Olympics
NHL Ditches 2026 All-Star for Olympics Prep
The NHL shelves its traditional All-Star Game next February to pivot toward an international showcase tied to the Milano Olympics, where our stars return after a 12-year absence. Commissioner Bettman admits the 4 Nations Face-Off raised the entertainment bar sky-high, forcing a rethink on the stale 3-on-3 format that's been bombing with fans. UBS Arena still hosts the new event before players jet off to Italy, and GMs are buzzing about how this shakes up the calendar.
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