Team Canada’s Omission Looks Strange After Bouchard’s Incredible Six-Point Game

Team Canada’s Omission Looks Strange After Bouchard’s Incredible Six-Point Game

People are closely examining Team Canada’s choices for their roster, and it’s tough to overlook what they’ve done this time. After Evan Bouchard had an amazing game where he scored six points, fans are asking one simple question: How did he not get picked?

Let’s be real—this wasn’t just a solid performance. It was a bold statement. Bouchard didn’t just score points against weak teams. He took charge on the ice, set the pace, and made defenders look foolish with his great vision, ability to move the puck, and powerful shot. Getting six points from a defenseman isn’t just a fluke. It shows he’s in control.

Yet, when Team Canada announced its final lineup, they somehow decided Bouchard was. . . not necessary.

That choice is starting to look really bad.

What makes this omission even stranger is what’s happening around it. Team Canada has mostly gone with “safe choices,” sticking to veteran players and reputations instead of actual performance. Meanwhile, Bouchard has been out there changing the game, showing time and time again that he’s not just good on offense—but can really change things up. He’s the kind of player teams in Canada usually like to have.

Fans aren’t accepting the reasons anymore. Social media blew up right after his six-point game, with many saying it was a bad selection, not a smart coaching move. Some people are even wondering if behind-the-scenes politics, favoritism, or old ways of judging players played a part in this decision.

The hard truth? If Bouchard keeps playing like this, Team Canada won’t just look careful—they’ll seem out of touch.

International hockey relies on having confidence, keeping momentum, and utilizing the hottest players. Right now, Bouchard is on fire. Not choosing him doesn’t just weaken the team—it gives the impression that good performance doesn’t always get the reward it deserves.

And if Canada struggles when it really counts, don’t be surprised if this six-point game gets mentioned over and over… as the time when leaving him out became impossible to justify.