It is never too early to look ahead. Assuming the NHL players do go to South Korea for the 2018 Olympics, the core of the gold medal winning Team Canada will still be around and most likely will play a big role on the team once again. But, like any team there is bound to be some turnover as players age and new players move in to take spots.
Feb 11, 2014; Sochi, RUSSIA; Members of the Canada team pose for a team photo during an ice hockey training session for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games at Bolshoy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
So, in four years time, who will be in and who will no longer be around: