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- The NHL is sending representatives to Milan next week to inspect the PalaItalia Santa Giulia, the main ice hockey venue for the 2026 Winter Olympics.
- NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly expressed concerns about the facility's readiness, stating, “It continues to be concerning.”
- The venue is behind schedule and a test event planned for December has been postponed.
- NHL commissioner Gary Bettman noted the league is closely monitoring the situation, relying on reassurances from the International Olympic Committee and the International Ice Hockey Federation.
- The Winter Olympics are scheduled to begin in February 2026.
