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Though it seems the Rio Olympics just concluded, the short Summer to Winter Olympics turnaround means the Pyeongchang Games in 2018 are only a year away. Here’s a look at the story lines to follow in the next 365 days:
Will NHL players compete in Pyeongchang?
This is one of the biggest looming issues heading into the Olympic year. The NHL, NHL Players’ Association, International Ice Hockey Federation and International Olympic Committee have not come to an agreement about whether the pros will compete in a sixth consecutive Olympics.