Slava Voynov and Artem Anisimov are among the former NHL players named to Russia’s roster for the upcoming Beijing Olympics. The Russians are the defending champions after winning gold in Pyeongchang four years ago when the NHL also did not send players.
For years, Jonathan Toews has been the do-it-all Centerman for the Blackhawks. For years, the team never found their "next" guy. Now, they are feeling the effects.
The more we learn about what players are facing at the upcoming Olympics, and the more COVID continues to run through the NHL, the less it seems players will head to Beijing.
Here are today’s news and links:
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Mollie Walker highlights for what seems to be the umpteenth year in a row, the Blueshirts are struggling in the faceoff circle (NY Post)
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Any time Jack Johnson and Erik Johnson are manning the blue line together, the latter will likely see a small change to his well-established jersey - the letter ‘E’ to