As the NHL heads into Christmas, the downtime allows pundits to figure out how the rosters for the 2026 Olympics will take shape.
One particular team, the United States, is overflowing at the brim with talent. The American squad could easily ice two separate teams and still compete for gold. Alas, only one squad will hit the ice in Milano-Cortina. And that makes roster spots scarcer than original Picasso paintings.
The usual suspects include players like Quinn Hughes, Jack Eichel, and Auston Matthews. But one player who SHOULD be on the roster is Colorado Avalanche forward Brock Nelson.