#team-rosters

#team-rosters

The 2025-26 NHL season is a special one, as players will be competing in the Olympic Games for the first time since 2014. Eleven of 12 teams in the tournament have revealed their rosters -- what's the holdup, Italy? -- featuring a mix of current, former and future NHLers. As part of this week's ESPN NHL Power Rankings -- led again by the Colorado Avalanche -- we've identified the players from each team who will be representing their respective countries in Milan Cortina in February.

Half of the 10 players who started the first three games of the series were acquired through the draft, showcasing its importance in roster construction.

As the temperatures rise, not only are we preparing for outdoor celebrations, but we’re also gearing up for the rush of top prospects stepping into the spotlight as teams look to enhance their rosters.

"This year will be a little different, for me, because I haven't competed much before La Vuelta. I've had a long time to prepare for the race, and I'm excited to get going!"