There’s a good chance the NHL won’t seek Will Cuylle out as a spokesperson anytime soon after the New York Rangers forward provided a too-honest take about the ice conditions at loanDepot Park in Miami ahead of the 2026 Winter Classic.
“The ice was pretty bad and pretty slow,” Cuylle said Thursday during a rinkside interview on NHL Network.
The TV hosts, including former Rangers center Brian Boyle, were clearly a bit taken aback by Cuylle’s blunt answer. Especially considering how nearly everyone involved in these outdoor games — from coaches to players and commentators — go out of their way to praise all aspects of the event, particularly ice conditions.