Tanev admitted on Tuesday that he's had discussions with Treliving about the tournament, but isn't focused on the possibility of playing for Canada.

Update: Alex Pietrangelo will be withdrawing from the 2025 4Nations Face-Off to tend to an ailment and prepare for the remainder of the regular season with Vegas. #VegasBorn With two Stanley Cups and an Olympic gold medal under his belt, Pietrangelo, 35, was one of Canada's most seasoned veterans.

Pietrangelo, 35, was one of the most experienced players on the Canadian roster with two Stanley Cups, an Olympic gold and a World Cup of Hockey title on his resume. He is not currently injured and was in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars. He did miss a week in November with an upper-body injury.

Vegas Golden Knights veteran defenceman Alex Pietrangelo has withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off, the team announced Sunday.

Insider Pierre LeBrun has reported that Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev is being considered as a potential replacement for Alex Pietrangelo on Team Canada for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Of

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Golden Knights veteran defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has withdrawn from the 4 Nations Face-Off, the team announced Sunday. “Alex Pietrangelo will be withdrawing from the 2025 4Nations Face-Off to tend to an ailment and prepare for the remainder of the regular season with Vegas,” the Golden Knights said in a post on X.

Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Alex Pietrangelo has removed himself from Team Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster, opening up a spot for a right-handed defender, and Seattle Kraken's Brandon Montour should be considered.

Over the weekend, a bit of news dropped, as the Vegas Golden Knights announced that Alex Pietrangelo won’t be part of Team Canada’s entry at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.