A look back at why, after competing in the 2014 Olympics, NHL players were prohibited from competing in the Winter Olympics in 2018 and 2022.
The 2026 Olympics will feature nearly 150 NHL players, but many stars won't attend because their countries have been banned or didn't qualify.
With NHL players back in the Olypmics for the first time since 2014, Athlon Sports examines why the professional athletes were prevented from competing in the last two Winter Olympics.
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