"We're just over three months from puck drop at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, marking the first time NHL players will be present at the games since 2014 in Sochi. The NHL will pause its schedule during the games, but it remains uncertain whether any NY Islanders players will be called up to represent their nation. Sweden, which last won the Gold Medal in 2006 in Turin, will be one of the favorites along with Canada, the USA, and Finland."
"With one of the strongest pools to pull from, could either Simon Holmstrom or Emil Heineman force their way into the Swedish squad? Last week, NHL.com predicted the Swedish team, with neither Islander on the projected roster. Both Holmstrom and Heineman could provide versatility within the lineup, capable of playing on any of the four lines on the wing, while Holmstrom has established himself as a top penalty killer."
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will include NHL players, with the league pausing its schedule for the games. Sweden enters as a medal favorite alongside Canada, the USA, and Finland. Simon Holmström and Emil Heineman are pushing for roster consideration but currently sit outside projected selections. Holmström offers penalty-killing ability and recent form, moving back into the top nine with seven points in seven games. Heineman arrived via trade, exceeded bottom-six expectations, and now plays on the top line with Bo Horvat and Mathew Barzal while ranking second on the team in goals. Sweden's roster will be finalized around New Year’s, with role fit a major selection factor.
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