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Stars Jockey for Roster Spots as 2026 Olympic Hockey Deadline Looms
15 Nov
Summary
- 88 days until 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics hockey tournament
- Players making strong cases to crack Olympic rosters
- Emerging stars like Carlsson, Geekie, and Bedard in contention
As the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics draw closer, the race is on for hockey players to secure their spots on national team rosters. With only 88 days until the puck drops, teams are working to finalize their lineups before the December 31 deadline.
Several rising stars have caught the attention of Olympic selectors with their strong early-season performances. In Sweden, 20-year-old Leo Carlsson is making a strong case to be Tre Kronor's top center, riding an 11-game point streak. Canada has several contenders, including goal-scoring machine Morgan Geekie and phenom Connor Bedard, who has taken his game to new heights.
Other players like Tage Thompson of the United States, Nazem Kadri of Canada, and Seth Jarvis of Canada are also making compelling cases to earn Olympic roster spots. With so much talent vying for limited positions, the next few months will be crucial as teams solidify their rosters for the best-on-best tournament in Milan-Cortina.
