NHL players will skip Winter Olympics if ice unsafe

Key Highlights

• NHL players will not participate in the 2026 Winter Olympics if the ice is unsafe.
• Deputy commissioner Bill Daly emphasized that completion of the rink is crucial.
• Concerns about the rink's size and construction schedule have been raised.
• The Olympics are set to begin on February 6, 2026.
• This will be the NHL players' first appearance at the Winter Games since 2014.