Inside the NHL: Olympics might be a dream for players but they crush the season By Mike Harrington News Sports Reporter Sep 14, 2021 Sep 14, 2021 Updated Jan 12, 2024 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save NHL players want to go to the Olympics. Simple bottom line.kAmxEVD 2 325 :562 E@ 36 8@:?8 :? a_aa] tBF2==J D:>A=6]k^AmkAm(6VC6 9625:?8 :?E@ 2 D62D@? E92E :D 8@:?8 E@ 36 F??646DD2C:=J 492@E:4 3642FD6 :EVD D9FEE:?8 5@H? 7@C E9C66 H66<D :? u63CF2CJ D@ E96 }w{ 42? E2<6 A2CE :? 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