Former NHL Players Carter, Oshie, and Tinker to Provide Olympic Coverage

Carter and Oshie will be NBC studio analysts, while Tinker will cover the women's tournament for CBC

Feb. 1, 2026 at 11:23pm

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Former NHL forwards Anson Carter and T.J. Oshie will be part of NBC's studio coverage for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina, while former professional women's player Saroya Tinker will provide analysis for the women's tournament on CBC. Carter is a veteran of Olympic broadcasting, having covered previous Winter Games, while this will be Oshie's first time as an analyst after retiring from the NHL. Tinker, a finalist for the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award, is excited to see the growth of women's hockey beyond the traditional powers of Canada and the United States.

Why it matters

The inclusion of former NHL players and a prominent women's hockey figure in the Olympic broadcast coverage provides unique perspectives and insights for viewers. Carter and Oshie's experience as elite players will give fans an inside look at the mindset and strategies of the world's best hockey players, while Tinker's expertise in the women's game can highlight the rising talent and competitiveness across international teams.

The details

Anson Carter, who had a 12-year NHL career, will be working his third Olympics for NBC, providing studio analysis from Stamford, Connecticut. T.J. Oshie, who played 16 seasons in the NHL and won a Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals, will be making his Olympic broadcasting debut for NBC after retiring from playing. Saroya Tinker, a former professional women's player, will be a studio analyst for the women's tournament on CBC, drawing on her experience as the executive director of the Women of Colour Hockey Collective.

  • The 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina officially open on Friday.
  • Oshie retired from the NHL on June 9, 2024 after 16 seasons as a player.

The players

Anson Carter

A former NHL forward who played 674 games over 12 seasons, Carter is a veteran Olympic broadcaster having covered previous Winter Games for NBC.

T.J. Oshie

A former NHL forward who played 1,010 games over 16 seasons, including winning a Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals in 2018. Oshie is making his Olympic broadcasting debut for NBC after retiring from playing.

Saroya Tinker

A retired professional women's hockey player who is the executive director of the Women of Colour Hockey Collective. Tinker will provide analysis for the women's tournament on CBC.

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What they’re saying

“Whenever you get the opportunity to participate in the Olympics it's amazing, whether it's your first time or third or fourth or 10th time. But having NHL players take it to a whole different level. The previous Olympic I covered, it didn't limit my excitement or expectations, but having the best players in the world go at it coming off the 4 Nations last year, I think the expectations are really through the roof, and rightfully so.”

— Anson Carter

“Honestly, it's probably going to be a little harder just to be covering it than playing. I'm definitely more comfortable on the ice than I am behind the desk or in the booth. But it's so cool to know that the NHL players are back, and just to still be a part of that, obviously, the Olympics and representing USA, was one of the highlights of my career.”

— T.J. Oshie

“I think a big reason why I want to stay involved in the game is to see that growth and see it being pushed beyond Canada and U.S. As great as a Canada-U.S. rivalry is, I want to see other teams give us a run for our money. I'm excited to see the development and see how the PWHL has played a part in that in preparing European players and beyond.”

— Saroya Tinker

What’s next

The 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milano Cortina will officially open on Friday, February 6th.

The takeaway

The inclusion of former NHL players Anson Carter and T.J. Oshie, as well as women's hockey pioneer Saroya Tinker, in the Olympic broadcast coverage provides unique perspectives and insights that will enhance the viewing experience for fans. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences will shed light on the strategies, mindsets, and growth of the sport at the highest levels of international competition.