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Geekie's Goal Surge: Olympic Dream or NHL Reality?
8 Dec
Summary
- Morgan Geekie leads NHL with 47 goals in 2025.
- He's vying for an Olympic spot despite not killing penalties.
- Several top players are already named to Team Canada.
Morgan Geekie has transformed from a Seattle Kraken castoff into the NHL's leading goal scorer in 2025, with an impressive 47 goals. This remarkable scoring prowess has placed him in contention for a spot on Hockey Canada's Olympic roster. However, his chances are complicated by his inability to kill penalties and the fact that several top forwards, including Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid, have already been named to the team.
Geekie's ability to find open ice and his quick release, described by teammate David Pastrnak as the best on the Boston Bruins, have been key to his success. Despite leading all Canadians in goals, his role on the Olympic team would likely be as a second or third-line winger. This position requires him to score significantly more than established stars who play all situations.
With strong competition from players like Connor Bedard, Jack Hughes, and Trevor Zegras, Geekie faces an uphill battle. While his goal-scoring is undeniable, Team Canada's management must weigh his offensive contributions against his all-around game and penalty-killing abilities to finalize their Olympic roster.
