3 Forgotten Golden Knights Who Deserve a Shot at the 2026 Winter Olympics
While the spotlight shines on stars like Jack Eichel, Mark Stone, and Mitch Marner, a few other Vegas Golden Knights quietly deserve consideration for the 2026 Winter Olympics. With the Games fast approaching, fans are starting to feel that familiar Olympic energy.
As nations like Germany and Norway often dominate the medal counts, the United States and Canada still take pride in the spirit of competition and national unity. It’s that rare time when sports transcend rivalry and bring fans together under one flag—although a little friendly banter with the northern neighbors is never far away.
The Return of NHL Players
This edition of the Winter Olympics will stand out from the past decade, as NHL players return to Olympic ice for the first time in 12 years. That means fans finally get to see elite names like Jack Eichel, Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and Auston Matthews competing for their countries.
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With top talent returning to the international stage, attention naturally turns to how the leading Golden Knights—Eichel, Marner, and Stone—will perform under Olympic pressure.
The Overlooked Talent
Yet the story shouldn't end with the franchise’s biggest stars. Several other Golden Knights offer depth, skill, and the kind of determination that could make a difference on Olympic ice. Remembering and recognizing these players ensures the full strength of Vegas’s roster—and perhaps gives them a chance to shine on hockey’s grandest stage.
Author’s Summary
Some overlooked Golden Knights deserve Olympic recognition alongside stars like Eichel, Marner, and Stone as NHL players return to the 2026 Winter Olympics after 12 years.