Connor Bedard will not make it to the international stage this spring, choosing recovery over representation as Canada prepares for the 2026 IIHF World Championship. Bedard’s decision, confirmed by Elliotte Friedman, reflects a calculated move centered on long-term durability rather than short-term exposure. Speaking to The Athletic by phone, Bedard pointed directly to his physical … Read more
Wayne Gretzky is often called the greatest player in hockey history, but his Olympic career was brief and came late. During his prime, NHL players were not allowed to compete in the Winter Games, which kept him off the Olympic stage in his peak years. So, Did Wayne Gretzky Ever Play in the Olympics? The … Read more
Team USA delivered one of the most dominant performances in hockey history at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. The United States defeated Canada in the gold medal games of men’s hockey, women’s hockey, and sled hockey to complete a historic sweep of all major Olympic and Paralympic hockey tournaments. The final piece of the … Read more
On Sportsnet’s Saturday Headlines, NHL analyst Elliotte Friedman addressed a report that Wayne Gretzky was blocked from reading Team Canada’s lineup before the gold medal game. At the 2026 Winter Olympics, both Canadian teams finished with silver. The men lost 2-1 in overtime to the United States on Feb. 22. Cale Makar tied the game … Read more
The Toronto Maple Leafs will recognize Auston Matthews for his Olympic gold medal on Saturday night, but the reception may not be simple. Matthews captained Team USA to gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, ending a 46-year drought since 1980. The Americans defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime, with Matthews posting seven points in six games. … Read more
