For those speculating the players won't be going I would be absolutely shocked if they don't go. The players bargained hard for this and they have been itching to go back for years. I also think you will see some movement on China's part on quarantine rules for the athletes. Even if the players don't go they won't be playing hockey during the Olympic break, many guys who were not going to the Olympics have booked vacations or planned family events. Combine that with venues already having other things booked and it would just be a break from hockey. There is a reason when McDavid said he was concerned about quarantine rules he did not say he was not going, these guys have a lot of pride and playing in the Olympics for many of them is on par with playing for the Stanley Cup, maybe more. I think things would seriously have to come off the rails for the majority of players not to go.
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