Olympic Men's Hockey Power Rankings: Medal Favorites

With the Milano Cortina Games heating up, the top men's hockey contenders emerge from a field stacked with NHL stars and international firepower. Power rankings spotlight the teams blending elite talent, coaching savvy, and that intangible Olympic edge we've seen decide gold medals before. Front offices and scouts alike pore over these lists, knowing which nations pack the deepest blue lines and goaltending that can steal a tournament.