"From Feb. 11 to 22, in a not-quite-finished, not-quite-to-spec arena in Milan, Italy, the top hockey-playing nations (minus the bad one) will face off for true world supremacy. And with all due respect to the fine people of Finland, Sweden, and Czechia, let's be honest about what this tournament is all about: USA. Canada. Round Three. Last February's Four Nations Face-Off was just the appetizer. This is the main course, and revenge is on the menu for the Americans."
"Because while the Canadians are busy wringing their hands over whether San Jose Sharks center Macklin Celebrini currently sitting second in the NHL in points at just 19 years old should crack their Olympic roster, I am hearing almost no such debate about his exceptional 20-year-old Sharks linemate. A linemate who is having an All-Star-caliber season himself. A linemate who just so happens to be American. Let's talk about Will Smith."
"The Massachusetts native has 27 points in 27 games this season, fresh off a two-goal, one-assist performance Monday against Utah. He's taken his game to a new level. It's time for him to be in the conversation for playing at the highest level, in Milan. It's a long shot, I know, but so was Smith being this good this season. After his critical contribution"
From Feb. 11 to 22 in Milan, Italy, the Men's Olympic Hockey Tournament will bring top hockey nations together in a not-quite-finished arena, with one notable absence. The tournament centers on a renewed USA–Canada rivalry, with the United States seeking its first gold since 1980 and aiming for revenge after recent disappointments. Canada arrives loaded with talent, including Macklin Celebrini, while American linemate Will Smith has emerged as a breakout candidate. The Massachusetts native has 27 points in 27 games, recently recorded two goals and an assist against Utah, and is having an All-Star-caliber season that merits Olympic consideration.
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