NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh 'hopeful' of NHL's participation at 2026 Olympics
The National Hockey League and its players continue to talk about Olympic participation in 2026. "We've had good conversations," NHL Players' Association executive director Marty Walsh says. "Players are very eager to play."
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The National Hockey League and its players continue to talk about Olympic participation in 2026. "We've had good conversations," NHL Players' Association executive director Marty Walsh says. "Players are very eager to play."