With the Olympics drawing nearer and the ice quality issues still unresolved, this can cause chaos if the NHL deems the playing surface unsafe.
The 2026 Winter Olympics are drawing nearer. It should be a time for optimism, especially with NHL players making their long-awaited return to the games.
Instead, nobody knows if NHL players will even make it to Milan. In case you haven't heard, the quality of the rink isn't up to par, and that's not a good sign when they are supposed to be two months away from the Olympic Games commencing.