3 lessons from Canada’s 5-0 win over the Czech Republic – The Hockey Writers Olympics Latest news, analysis and more

On Thursday, Canada and the Czech Republic faced off in their first match of the men’s ice hockey tournament at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It was also the first time since the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi that NHL players could participate. Related: Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics women’s hockey tournament The Czech Republic […]

Oilers Week Ahead: Schedule and Storylines – Olympic Break Edition – The Hockey Writers Edmonton Oilers Latest News, Analysis and More

For the Edmonton Oilers, this week is all about the 2026 Winter Olympics. There are no NHL regular season games, but several major storylines involving current and former players will dominate the conversation. McDavid is chasing gold The biggest story in the hockey world is that Connor McDavid is finally making his Olympic debut. After […]

Crosby named captain of Team Canada for the Olympics, 2 famous names receive letters

Hockey Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee made it official on February 8, 2026: Sidney Crosby will captain the Canadian men’s hockey team at the Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina. Connor McDavid and Cale Makar were also named alternate captains, forming a leadership group packed with star power and experience. Sidney Crosby has been named […]

Is Matthews ready to give Maple Leafs the McDavid ultimatum? – The Hockey Writers Toronto Maple Leafs Latest news, analysis and more

Before Connor McDavid re-signed with the Edmonton Oilers, he made it pretty clear that he needed the team to be competitive if he wanted to stay. McDavid waited all summer, panicked Oilers Nation thinking he was leaving, and eventually signed a short two-year extension. Auston Matthews, he believes, could be willing to make the same […]