Hockey fans react to the new directive on the brands of the Italian Olympic Games brands

Hockey fans reacted to the NHL -reported policy to announce team teams for the Olympic Games in June and December. TSN analyst Pierre Lebrun published an update on Tuesday on the problem at X (before Twitter).

“Olympic update of Italy NHL: The plan is now on the Olympic grandstands is that each country names 6 players in June and the rest of its grandstand at the end of December,” he read the publication.

NHL fans were not happy with the news. It 2026 Winter Olympics They are planned to be held from February 6 to 22. With the ads on the list so soon in advance, fans are concerned about the omissions and injuries to the players.

A similar situation occurred during the recently concluded of 4 nations, and fans fired quickly.

“I guess they did not learn from the 4 nations …”, said a user.

“Will Russia play?” Another asked.

“What is the point of appointing 6 players?” A fan asking.

“Why do they have to name players early? There will be no surprises with these ads. Most countries have 6 obvious options and those who will not name players that no one has heard.” Another do he said.

“What sense does it honestly name the team when you leave in early February”, another he said.

“What is the point of this” name of six players. ” A user he said.

“Great. Another opportunity to choose a player too early instead of letting the season develop (also known: Chris Kreider at 4 nations).” A fan shared.

“What is the obsession with appointing boys early? Whoever cares?” Another user asking.

NHL players to participate in the Olympic Games after a decade absence

Following the immense popularity of the 4 nations face-offNHL players are expected to appear in the best tournaments in the coming years, with the Olympic Games in 2026 and 2030 and the World Cup of 2028 hockey already in the calendar.

Speaking at a press conference in February 2024, NHL curator Gary Bettman discussed why and how 4 nations took place.

“We wanted to do something, but we felt we couldn't prepare in a year for a full world cup,” Bettman said through the NHL. “This makes us start and puts us in a calendar that I think everyone is not excited, but really comfortable.”

NHL players have not participated in a tournament internationally from the Hockey World Cup In 2016.