The NHL is officially on hiatus from the 2026 Winter Olympics. That gives teams a chance to reset before returning to action in late February, making this a perfect time to look at some of the biggest storylines heading into the long haul. Will the Maple Leafs sell? First will be the Toronto Maple Leafs […]
Since the Olympic selections were announced, it has been an uneasy period for a number of high-profile players selected to represent their countries. Within a few days, Bo Horvat, Seth Jones, Devon Toews and Tom Wilson have all been injured, putting teams – and Olympic decision-makers – in a place where they may have to […]
Bo Horvat’s big week took a tough turn on Thursday afternoon. Just one day after being named to Team Canada’s Olympic roster for the Milan Games, Horvat was forced to leave the Islanders’ game against the Utah Mammoth in the third period. a difficult collision with defenseman Sean Durzi. The veteran center did not return […]
When Canada unveiled its Olympic team, a few choices raised eyebrows. One in particular was curious: Tom Wilson on Sam Bennett. On paper, they are both big, physical forwards who can score and take action, but there is more to this decision than just statistics. Wilson is a physical player, but has more control Wilson […]
Sam Bennett’s absence from Team Canada’s roster has quickly become one of the most talked about decisions surrounding the lineup, and insiders are now shedding light on how it happened. For some the explanation is fine, but for others it is not, even if the ‘why’ makes sense. Elliott Friedman belonged to the first to […]
Colorado Avalanche defenseman Devon Toews was selected to Team Canada on Wednesday, but there could be a potential complication when it comes to him reaching Italy. Toews and his wife are expecting a baby, and he noted that if the baby isn’t there when he’s needed, he won’t go. His wife is due in February […]
Could Matthew Knies make the USA Olympic Roster team about Jack Hughes? With Team USA who is holding his Olympic provisional camp in Michigan this week and already the invited list, many people are starting to put together line combinations and schedules for the upcoming Olympic Games of 2026. And everyone wants to talk about […]