornton is a 30 year old center currently playing with the San Jose Sharks. With 75 points in 62 games he's the current scoring leader on a stacked offensive club. All you need to know about Thornton is that he makes those that play alongside him better. He's a classic assist man with 636 of his 917 NHL points being helpers.

Jonathan Toews will play in his first Olympic games as Canada's youngest forward at 21 years of age. Toews plays with the Chicago Blackhawks where he is fourth in team scoring with 47 points through 54 games. He's an excellent two way player that Canada will look for scoring from
but he will also contribute in killing penalties and excelling in a checking role when asked.