Vegas Golden Knights forward Jonas Rondbjerg has been named to Team Denmark’s 2026 Olympic roster as one of the first six players.
Each Olympic team is naming their “Olympic Six,” and Rondbjerg is the first Golden Knights player to be called to represent their country in Italy.
The 26-year-old has represented Denmark at the World Championships, World Juniors, U-18s and the Olympic Qualifiers, garnering 35 games of experience on the international stage at these events. He represented Denmark at the World Championship for the first time this season, scoring two goals in five games.
Prior to the start of the NHL’s 2024-25 regular season, Rondbjerg participated in three qualifiers, scoring a goal as he helped Denmark earn a spot in the Olympics.
Rondbjerg is a restricted free agent at the moment and in need of a contract. No word has been shared about GM Kelly McCrimmon’s desire to re-sign the former 2017 third-round pick, but he’s played in 76 NHL games over the years, scoring three goals and 10 points. The Golden Knights had higher expectations for Rondbjerg, but at the very least, he’s become a trustworthy forward who understands what his role is when he is called up to the NHL.
Rondbjerg will be hoping to impress at the tournament and put his name out there for many to see. Named alongside Rondbjerg on Team Denmark are Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers, Tampa Bay Lightning’s Oliver Bjorkstrand, Washington Capitals’ Lars Eller, Carolina Hurricanes’ Frederik Andersen and defenseman Jesper Jensen Abo.
Denmark has named the first 6 players to its preliminary roster for Milano Cortina 2026.🇩🇰👍#IIHF#Olympics#NHL#NHLPA@dkishockey@olympics@nhl@nhlpapic.twitter.com/1xiFqnGwfb
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) June 16, 2025
At the 2025 World Championships, Denmark surprised everyone, earning a spot in the semi-finals after beating Team Canada. They’ll hope to replicate their performance as an underdog at the Olympics.
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