NHL insider Elliotte Friedman discusses the breaking news that there will be no NHLers at the 2018 Olympics.
The NHL announced on Monday that it wouldn’t be sending its players to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Hockey fans and players weren’t overly impressed with the news and voiced their displeasure on Twitter.
.@ErikKarlsson65 on NHL's choice not to play in Olympics: "Whoever made that decision obviously had no idea about what they’re doing." pic.twitter.com/CBn6iCfjeQ
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) April 4, 2017
Disappointing news, @NHL won't be part of the Olympics 2018. A huge opportunity to market the game at the biggest stage is wasted..
— Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist30) April 3, 2017
But most of all, disappointing for all the players that can't be part of the most special adventure in sports..
— Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist30) April 3, 2017
#Habs goalie Carey Price says he's very disappointed NHLers aren't going to Olympics #HabsIO #NHL pic.twitter.com/QZNVzDvY3Q
— Stu Cowan (@StuCowan1) April 3, 2017
Carey Price on the Olympics: "I feel like we're short changing some of the younger players that haven't had that opportunity."
— Kyle Bukauskas (@SNkylebukauskas) April 3, 2017
Carey Price on WCOH vs the Olympics: "it's not the same. Yes, you're representing your country…but it's the Olympics."
— Kyle Bukauskas (@SNkylebukauskas) April 3, 2017
Missed opportunity to grow the game w/ next 3 @olympics in Asia! https://t.co/nKhKFMgoT8
— Hayley Wickenheiser (@wick_22) April 3, 2017
— Marc-Édouard Vlasic (@Vlasic44) April 3, 2017
Way to ruin the sport of hockey even more Gary #Olympics
— Brandon Prust (@BrandonPrust8) April 3, 2017
No NHL'ers in the Olympics? I don't like it but, fine. Change the tourney and make it 3 on 3. Let the format, not the stars, carry it.
— Jeff Marek (@JeffMarek) April 3, 2017
So…who's jumpin on the kickstarter/gofundme to get NHLers to the Olympics? Goal is $20M…
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) April 3, 2017
Call this a hot take. But I don't need NHL Olympics. Canada assured gold. I don't require constant validation that we're the best
— Andrew Walker (@FAN590Walker) April 3, 2017
With the NHL announcement, looks like I have one more chance at the #Olympics. Will wait by the phone, @HockeyCanada.
— Kirk LaPointe (@kirklapointe) April 3, 2017
The reason I started watching NHL hockey (& paid $ to see it live) was because of the Olympics. Bad move @NHL. Hope many players go anyway!
— Miranda (@8Sasha28) April 3, 2017
My interest in the winter Olympics just went away completely.
Actually my interest in the Olympics in general.
— Mr.Manager (@mikey_mau5) April 3, 2017
NHL not going to the Olympics sucks but it will be a great thing for women hockey, having them be the focus of Canada
— Cassy Jorgenson (@cassyjorg) April 3, 2017
