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Alex DeBrincat making a strong case for Olympic nod

Through 19 games, Alex DeBrincat has made a compelling case this season to make the Team USA Olympic roster.

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The 2026 Olympic Games in Milano-Cortina come with justifiable hype. It’s been over a decade since NHLers hit the ice in a best-on-best tourney. Yes, the 4 Nations Face-Off was a great event last season, but plenty of players did not get a chance to represent their countries.

For instance, Leon Draisaitl did not get a chance to play for Germany.