IIHF President Still Talking To NHL, IOC About Olympics

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IIHF President Still Talking To NHL, IOC About Olympics 

Post#1 » by RealGM Wiretap » Mon May 8, 2017 4:26 am

Even though the NHL said its players will not participate in next year's Olympics, International Ice Hockey Federation president Rene Fasel says the league could still participate if a decision is made before mid-July.

Fasel said that he is still talking to the NHL and the International Olympic Committee to broker a deal. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced last month that the NHL was closing the door on participation.

The issue with a last-minute change of plan before next February's Games is housing.

Via ESPN.com

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