I agree. I actually don't think a lot of NHL owners want their players playing in the Olympics. It sounds more like it's a players thing at this point, as I'm guessing a lot of the elite guys want to go. I'm sure the ego boost of being on an Olympic team is pretty big for these guys. It just further validates that you're amongst the best in the league.
Remember when Ovechkin threatened to go rogue and play in Korea? The motivation to play in the tournament for a lot players is real, especially for the European players I would imagine.
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