NHL Milan tour signals aggressive growth moves: a 2028 World Cup with eight teams, an Olympic cadence anchored around Milan 2026, and a calendar push that could trim training camps and even nudge start dates earlier in future CBAs. High-stakes signings underscore Chicago and Minnesota bets—Frank Nazar’s seven-year pact and Marco Rossi’s three-year, $15M deal—highlighting young talent as the league leans into longer-term returns.

Fantasy takeaway: between global events, longer signings, and potential schedule shifts, expect more roster churn and subtle value shifts early. Nazar, Rossi and a few other signings could reshape lines and PP units, while McDavid-era franchises eye opportunities around extensions and cap dynamics. Stay nimble on sleepers and leverage international duties when projecting workload and availability.