Although it won’t affect the Detroit Red Wings as much as it would have in previous seasons, the decision not to allow NHL players to participate in the Games still affects some of the players on the roster.
Here are some of the pros and cons for the players and the game as a whole.
Cons
Larkin Missed Opportunity
Dylan Larkin would have likely been a realistic selection for the United States team at the Games. The 20-year-old forward played in this year’s IIHF World Championships in Germany and France and had an impressive performance.