Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, and Patrick Kane were all overlooked by their countries for the 2026 Winter Games.
Every Olympic cycle, hockey fans and analysts alike scour over the final rosters, debating who made the cut and who was left behind. This year, the Detroit Red Wings find themselves at the center of controversy, at least in my eyes, with three of their standout players—Alex DeBrincat, Simon Edvinsson, and Patrick Kane—shockingly omitted from their respective national teams for the 2026 Winter Olympics.