The NHL has announced the return of NHL players to the Winter Olympics in 2026 and 2030. This has sparked discussions about which current NHL players, including those from the #NHLBruins, #NJDevils, #Sabres, and #FlaPanthers, could represent their countries at the upcoming tournaments. Players like M. Tkachuk and Barkov have expressed their excitement and hopes of being selected for their national teams. The news has been well-received by players, with Dahlin expressing relief and Tkachuk and Barkov sharing their positive experiences from previous Olympic participation.
The NHL is returning to the Olympics — and the #FlaPanthers are excited about it. They should be. A lot of them will be in the running to represent their countries in 2026. ⬇️🇺🇸🇨🇦🇫🇮🇸🇪🇱🇻⬇️ https://t.co/2T6sOQtoLE
Barkov on the NHL going back to the Olympics: "From my experience in 2014, it's up there with one of my best hockey experiences and memories I've ever had in my life. ... I'm fortunate I got to do it once and hopefully get to do it again."
M. Tkachuk on the NHL going back to the Olympics: "There's a bunch of international events coming here. Hopefully I'm going to be fortunate enough to play well and just make that team. That would be a dream of mine."
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Dahlin’s reaction to the news the NHL is going to the Olympics: “Finally.” #Sabres #NHLAllStar https://t.co/OrIJbqNPOJ
The NHL is headed back to the Winter Olympics in 2026. Which #NJDevils will represent their country at the best-on-best tournament? ⤵️ https://t.co/ZTUjdbgvUT
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With the announcement of the '4 Nations Face-Off' and that NHLers will return to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, what #NHLBruins could be representing their country at those tournaments? More from @MurphysLaw74: https://t.co/3BbFRo8lAy
With the announcement of the '4 Nations Face-Off' and that NHLers will return to the Olympics in 2026 and 2030, what #NHLBruins could be representing their country at those tournaments? More at @BOSHockeyNow: https://t.co/oMbAhrGlRT