NHL stars react to league’s decision not to go to Pyeongchang Olympics

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“It’s beyond disappointing. For myself it’s an opportunity to showcase yourself on a world stage. We’re very, very proud of our hockey community in Canada and not being able to represent your country is very disappointing.”

— Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price, an Olympic gold medallist from the Sochi Games

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“It’s extremely disappointing. We want to be there, it’s good for the league, good for everybody, good for the owners, good for the players, and good for expanding the game. It’s extremely disappointing, we’ll see what happens and how the reaction goes but we’re not too happy about it.”

— Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty, who was on the United States team that placed fourth at Sochi

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“I haven’t really seen a statement yet, but I’m really not surprised either. They probably want something from us as always.”

— Detroit Red Wings Henrik Zetterberg, also a member of the silver-medal winning Swedish team in 2014

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“Disappointing news, @NHL won’t be part of the Olympics 2018. A huge opportunity to market the game at the biggest stage is wasted..

“But most of all, disappointing for all the players that can’t be part of the most special adventure in sports..”

— New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist of Sweden, in two separate tweets

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“I’m just going to tell you I’m disappointed.”

— Toronto Maple Leafs coach Mike Babcock, who led Canada to consecutive Olympic gold medals in 2010 and 2014

The Canadian Press

by Canadian Press

NHL stars react to league’s decision not to go to Pyeongchang Olympics

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