Hockey fans respond to a new directive to teams through the Olympic Games list in Italy

Hockey fans responded because of the NHL reported policy announcement of the list of teams for the Olympic Games in June and December. TSN analyst Pierre Lebrun posted an update on the problem on X (earlier Twitter) on Tuesday.

“The Olympic update of Italy NHL: Plan, regarding the Olympic lists, is intended for each country in June in the name of 6 players and the rest of their lists at the end of December,” the post said.

NHL fans were not happy with the news. AND 2026. Winter Olympics They should be held from 6th to 22nd February. With the announcements of Roster so quickly in advance, fans are worried about the omissions and injuries of the player.

A similar situation happened during the recently concluded Face-off nation, and the fans quickly pointed out.

“I guess they didn’t learn from 4 nations …” said one user.

“Will Russia play?” The other asked.

“What is the point of appointment of 6 players?” One fan ask.

“Why do they have to name the players early? There will be no surprise with these announcements. Most countries have 6 obvious choices, and those who will not name players that no one has heard of.” Another fan said.

“What is the meaning of this, honestly? Just call the team when you leave in early February,” another fan said.

“What is the point of this” Six Player Name “. It does not achieve anything worthy.” One user said.

“Great. Another opportunity to choose a player too soon, instead of actually going on (aka: Chris Kreider in 4 nations).” Fan divided.

“What is the obsession with the early appointment of guys? Who cares?” Another user ask.

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

Following immense popularity 4 nations facedThe NHL players are expected to perform at the best tournaments in the coming years, with the 2026 and 2030 Olympic Games and 2028 and at 2028.

Speaking at a press conference in February 2024, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman talked about why and how 4 nations were created.

“We wanted to do something, but we felt that in a year we could not prepare for the full World Cup,” Bettman said through the NHL. “This drives us and puts us in a schedule that I don’t think is just excited, but are really comfortable.”

NHL players did not participate in the international level tournament from World Hockey Cup in 2016.