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 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky 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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Mike Harrington: The pest-to-pro transition continues for Sabres prospect Matej Pekar The Sabres want the Czech native to refine his game and become a mature pro while still agitating.
