Olympics
Why Nhlers Skipped Recent Olympics
NHL players sat out the last couple Olympics due to a nasty labor standoff between the league and NHLPA over travel costs and insurance risks. Owners balked at sending stars to Asia without ironclad protections, killing the participation dream. As Milano Cortina 2026 looms, negotiations heat up to get pucks back on Olympic ice.
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