5 Tampa Bay Lightning Named to Preliminary Rosters for the 2026 Winter Olympics – The Hockey Writers – Tampa Bay Lightning

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games will take place from Feb. 6 to 22, 2026, in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, and five members of the Tampa Bay Lightning have been named to their respective countries’ preliminary rosters. From host Italy to gold-medal favorite Canada, each team announced six players, regardless of position, who will be…

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Veteran NHLers Crosby, MacKinnon, McDavid to lead Canada into 2026 Olympic hockey tournament

Edmonton Oilers superstar Connor McDavid was among the headliners as Hockey Canada named the first six players to its preliminary men’s hockey roster for the Milan-Cortina Olympics next February. McDavid was joined on the early list by forward Nathan MacKinnon and defenceman Cale Makar of the Colorado Avalanche, Pittsburgh Penguins forward Sidney Crosby, Tampa Bay…

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Sweden Announces First 6 Players for 2026 Winter Olympics Team – The Hockey Writers – Olympics

Sweden has announced the first six players added to its preliminary roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The remainder of the rosters will be announced later this year. Sweden’s Olympic Winter Games preliminary roster is taking shape with the first 6 names announced.🇸🇪💪#IIHF #Olympics #NHL #NHLPA @trekronorse @olympics @nhl @nhlpa pic.twitter.com/ocidNPtM1X — IIHF (@IIHFHockey) June…

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: How to Grow Grit, Past-Trade Mistakes & Cowan as Marchand – The Hockey Writers – Toronto Maple Leafs

For the Toronto Maple Leafs, the question isn’t whether they need to get tougher. It’s how. After another playoff exit where physicality and intensity tilted key moments, change is coming. The new head coach, Craig Berube, brings a clear expectation for more toughness. But this time, the Maple Leafs must resist the straightforward belief that…

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