“Try to keep hope”: NHL stars are ready to return the Olympic in 2026 after a long wait

Sydney Crossby is always hope.

He also tried to hold the Olympic Gold medal twice to maintain the level of the level.

His name was already engraved in Canada’s sporting traditions after registering the winner of the additional work of the spine in the hockey final for men at home in the 2010 Vancouver games, Crossby continued this by leading the second dominant performance that gets a platform on the platform after four years.

Another opportunity in international glory, however, was far from what is certain for number 87.

For the first time, NHL 2018 games in South Korea were overpowered for financial reasons after periods of five consecutive championships between 1998 and 2014. Then she forced the league to withdraw the plug to his participation in China 2022 due to the concerns of Covid-19.

Sports time is limited. Although it is still a great power over two decades to what is definitely a profession in the celebrity hall, Crossby was not sure whether his chance to compete for the largest stage in the sports world has already come.

“It is just one of those things that you cannot really control,” said Pittsburg’s captain and his position on the NHL/NHLPA player before the season. “But I like to think I am an optimistic person … I tried to maintain the hope that it will succeed. It’s one of these things, how will you control that?

“You really can’t.”

Crossby, the Stanley Cup champion three times, and the rest of the largest NHL stars are patient.

Now ready to return under the shiny lights this winter when the league returns to the return of its games-thanks to the agreements between the NHL Association, the NHL Association, the International Olympic Committee and the International Ice EGP at Milan-Cortina in February 2026 in Italy, ending a 12-year absence.

“Very enthusiastic,” said Toronto Maple Levis forward and Mistro William Nylender. “This is something you always dreamed of.”

The hockey world was re-presented to the best hockey for the best men-or the closest possible with Russia banned from international competition because of its continued war in Ukraine-during the confrontation of the NHL 4 season last season.

Canada won a big victory over OT, when Connor McDadid launched his house from the opening in the final against the United States at an event that also included Sweden and Finland.

These appetizers were confusing. The main path is just over four months.

“The skill level will be amplified,” said Kelkar Makkar. “This is the fastest hockey game that anyone has ever played.”

The 12 -team Olympic field will be divided by the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Switzerland, Germany, Latvia, Denmark, France and the hospitality of Italy, with six players from each country already appointed to initial lists.

Vigas Golden Knights Jacques Ichil – like McDavid, Makar, Naander, Nathan McKinnon Canadian, Auston Matthews of the United States and a group of others among a generation of elite talents so far has not tasted the games – that while hockey is the first focus, the entire scene is unforgettable.

“It is something we wanted for a while,” said the American striker. “Just to be in the Olympic Games, I think this is great to be part of it. I know it is something that I dreamed of … just as he honored, I have an incredible experience. I was not excited because we have the opportunity.”

The Canadian Wing, Sam Renhart, said, despite this overwhelming expectation, a good start of the NHL table is the focus at the present time.

“This will only help you,” he said. “Trust that when that moment comes, you will be at your best, you will put work, and that you will get this juice.”

Makar said that although the games may feel close to those abroad, this event is still many difficult nights to fight in NHL away from itself and its contemporaries.

“Everyone is still talking about its proximity,” he said. “If you are an Olympic athlete, you are training for four years, so it looks really close now. But I think for us, since we have this other job that we have to do and focus on first … it still seems to be a long thing.”

Boston Bouenes Charlie’s bonus from the United States was preparing to go to Beijing for 2022 games when the plug was pulled. It is difficult to contain the end of its end.

“That will happen … You know that you are going to the championship,” he said. “In many ways, it has already started the process of happiness and enthusiasm for it. What a dream has become true.”

Crossby lived that moment twice before. Now the last sitting or lower.

“(I) said that he would work himself,” said Crossby. “He is definitely.”