Official 2018 Speculation Thread - Update - NHL says they are not participating

[Nasty_Magician]

I'm sure the venues around the league are thrilled not knowing if they can book acts for a 2 1/2 week span.

 

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The NHL has decided to allow AHL players under two-way NHL contracts to compete in the Olympics under the condition they only be released for the Pyeongchang Games in February.

In a memo sent to the 31 NHL teams this week, the league outlined AHL players can be loaned to national teams for the 2018 Olympic Games. But these players only can be made available between Feb. 5-26, 2018. The Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament begins on Feb. 9 and concludes with the gold-medal final on Feb. 25.

NHL to allow AHL players to compete at Olympic Games

 

[KennyBanyeah]

The NHL has decided to allow AHL players under two-way NHL contracts to compete in the Olympics under the condition they only be released for the Pyeongchang Games in February.

In a memo sent to the 31 NHL teams this week, the league outlined AHL players can be loaned to national teams for the 2018 Olympic Games. But these players only can be made available between Feb. 5-26, 2018. The Winter Olympics men's hockey tournament begins on Feb. 9 and concludes with the gold-medal final on Feb. 25.

NHL to allow AHL players to compete at Olympic Games

So OV with 0 goals and 2 assists before Christmas? Sent down to the A on New Year's day. Plays Olympics. Scores 30 goals after the deadline.

 

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Good luck to Willie D and the boys...

Canada names Desjardins coach, Burke GM - Article - TSN

 

[jstewismybastardson]

cesspool saying with Willie Ds official hiring as coach this officially means NHL will not go to Sochi lol

 

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Geez, if this is a preview of Team Canada at the 2018 Olympics, I think I'll watch men's doubles luge...

Canada names pre-Olympic tournament rosters - Article - TSN

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Geez, if this is a preview of Team Canada at the 2018 Olympics, I think I'll watch men's doubles luge...

Canada names pre-Olympic tournament rosters - Article - TSN

I'll be watching NHL hockey.

 

[elocomotive]

I'll be watching pairs ice dancing.

fify

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

fify

Auston Matthews dancing around opposing defences, maybe.

/I care about the Olympics about as much as I care about the CFL. The hockey was a bit of a lure but otherwise the entire enterprise can disappear.

 

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Auston Matthews dancing around opposing defences, maybe.

/I care about the Olympics about as much as I care about the CFL. The hockey was a bit of a lure but otherwise the entire enterprise can disappear.

This coming from the #1 CFL fan, folks

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

This coming from the #1 CFL fan, folks

GO AGRONOTS!

 

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Speaking of Auston Matthews, this article by Eklund (haven't heard that name in years) has all Oilers fans in a tizzy.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklu...ank-Higher-Than-McDavid-Mons-Buzzcast/1/86592

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

Speaking of Auston Matthews, this article by Eklund (haven't heard that name in years) has all Oilers fans in a tizzy.

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Eklu...ank-Higher-Than-McDavid-Mons-Buzzcast/1/86592

Shouldn't the Oilers be more worried that Draisaitl's still unsigned and probably wants to leave to play in Toronto with Matthews over McDavid?

 

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Higher, faster, stronger, geezer - The new Olympic motto?

 

[sbb122]

Higher, faster, stronger, geezer - The new Olympic motto?

They borrowing the Delorean that was in your garage and heading back to Nagano?

 

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Granato named USA Hockey Olympic coach - Article - TSN

and Chelios as assistant coach - I hope the South Korean hotel where Team USA is staying doesn't mind replacing some furniture after the hockey tournament is completed.

 

[puckhead]

even AHL players can't go if they are under NHL contract.
these North American teams are going to be weak sauce.
NHL: Players under contract in minors can't go to Olympics

 

[puckhead]

Mason Raymond with some sass in the Bronze Medal Game

 

[Bloody Brian Burke]

The multiple quarter-finalist felt the need to put out a statement:

Ovechkin releases statement on Olympics - Article - TSN

No word from the multiple gold medal winners.

 

[jstewismybastardson]

NBC gives symbolic middle finger to NHL after Olympic call

They mad

The gap between the above-cited dates did exist in the telecast schedule released by NBC in July. But it had been assumed the network would announce added games at a later date. That is certainly the premise under which the NHL was operating, as you learn in a moment.

But not so. NBC Sports Group VP of communications Chris McCloskey wrote in an email exchange that the agreement with the league allows the network to add games but that, “As of now, there are no changes.”