Canucks Talk Hellebuyck Steals Gold
Feb 23, 2026
Landon Ferraro, former NHL forward turned analyst, offers tactical takes on Canada’s dominant yet heartbreaking Olympic run. Kevin Woodley, NHL.com/The Athletic reporter, analyzes Connor Hellebuyck’s gold-medal netminding and trade/value chatter. They debate lineup choices like Schaefer, Jon Cooper’s decision-making, and the future of Canadian goaltending in short, lively segments.
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How Ferraro Survived A 5 AM Olympic Wakeup
- Landon Ferraro recounted waking early for the final and turning a disappointing morning into a fun day after coffee, beers, and a nap on the drive home.
- He described using a vibrating watch alarm, friends at Longhorns, and sleeping two hours on the drive back.
Silver Came From Playing Well But Not Scoring
- Canada played almost a perfect game in the final but failed to score; the loss boiled down to not converting high-quality chances.
- Landon Ferraro emphasized multiple open-net opportunities and elite goaltending by Jordan Binnington as decisive factors.
Don't Force Teen Defensemen Into OT Pressure
- Avoid throwing an 18-year-old defensive rookie into the highest-pressure overtime moment without prior showings; line usage should match experience.
- Ferraro argued Schaefer's skill helps, but his age makes deploying him in OT against the U.S. risky.