French players praise Olympic hockey arena after construction delays and other concerns

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Follow Winter Olympic SportsPersonalize Your Feed The main hockey arena for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics is finally ready. Although the NHL…

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Canadiens’ Evolving Roster Needs Will Affect Their Trade Deadline Strategy – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens General Manager (GM) Kent Hughes has identified several areas of need, but which ones are the most pressing, heading into the 2026 Trade Deadline?  Related: Canadiens’ Slafkovsky’s Growth & Experience Will Accelerate Due to Olympic Participation   The organization isn’t just looking to do well this season or even win a single playoff round; they want to…

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Colorado Avalanche Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – MVP Chase, Nelson’s Hot Streak, Injuries and More – The Hockey Writers – Colorado Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche enter the week coming off a dominant 5-0 shutout victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. Here are the key storylines and upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 2-9, 2026. Nathan MacKinnon’s MVP Chase Nathan MacKinnon continues to play at an elite level, recently scoring two goals against the Red…

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San Jose Sharks Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Celebrini’s Dominance, Playoff Push and More – The Hockey Writers – San Jose Sharks

We are entering a pivotal week for the San Jose Sharks as the NHL prepares to pause for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina. The “sprint to the break” concludes this week, followed by a league-wide shutdown. Here are the key storylines and upcoming schedule for the week of Feb. 2-9, 2026. The Olympic Break…

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Columbus Blue Jackets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Bowness Bump, Coyle Dilemma and More – The Hockey Writers – Columbus Blue Jackets

The Columbus Blue Jackets are entering a critical week (Feb. 2–9, 2026) that serves as the final sprint before the NHL pauses for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Here are the key storylines and upcoming schedule for the week. The “Bowness Bump” & Playoff Push Under the new leadership of head coach Rick Bowness, the team…

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