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NHL deputy commissioner warns players may skip 2026 Olympics amid construction concerns

December 4, 2025

NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly has indicated that NHL players might not participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics due to concerns over the timely completion of the main ice hockey arena in Milan Cortina. The players' return to the Olympics, after a significant absence, hinges on the venue being ready for the men's competition scheduled for February 11-22, 2026.

NHL deputy commissioner warns players may skip 2026 Olympics amid construction concerns

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NHL players have not participated in the Olympics for over a decade.
Concerns about the construction of the main ice hockey arena could delay NHL participation.
The men's ice hockey competition is set for February 11-22, 2026.
Bill Daly emphasized the importance of venue readiness for player participation.

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NHL deputy commissioner warns players may skip 2026 Olympics amid construction concerns

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