Olympics
Russia Banned from Olympic Hockey - Dream Roster
Russia sits out the 2026 Olympic hockey tournament due to ongoing sanctions, leaving a powerhouse void on the international stage. USA Today speculates on the stacked roster of KHL stars and ex-NHLers who would dominate if eligible, from Ovechkin dreams to current phenoms. This absence reshapes brackets and gold odds, forcing other nations to step up without facing that familiar Moscow machine.
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