Fanatics accidentally leaks 3 more members of Canada's Olympic team, including Marner
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Former Leafs forward Mitch Marner is one of three players that has reportedly been named to Team Canada for the upcoming Olympics after Fanatics leaks merchandise.
A member of Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off team, many expected Mitch Marner to be named to the Canadian Olympic team. However, his struggles in recent weeks led to questions about whether he was a lock or not.
Marner Not the Only Reported Addition Following Leaks From Fanatics
Fanatics not only leaked Team Canada Marner merchandise, but they also leaked merchandise for Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki and Florida Panthers forward Brad Marchand, indicating that they have also made Canada's Olympic roster.
Marner, Marchand and Suzuki join six players already named to Team Canada in Sidney Crosby, Cale Makar, Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Brayden Point and Sam Reinhart.
Hockey Canada to Unveil Full Roster on New Years Eve
In an attempt to get ahead of roster leaks, Hockey Canada was set to announce their Olympic roster at noon on New Years Eve, being the first of the participating countries to do so.
Unfortunately, their attempts to get ahead any leaks failed with today's release by Fanatics.
In the first Winter Olympics with NHL players since 2014, Canada will look build on a 4 Nations gold and recapture the gold medal that has eluded them since winning back-to-back in 2010 and 2014.
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DECEMBRE 29 | 684 ANSWERS Fanatics accidentally leaks 3 more members of Canada's Olympic team, including Marner Do you agree with the additions of Marner, Marchand and Suzuki to Team Canada? | ||
| Maybe not Suzuki | 113 | 16.5 % |
| They deserve it | 342 | 50 % |
| Maybe not Marner | 154 | 22.5 % |
| Maybe not Marchand | 75 | 11 % |
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