Canadiens Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition – The Hockey Writers – Montreal Canadiens

The Montreal Canadiens’ schedule is entirely dominated by the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina, Italy. The NHL is currently on a league-wide pause until Feb. 25, meaning there are no Canadiens games this week. The “Buyer” vs. “Seller” Dilemma With the March 6 Trade Deadline approaching immediately after the Olympic break, general manager…

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Rangers Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition – The Hockey Writers – New York Rangers

This week’s storylines include the New York Rangers’ disappointing season, the trade deadline, and the players representing their countries in Milan. The “Dense Darkness” The Rangers entered the Olympic break on a low note, suffering a 2-0 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Feb. 5. According to the current standings, the Rangers sit at a…

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Jets Week Ahead: Schedule & Storylines – Olympic Break Edition – The Hockey Writers – Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets are in the midst of a critical league-wide pause. The NHL season has officially halted for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, meaning there are no regular-season NHL games scheduled until Feb. 25. Shift to “Seller” Status With the team hovering below .500 and playoff hopes fading, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is…

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