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NHL Announces It Won't Play Nice With 2018 Winter Olympics

Although NHL players have expressed a desire to once again play in the Winter Olympics, league officials say they won't be halting the season to make time for the 2018 Games in South Korea.
The Olympic rings symbol is seen in Gangneung, near the venue for the ice hockey events, as preparations continue for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games in South Korea.

The NHL won't be pausing its season to allow players to participate in the 2018 Winter Olympics, officials announced on Monday.

Many pro players have expressed a desire to compete in the . But the league says it doesn't see a

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