Good for Alex Ovechkin. He spoke from his heart yesterday about his desire to play in the Olympic Games in 2014 in his homeland. He is the two-time reigning MVP. He speaks with passion and he cares deeply about the game and his country.
He is also emerging as a leader for the players and when he speaks, I am sure the league and the players listen.
So those games aren’t being played for almost another 4.5 years. There is plenty of time for the NHL and NHLPA to negotiate on this matter. The issue must be resolved within the context of league matters and a new collective bargaining agreement between the league and the players.
