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NHL.com staff discuss the favorites for the 2026 Olympic men's hockey gold medal, with Canada and the USA considered top contenders, while Finland and Sweden are also seen as strong challengers due to their team cohesion and recent performances.
Latvia's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics includes NHL players Elvis Merzlikins and Silovs, with the team competing in Group C against the US, Germany, and Denmark, aiming to improve on their 2014 quarterfinal finish.
Czechia announced its hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, featuring NHL stars like Pastrnak, Hertl, and Necas, aiming for their first gold since 1998. The team will face Canada in their opener and is built around a strong offensive core, with key players from Europe and NHL experience, and a solid goaltending lineup.
Finland announced its hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, marking the return of NHL players to the Olympics since 2014, with key players like Heiskanen and Rantanen leading the team aiming for their second consecutive gold medal.
Team Canada announced its hockey roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, featuring a mix of young talent and experienced players, including Sidney Crosby and Drew Doughty, with 16 players having Stanley Cup wins and 19 part of last year's 4 Nations Face-Off team.
Team Canada announced its roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, featuring a mix of veteran NHL stars and young talent, including Macklin Celebrini, Bo Horvat, and Sidney Crosby, with the tournament beginning on February 12, 2026.
The article discusses the early season NHL standings and the top contenders for Olympic hockey rosters, highlighting key players from various teams who are likely to participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics, with rankings and insights from multiple analysts.
The U.S. men's Olympic hockey team is holding a 44-player orientation camp, featuring key players including recent gold medalists from the 2025 IIHF World Championship, NHL stars, and top draft picks, with notable figures like Bill Guerin and Mike Sullivan leading the team preparations.
NHL.com predicts Sweden's roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, highlighting key players like Zibanejad, Landeskog, and Hedman, with a mix of experienced leaders and emerging talent across forwards, defensemen, and goalies, as the team prepares for the upcoming Games in Milano Cortina.
The US men's hockey team for the 2026 Olympics will feature a different roster than the one at the 4 Nations Face-Off, with six players named to the preliminary team and more to be announced, emphasizing high compete and tight game skills, as NHL players return to the Olympics after a hiatus since 2014.
Canada has announced its first six players for the men's hockey preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring star NHL players like Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid, and Nathan MacKinnon, as the tournament marks the return of NHL players to Olympic hockey since 2014.
Germany has announced its first six players for the men's hockey preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics, featuring notable NHL stars like Leon Draisaitl and Moritz Seider, as the team prepares for the tournament starting February 11, 2026, marking the return of NHL players to the Olympics since 2014.
Canadian police have apologized for the delay in pressing charges against four NHL players and one former player accused of sexually assaulting a woman in 2018. The case was reopened after new evidence came to light, and all five individuals have denied the allegations. The police chief expressed regret for the time it took to reach this point, while the NHL launched its own investigation and stated that the players will not be with their teams as the trial commences. The next court appearance for the players is scheduled for April 30, and a sexual assault conviction in Canada carries a maximum of 10 years in prison.
London Police will address the public for the first time since charging five members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team for sexual assault in connection with a 2018 incident. The players charged are Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, and Dillon Dube. The case involves allegations of sexual assault by multiple players in a hotel room following a Hockey Canada celebration. The charges have not been tested in court, and the next hearing is scheduled for April 30. The NHL has conducted its own probe, and the players charged have taken leaves of absence from their NHL clubs. Hockey Canada, embroiled in controversy, has overhauled its leadership and is awaiting the conclusion of the judicial proceedings.
Five Canadian hockey players, including four current NHL players, have been charged with sexual assault following an alleged incident at a 2018 Hockey Canada charity event. The scandal has led to a wider investigation into Hockey Canada's handling of sexual abuse claims, including the revelation of a secret fund used to settle such cases. The organization's chair, CEO, and board have resigned, and a new female leadership has been appointed. The accused players face a criminal trial, and the NHL is expected to address the issue during its All-Star weekend.