Esposito Weighs NHL In The Olympics - And The Usual Hockey Mess

Phil Esposito is adding fuel to one of hockey’s favorite annual debates, and of course it comes with a long list of pros and cons. The idea of NHL players back in the Olympics always sounds clean in the abstract, right up until the calendars, contracts, and egos show up. That is the real battle behind the talking point, because the sport never does simple when international prestige is on the line. Every stakeholder wants the spotlight, but nobody wants the headache that usually comes with it.