The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a> confirmed that forward Andrew Mangiapane and defenceman Alec Regula and have been placed on waivers. The decision signals a potential shift in strategy as the organization evaluates depth and looks to create flexibility heading into a crucial stretch of the season.



Placing Regula and Mangiapane on waivers opens the door for other NHL teams to claim them, while also giving Edmonton options in terms of salary cap management and lineup adjustments.



For <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">Connor McDavid</a> and the Oilers, every roster decision carries weight. Whether this is a short-term adjustment or part of a broader recalibration, the coming days will determine if either player remains in the organization or finds a new opportunity elsewhere in the league.



<h2>Can Connor McDavid and the Oilers make the playoffs?</h2>



The Edmonton Oilers currently sit third in the Pacific Division with 66 points behind the Golden Knights and the Ducks. They’re in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race. 


 

 


On paper, that position places them in a qualifying spot, but the margin for error is minimal. A short slump could quickly tighten the standings and force them into a more precarious wild-card battle.



Recent history suggests the Oilers know how to elevate their level when it matters most. In each of the last two seasons with Connor McDavid leading the way, the Oilers reached the Stanley Cup Final, only to fall to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/florida-panthers">Florida Panthers</a>. That experience provides both confidence and urgency, as the core understands what it takes to navigate the postseason grind.


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It is that time of year in the NHL. The trade deadline (March 6) is looming, and teams must decide whether to buy, sell, or stay off the market altogether. For some organizations, that decision requires careful thought—which likely took place during the Winter Olympics break. For others, like Mike Sullivan’s <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">New York Rangers</a>, the results of the 2025–26 season long ago made it clear they would be sellers.



The Rangers have done it to themselves, and it’s time for them to part ways with assets and embrace yet another rebuild in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>. Or like GM Chris Drury likes to call it, a retool. 



On that note, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> didn’t beat around the bush when asked about the upcoming trade deadline. With a straightforward message, the first-year head coach in NYC addressed the anxiety around the team, but did little to ease it.



“This is never an easy time for players,” Sullivan admitted, via The New York Post. “This week is always — there’s a level of uncertainty that players have to deal with. It’s just the reality of the business we all sign up for. Everybody understands it, but I don’t think it makes it any easier. I think these guys are all human beings, and to have some certainty in their life is comforting.“



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<h2>Rangers struggle in 2026</h2>



The league’s biggest—and most dramatic—garage sale is unfolding in the City That Never Sleeps. With such high stakes and intense speculation surrounding every Rangers move, Sullivan knows he is now dealing with an anxious locker room. 


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That tension carries over onto the ice, where the Broadway Blueshirts often seem forced to work overtime just to secure wins. For their opponents, doing the bare minimum has sometimes been enough to skate away with two points. 



As a result, the writing is on the wall for New York. Although the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-learn-mike-sullivans-plans-for-the-future-after-clear-message-from-hc">Rangers learned Mike Sullivan’s plans for the future</a> and remainder of the 2025–26 NHL campaign, major decisions still loom as the trade deadline approaches. Sullivan may want to take a careful look around the room, because by March 7, the faces in New York City could look very different.

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Sullivan puts NY Rangers on high alert amid trade rumors

Evgeni Malkin confirmed that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> have informed him there will be no contract extension talks before the NHL season ends. Now, the future of one of Sidney Crosby’s most important teammates is uncertain.



“We talked a little bit with my agent JP a couple of days ago, and he just said like, wait until the end of the season and then see what’s going on. Nothing I can say right now. I’m just playing.”



For now, without <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a>, the Pens are still in the fight for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Since the NHL restart, Malkin and his teammates have shown they can compete without the legend and await his return for a final push.



<h2>Evgeni Malkin will not get contract extension with Penguins</h2>



Evgeni Malkin will not receive a new contract before the end of this season and, according to the player, it is a fact that his agent has told him the best course of action is to wait and deliver a strong finish with the Penguins before entering negotiations with general manager Kyle Dubas.


 

 


“It’s not my job to talk to Kyle or somebody. I just play my game and just wait. Sid has an injury and I want to help my team win of course. Again like, nothing crazy news. I’m just waiting. I think my agent tells me, like, we wait until the end of the season.”



Geno is 39 years old and is one of the most important players in the history of the Pens, winning three Stanley Cups. It is very difficult to envision him in any jersey other than Pittsburgh’s and not retiring alongside Sidney Crosby.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-kings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Kings</a> have officially parted ways with Jim Hiller, with the organization confirming what Elliott Friedman of Sportsnet reported earlier on Sunday. The team is fifth on the Pacific Division on the Western Conference and that has prompted a change.



Frank Seravalli also reported that DJ Smith will be the interim head coach for the remainder of the season, <a href="https://www.nhl.com/kings/news/la-kings-announce-coaching-update" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">confirmed by the Kings in a statement</a>. In fact, he reported that the Kings don’t have any plans to go into a search in-season. Matt Greene will also go to the bench as an assistant coach. Greene was on the player development coach role prior to this move.



Hiller failed to replicate the success of a team that has looked quite disorganized and undisciplined. Hiller wasn’t able to turn things around and after 59 games, the front office decided that a change was imperative. Now, it’s up to Smith to deliver.



<h2>Hiller had quite the downfall</h2>



Under Jim Hiller’s leadership, the Kings soared to a franchise-record 48 wins and 105 points during his debut full season, a high-water mark the team has struggled to replicate in the years since.



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Now, Smith has been an associate coach under Hiller since 2024, so he knows the locker room and the team. Smith also has quite the head coaching experience as he was the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/ottawa-senators" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ottawa Senators</a> head coach for five seasons. That also makes Smith avoid the learning curve that a newbie might face.


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<h2>There are some concerns on Smith too</h2>



This season is now a coin flip for the Kings. If Smith can deliver, good things can be seen in the horizon. However, that is not a guarantee by any means. Hence, there are some concerns too.



His tenure in Ottawa might have been a long one, but it wasn’t precisely a great period. He had a 131-154-32 record with the Canadian team, and never made the playoffs. Smith was also heavily criticized for lacking a defensive structure, which might not fit well with the Kings, whose identity is built on structure.

LA Kings fire Jim Hiller and reportedly make bold decision on his replacement

LA Kings fire Jim Hiller and reportedly make bold decision on his replacement - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/auston-matthews">Auston Matthews</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-maple-leafs">Toronto Maple Leafs</a> suffered another tough setback, falling 5-2 to the Ottawa Senators. With the pressure mounting late in the season, Toronto once again failed to put together a complete performance, leaving fans frustrated and the locker room searching for answers. The loss adds to a growing sense of urgency as the playoff race tightens in the Eastern Conference.



After the game, Matthews did not hold back when assessing the team’s effort. “I thought we started better. I mean, just kind of lost it there. Just really disconnected throughout all three zones. Just bad. Just fairly embarrassing to be honest with you. We need to have more pride in our play no matter where we’re at and no matter what the situation is.”



Toronto’s situation is becoming increasingly precarious as the Leafs have lost three consecutive games after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a> break and, overall, 11 of their last 15 matchups.



<h2>Can the Leafs make the NHL playoffs in 2026?</h2>



Following the defeat, the Leafs now sit at the bottom of the Atlantic Division with 63 points, a position that significantly complicates their hopes of qualifying for the NHL playoffs in the Eastern Conference. With every game becoming critical, the margin for error is rapidly disappearing.


 

 


Matthews addressed the mindset the group must adopt moving forward. “We just have to have more pride in our game. We didn’t have that tonight. It’s never fun to lose in this kind of fashion. It’s hard. It definitely wears on you, but we just have to be better. There’s no hanging our heads. There’s no feeling sorry for ourselves. Everybody’s got to look in the mirror and be better.”



If the Maple Leafs hope to turn their season around, it will require more than words. With time running out, the response over the next stretch of games will ultimately determine whether they can salvage their playoff aspirations or face an early offseason. It’s going to be a massive uphill battle to achieve a comeback in the standings.


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Auston Matthews just had enough of Toronto Maple Leafs after loss to Ottawa Senators

Auston Matthews delivers message after 2026 Winter Olympics win over Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Mitch Marner and Canada without Sidney Crosby

Auston Matthews just had enough of Toronto Maple Leafs after loss to Ottawa Senators - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">Connor McDavid</a> finally returned to social media after the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a>. Canada lost the final to Team USA in overtime, and McDavid has surprisingly received a lot of criticism for not being able to deliver again in a clutch moment.



Despite the bitter disappointment of losing the chance to win a gold medal for his country, the star thanked all the fans for their great support. “My first Olympics in Milan was a special experience. Thank you, Canada, for your incredible support throughout this ride.”



In the final, Team Canada did not have <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> after the captain suffered a lower body injury in the quarterfinals against Czechia. Although Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, and Mitch Marner led a remarkable dominance over Team USA, they were unable to convert their scoring chances.



<h2>Has Connor McDavid won a gold medal at the Olympics with Canada?</h2>



No. Connor McDavid has not won a gold medal at the Olympics with Team Canada. In fact, the 2026 edition was his first experience in this international tournament, as NHL players had only just been given permission to participate again.


 

 


After returning with the Edmonton Oilers in the NHL, McDavid admitted it is a very tough loss to process, but he gave full credit to Team USA, especially goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.



“I thought we played well. I thought we did enough to win. Their goalie made some big saves. I thought we also missed some chances. It’s disappointing. No way to sugar coat it. It sucks, but, overall, the experience was good. It was a great group of guys to be around honestly. It was a special group to be a part of. We’ll have those memories for a lifetime.” 


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Connor McDavid, Mitch Marner and Team Canada get warning from Jon Cooper after Sidney Crosby’s injury vs Czechia in 2026 Winter Olympics hockey

Connor McDavid breaks silence after loss with Canada against Team USA in 2026 Winter Olympics final - Bolavip US

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">Connor McDavid</a> faced the microphones with the weight of another missed opportunity on his shoulders. After Canada fell short in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a> final, the familiar narrative resurfaced. A reporter pointed out that icons like Sidney Crosby and Wayne Gretzky captured both Stanley Cups and Olympic gold medals, while McDavid, despite repeatedly putting himself in position, has yet to secure either prize.



“It’s a nice question. Thank you. It’s disappointing. No way around it. We could be sitting here having a totally different conversation if things had gone a little bit differently. So, yeah, it’s hard. It’s hard to win at any level, especially when we’re talking about the best of the very best in the NHL and the Olympics. Margins are very small. We obviously saw that and we felt the effects of that here in Edmonton from time to time.”



The answer reflected both frustration and perspective. McDavid did not deflect, nor did he hide from the comparison to legends such as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> and Gretzky. Instead, he acknowledged the razor-thin margins that define championships at the highest level, whether in the NHL or on the Olympic stage. For a player widely considered the best in the world, the absence of a title has become an increasingly loud talking point.



<h2>Connor McDavid faces a tough moment after the 2026 Olympics</h2>



Inexplicably, some critics have intensified their scrutiny. Connor McDavid has now lost consecutive Stanley Cup Finals with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/edmonton-oilers">Edmonton Oilers</a> against the Florida Panthers, and the Olympic defeat only adds to the narrative. The fact that Canada fell short with Crosby sidelined due to injury fueled even more debate, as McDavid became the captain and couldn’t deliver a gold medal.


 

 


However, McDavid’s accolades already place him among the elite of his generation, regardless of hardware. The Stanley Cup and Olympic gold remain defining milestones, but they are not the sole measure of impact or brilliance. In the end, it’s a team sport.



His candid response after a very tough question underscored a truth that even legends would recognize: winning at the highest level is brutally difficult. For McDavid, the pursuit continues. And in a sport decided by inches and moments, it may only take one breakthrough to shift the entire conversation. Undoubtedly, he will be Canada’s leader in 2030 with a new generation of players to support him.


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Connor McDavid's message after losing gold medal

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> confirmed that, after not being able to play with Team Canada in the gold medal game of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a>, all his attention is focused on recovering to have a chance to be available for the Stanley Cup playoffs with the Penguins.



“Yeah, I mean, it’s why we play. Obviously, the Olympics was a great opportunity and experience, but, I think you shift your focus to exactly that. Playing in the playoffs.”



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> control their destiny to clinch a spot in the postseason and, at the moment, they are in a good position within the Metropolitan Division to achieve it. However, the schedule will become very difficult in the coming weeks as they face several contenders.



<h2>How long will Sidney Crosby be out for?</h2>



Sidney Crosby will be out for at least one month according to official information released by the Penguins. Under this scenario, the legend’s goal is very clear: to return as soon as possible to help his teammates in a playoff push. “It’s so special and so fun to be in those big games and play for that. So, yeah, that’s where my mind’s at.”


 

 


<h2>What injury did Sidney Crosby have in the Olympics?</h2>



Sidney Crosby has a lower body injury after the 2026 Winter Olympics. No further details have been given about the medical issue, and the only thing publicly known is the possible recovery timeline.


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Sidney Crosby breaks silence to confirm if Pittsburgh Penguins legend will miss 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs after injury

Radko Gudas sends clear message to Sidney Crosby after injury in Team Canada win vs Czechia in 2026 Winter Olympics hockey

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Sidney Crosby breaks silence to confirm if he'll miss 2026 playoffs

NHL News: Sidney Crosby breaks silence to confirm if Penguins legend will miss 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs after injury

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> warned that anyone who believes the Penguins will fall in the NHL standings during his absence is very mistaken. The legend showed complete confidence in his teammates.



“I’m confident. I think we’ve shown it all year. We’ve had injuries and guys have steeped up to get to where we are at this point. I think it’s because of our team play. I don’t think it’s been just one person. I think it’s because collectively as a group we’ve found different ways to win and different guys have stepped up. So, as long as we continue that and understand that, I think we’ll give ourselves a good chance.”



Crosby suffered a lower-body injury in the quarterfinals of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a> against Czechia. He was unable to return for the semifinals or the gold medal game, and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/pittsburgh-penguins">Pittsburgh Penguins</a> officially announced that he will be out for four weeks.



<h2>Can the Penguins make the playoffs without Sidney Crosby?</h2>



Yes. The Pittsburgh Penguins proved they are very much alive in the playoff race with a 4-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils in the NHL restart. Despite Crosby’s absence, the team continues to maintain an impressive pace.


 

 


The Pens are currently in second place in the Metropolitan Division with 72 points, which would give them a playoff spot. Everything indicates that Crosby would be recovered before the end of the regular season.



Given this scenario, the Penguins star pointed out that they must maintain their level, as Pittsburgh’s schedule is entering a very challenging stretch. “It’s going to be an important stretch here next a little bit. A lot of teams are trying to get points in similar positions, but I’m just really confident.”


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Sidney Crosby’s recent injury at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a> has once again sparked debate about whether the NHL should continue allowing its players to participate in the Games. The veteran suffered a lower-body injury while representing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/canada">Canada</a>, forcing him to miss the gold medal game and raising concerns in Pittsburgh about the potential long-term impact on the Penguins’ season. For many executives and fans, the risk-reward balance of Olympic participation is now under the microscope.



However, Crosby believes stars should keep going. “It’s the Olympics. It’s an amazing experience just as an athlete, not just a hockey player. I think if you want to look at it just from the hockey perspective, I think it’s incredible. Just the product on the ice, I think the way that fans see the games and just how competitive it is. How it brings everyone together, I think it’s pretty amazing.”



Ultimately, Crosby’s stance highlights the emotional and cultural value of Olympic competition for elite players. While teams may worry about injuries and the strain of a condensed NHL calendar, stars like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> see international play as a defining part of their careers. Team Canada was a reflection of that, with names like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">Connor McDavid</a>, Nathan MacKinnon, or Mitch Marner in the roster.



<h2>NHL and a tough decision for the Olympics</h2>



The NHL’s involvement in the Olympics has long sparked debate among teams, executives and fans. While the global stage offers unmatched exposure for the sport, it also interrupts the league calendar and places added physical demands on stars. As of now, NHL players are set to participate in the 2030 Winter Olympics.


 

 


For players like Sidney Crosby, the conversation often comes down to risk versus reward. “Obviously, injuries are part of the game and they come with that, especially at that level with the speed, the intensity and the physicality of the games, but, I think it’s great that guys have the opportunity to go and showcase.”



That balance is at the heart of the dilemma: the Olympic stage elevates the sport, but it also exposes athletes to injuries. Ultimately, the decision reflects a broader vision for the game’s growth. Allowing NHL players to compete in 2030 ensures that fans will once again witness the world’s best facing off under one banner, even if it comes with undeniable challenges.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/jt-miller">J.T. Miller</a>, Mike Sullivan, and Vincent Trocheck had the time of their lives during the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, they are no longer on Team USA, and the New York Rangers’ status quo is nowhere near as joyful and celebratory.



In case the long faces around Madison Square Garden don’t tell the story, a glance at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> standings should remind Miller and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Sullivan</a> of how dramatic things were before leaving for Milan. It’s time to turn the page, or at least give it a try. If New York won’t even give it a shot, its leaders should simply stay in the Fashion Capital of the World.



As Miller, Sullivan, and Trocheck got a taste of perhaps the most meaningful and rewarding hardware any NHL player could ever claim, they now hope to bring winds of change back to the building in the Big Apple. The mood has now shifted. For Miller and company, it is all about the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> back home in New York City. Shortly after <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-hc-mike-sullivan-issues-bold-reminder-for-j-t-miller-rest-of-the-team-as-nhl-resumes">Sullivan issued a bold reminder for Miller and the Rangers</a>, the captain returned the favor with a comment of his own.



“It’s why it was so special, and something we’re going to remember forever and have that to share, but we’re back to Rangers hockey now. Party’s over, it’s time to focus, and we need to play some good hockey down the stretch,” Miller admitted to reporters, via @SNYRangers on X.



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<h2>Miller and Rangers have struggled at home</h2>



As demoralizing as the Broadway Blueshirts have been at home, the organization must still find a way to sell tickets at Madison Square Garden. Miller’s statement may serve as hope for the fanbase in New York. Otherwise, fans would have little reason to attend games.


 

 

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Given the way the season has unfolded in New York, home fans already know what they are signing up for when they arrive at 4 Pennsylvania Plaza in Midtown. Before the Olympic break, the Rangers were 6–15–4 at home. Needless to say, that was—and remains—the worst home record in the Eastern Conference. It’s been the common theme all season long, what the Rangers do poorly, the Vancouver Canucks take to another level. Thus, only the Canucks (6–17–5) have a worse home mark.



As the season resumes, Sullivan and the Rangers know the Stanley Cup Playoffs are out of reach, but at the very least, they hope to offer their fan base something more than a gut-wrenching spectacle at Madison Square Garden.



<h2>Rangers could set new records for worst home mark</h2>



They say home is where the heart is. For Miller and the Rangers, however, home is where most of their embarrassment has unfolded during the 2025–26 NHL season. Coming out of the Olympic break, New York has 16 home games remaining. The Rangers must truly flip the script, or they risk posting one of the worst home records in franchise history.



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According to <a href="https://records.nhl.com/nyr/overview/season-by-season-record">NHL.com</a>, the worst home mark in franchise history came during the 1943–44 season, when the Blueshirts won just four games on home ice. However, that was during a shortened 50-game schedule. In an 82-game campaign, the low was set in 2003–04, when the team won only 11 games at Madison Square Garden. 



The last time New York recorded fewer than 10 home wins in a season was in 1964–65, with eight victories in 35 home games. Numbers do not lie: Sullivan, Miller, and the Rangers are walking a tightrope, with all signs pointing toward a franchise record of the wrong kind in 2025–26.


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NY Rangers captain and Olympic gold medalist J.T. Miller sends clear message to Mike Sullivan, rest of the team

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mike-sullivan">Mike Sullivan</a> and the New York Rangers are determined to turn the tide after a disheartening first half to the NHL season. Coming off the Olympic break, there is not really much room for the Rangers to keep sinking. The only way should be up.



The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-rangers">Rangers</a> are set to be one of the main sellers going into the NHL trade deadline. Pretty much everyone could be made available by the Blueshirts, as Sullivan and company acknowledge it’s time to start from scratch. Or as GM Chris Drury has put it time and again: retool.



On that note, reports suggest the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/ny-rangers-actively-shopping-former-first-round-pick-amid-vincent-trocheck-speculation">Rangers are actively shopping a former first-round selection</a> in defenseman Braden Schneider. It’s clear New York is focusing on the future rather than the 2025-26 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a> season. Still, Sullivan made it clear that the Rangers aren’t tanking nor throwing in the towel.



<h2>Sullivan’s answer</h2>



“It’s a little bit of both,” Sullivan answered a question on whether he will prioritize winning games or developing prospects, via Vince Mercogliano of The Athletic. “We’re going to try to win. We’re going to try to compete. We’re going to try to hold the group accountable to a certain standard.“



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img loading="lazy" width="1920" height="1080" src="https://media.bolavip.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/22131936/mike-sullivan-3-1920x1080.webp" alt="Mike Sullivan gives instructions" class="wp-image-584990"><figcaption>Mike Sullivan of Team United States at Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena</figcaption></figure>



“And at the same time, we’re going to do our best to gain a better understanding of what we have and potentially to help us to make the right decisions about where we want to go moving forward. It’s not like a lot of the young players that we have haven’t been granted an opportunity to make a mark, so to speak. So we’ll continue to do that.”


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Sullivan’s message is not surprising. The first-year head coach in New York City will not openly admit that the Rangers are angling to strengthen their draft position. Moreover, the players do not care about that—they want to win, and suggesting otherwise would send all the wrong messages throughout the locker room. 


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Sidney Crosby has already begun his rehabilitation with the Penguins after the injury he suffered at the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/winter-olympics">2026 Winter Olympics</a>. The legend was unable to help teammates such as Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon, Mitch Marner, and Brad Marchand in the gold medal game.



After that overtime loss against Team USA, rumors have intensified about what appears to be an inevitable retirement for Crosby from international competition. The star is 38 years old, so a changing of the guard seems imminent.



For that reason, many fans and experts are wondering why <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Sidney Crosby</a> did not play a few minutes if, as the veteran himself has said, he was very close to having an opportunity to take the ice. Despite that, the captain put Canada’s best interest above his own intentions, as he believed he could not contribute the way he should.



<h2>Sidney Crosby and retirement decision after the Olympics</h2>



With retirement from international competitions knocking on the door, Sidney Crosby was asked whether the thought of no longer playing for Canada has crossed his mind and if this Olympic tournament in Italy could have been the last of his career.


 

 


“Yeah, I try not to think that far ahead. My mind was just on trying to play. You can’t let that creep into your head. I think, you know, when you’re trying to overcome something that’s challenging, I think the worst thing you can do is think about worst case scenarios. So, I was just trying to be positive and tried to focus on playing and find a way to overcome that. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen. It’s still a long ways away, but that wasn’t really something I tried to think about too much.”



It seems highly unlikely that Crosby will be able to play in the 2030 Olympics, so it appears that the torch would be passed to Connor McDavid as captain to lead a new generation of stars.


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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/brady-tkachuk">Brady Tkachuk</a> has had enough of the loud buzz on social media. With a straightforward comment, the Ottawa Senators’ captain set the record straight regarding an alleged remark about Canada during the postgame celebrations with Team USA.



Tkachuk’s statement comes shortly after a loud outcry erupted around the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>. Among the various issues that raised fans’ eyebrows was a player saying, “Close the northern border,” during <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/team-usa">Team USA</a>’s postgame phone call with President Donald Trump. 



“I’ve been seeing stuff that people think it’s me. But if you watch the video, it’s not my voice and something that I never say,” Tkachuk said, via ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski. “I don’t know how that took a storm on its own when I give everything I have here. It’s crazy when things go on social media, how fast they go. I would never say anything like that.”



<h2>Tkachuk denies making such a statement</h2>



Many believe the wrongdoing should be named, but not the wrongdoer. In this case, however, that line of thinking carried little weight, as fans were eager to know who was behind the comment. That is when social media did the rest, and misinformation spread, with many users blaming Tkachuk for the candid four-word message that sent shockwaves across the continent. 



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Now, Tkachuk has decided to nip the issue in the bud and deny the claims, as he returns to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/canada">Canada</a> to captain the nation’s capital NHL organization, the Senators.


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While the 2025–26 NHL season has resumed after the Olympic break, many fans are still processing everything that followed Team USA’s crowning in Italy. On that note, there has been no shortage of drama—something Tkachuk would like to put to rest. The Senators’ campaign has been dramatic enough, and his patience has run thin. That much became clear as he addressed the controversy surrounding Team USA’s celebrations.

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Brady Tkachuk strongly denies alleged comment against Canada

<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/connor-mcdavid">Connor McDavid</a> would like nothing more than to forget how close he came to striking gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, Matthew Tkachuk will never stop talking about his Olympic accomplishment. In the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl">NHL</a>, those two worlds cannot coexist, and as a result, McDavid has now been put on notice by Tkachuk’s latest message involving him and Sidney Crosby.



“The best player in the world is Connor McDavid. There’s probably never been anybody like him in history,” <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/matthew-tkachuk">Tkachuk</a> commented on Wingmen with Matthew and Brady Tkachuk. 



“It was kind of like it could’ve been a changing of the guard in Canada, with Crosby being out and him coming down on the breakaway. If he scores that goal, he’s the Canadian hero (…) The best player in the world is coming down on a breakaway, and [Connor Hellebuyck] just shuts the door on him.”



<h2>Tkachuk put McDavid on notice</h2>



While Tkachuk did not take any direct shots at McDavid—whom he has now beaten in two Stanley Cup Finals and a gold medal game—his statement did resurrect ghosts McDavid would rather leave behind. As if McDavid were not already aware of what his missed breakaway and the silver medal imply, Tkachuk reminded him that it could have been the moment for him to begin emerging from Crosby’s shadow in Canada. 



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<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/sidney-crosby">Crosby</a> scored the golden goal in Vancouver in 2010, and Canada will never forget it. For any generational talent who follows, the bar will always be set by that iconic moment at the 2010 Winter Olympics.


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<h2>McDavid lost gold medal game in 2026</h2>



McDavid let a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity slip through his fingers and is now being hounded by bold statements. In addition to Tkachuk’s comment, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/macklin-celebrini-issues-blunt-reminder-for-sidney-crosby-connor-mcdavid-and-team-canada-upon-nhl-return">Macklin Celebrini issued a blunt reminder for Crosby, McDavid, and Canada</a> after the Olympics. 



If there is a way for McDavid to silence the noise surrounding his name, it has never been clearer: only the Stanley Cup will do. After falling short of the NHL’s ultimate prize in consecutive years, McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers must make up for lost ground.



<h2>Race for the Stanley Cup</h2>



The Florida Panthers are in trouble, as <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nhl/matthew-tkachuk-returns-to-panthers-with-bold-message-for-canadas-brad-marchand-sam-bennett-and-sam-reinhart">Tkachuk returned with a bold message for Brad Marchand and company</a>. With the league’s apex predator seemingly out of the picture—though the Panthers can never be taken for granted—the Oilers may find themselves facing a smoother path. 



Still, reaching the Stanley Cup Final would most likely require going through Nathan MacKinnon and the Colorado Avalanche, who have been nothing short of a wrecking crew, steamrolling opponents in their path. MacKinnon, like McDavid, is back from Italy with a chip on his shoulder, and that should spell bad news for the rest of the league.


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