Which notable Toronto players will painfully miss out on playing in the Olympics this time around?
For many professional hockey players, they have dreamed all their lives to be a part of an Olympic hockey team to play for their own country. Especially during the past decade when NHL players haven’t participated in the tournament since 2014, many have been awaiting for the opportunity before their careers are done.
Now with NHL participation back for the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Winter Games, the Toronto Maple Leafs are fortunate to have a few representatives for the event, with captain Auston Matthews leading the way for the United States and veteran Oliver Ekman-Larsson getting the surprise invite to join his teammate William Nylander on Team Sweden.