Bill Sikes/AP James Harrison posted a note on Instagram criticizing the Pittsburgh Steelers for their handling of him this season. Harrison said that he was told when he re-signed that he would play. But he wrote that he did not receive enough opportunities to get ready for the season. Harrison said he did not re-sign […]
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KHL closer to preventing players from Olympic participation: reports
The Kontinental Hockey League is getting closer to preventing its players, including potential members of Team Canada, from playing in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, according to reports. Russia’s State Duma, the lower house of parliament, is reportedly assisting the KHL in preparing a bill to allow the league to withhold its […]
IIHF president says NHL Olympic participation 'now gone'
There is no longer any chance of a late deal with the National Hockey League to send players to the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, the president of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said on Tuesday. “I can say that this is now gone. We can tick that off the list,” IIHF president Rene Fasel told Reuters. […]
NHLPA boss Fehr says Olympic participation 'probably a club decision'
Alex Ovechkin has pledged to attend the 2018 Olympics in South Korea whether the NHL opts to go or not, and the Russian superstar might not be alone. Donald Fehr, the executive director of the NHL Players’ Association, said the possibility of players choosing to compete in Pyeongchang even if the NHL decides against interrupting […]
IOC's Bach to meet with NHL groups to discuss 2018 participation
NHL participation in the 2018 Olympics may get a much-needed boost on Friday. A source has confirmed to The Canadian Press that a meeting will take place in New York City between NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr, IOC president Thomas Bach and IIHF president Rene Fasel. The gathering could go a […]
