VIDEO: The arena in Milan… it’s tough

The Olympic Games are coming… rather quickly.

The various competitions get underway on Friday, February 6, 2026: that's less than two months away. We know that the construction of the arena is going more… complicated, and we had an example of that today.

Why do I say this?

A video was posted on social networks… and it's clear just how far behind schedule the work is. Remember: the tournament on the ice is due to start in less than two months.

And right now, it looks like this (which really isn't ideal):

Quick peek at the main arena in Milan. Obviously, a lot of work needs to get done. The NHL sounded positive earlier this week at BOG meetings that the work will get done in time for the Olympics. pic.twitter.com/58UXkwmDFd

– Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) December 12, 2025

Is it worrying?

Er… yes. Really worrying.

And ultimately, I'm inclined to believe that it doesn't make NHL players happy. We've been talking about their famous return to the Olympics for years, and clearly, things haven't gone according to plan so far.

I even find it extremely insulting for the NHL guys. The fact that it's taking so long to build, it's like a certain lack of respect… because it shows that the National Olympic Committee hasn't done things the right way.

It also shows that the work was taken lightly. Which, in fact, should never have happened…

Overtime

– I love it.

Lane Hutson & Jacob Fowler after the Habs win last night.

BU BC pic.twitter.com/TC4pgzktgB

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) December 12, 2025

– For sure.

Despite the shock, Samuel Poulin is looking forward to his arrival with the Oilers

The Québécois forward spoke to @GLepageLNH minutes after learning he was being traded #LetsGoOilers

https://t.co /HMEHn3lERx pic.twitter.com/62qziIuEJn

– NHL (@NHL_EN) December 12, 2025

– Hehe.

Tristan Jarry goals saved above expected, via https://t.co/oNRy9N21TA:

2025/26 – 9.8
2024/25 – -4.7
2023/24 – 2.6
2022/23 – -2.8
2021/22 – 12.8
2020/21 – -11.8

Glad that Edmonton can rely on this guy! pic.twitter.com/OWIpu1cZjn

– Big Head Hockey (@bigheadhockey) December 12, 2025

– It happens.

INTERVIEW | “I get a lot of chances, but I don't score”: Vinzenz Rohrer's place in a lion's den of little hunger #Habs #GoHabsGohttps://t.co/ESNZHFqD2N pic.twitter.com/duu5cEJNyZ

– LaPageSportive (@LaPageSportive) December 12, 2025

– Wow.

Result of a Philippe Myers shot, through the glass and hard off the wall. No casualties. Matthews came out to confirm the velocity. pic.twitter.com/66Te4pGr1G

– Lance Hornby (@sunhornby) December 12, 2025