The NHL is growing concerned about the progress of the ice hockey facilities being constructed for the 2026 Winter Olympics, which are just four months away.

Construction on the 16,000-seat arena, which will be the main venue for ice hockey during the Milan-Cortina Games, is going to come down to the wire, with the possibility that a test event for the venue might not be able to take place before the start of the Olympics.

The Associated Press reported Wednesday that local organizers confirmed the tight timeline for completion. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league has been concerned over the rink’s construction for several years. 3

Due to the short timeline, the arena may not open until just days before the opening ceremony, leading players to potentially skate on unteste

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