Olympics
Does Olympic Hockey Help or Hurt the NHL?
The league's top stars are lacing up for Milano Cortina, pausing the NHL schedule for the first time since Sochi, and insiders are split on whether this global showcase juices the brand or just hands the IOC a free ratings bonanza. Front offices remember the lost games and injury risks from past Olympics, but players like Jack Hughes call it a dream come true after years of best-on-best voids filled by the 4 Nations Face-Off.
Players:Jack HughesSonny Milano