McDavid disappointed at NHL decision to not participate in 2018 Olympic Games
TORONTO — Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid said he’s disappointed that the NHL won’t be sending players to the Winter Olympic in South Korea next year.
McDavid told reporters at a charity event Wednesday that Team Canada will not have the same talent at the 2018 Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, thanks to the lack of NHL players.
“It would have been a special group, and you’re just hopeful to be a part of it,” he said. “It’s disappointing, but that’s the way it is.
“You want to be able to represent your country on the highest stage, and the Olympics is obviously the highest stage possible.”