PARK CITY, Utah — Though no active NHL players will be in PyeongChang, veteran NHL forward and free agent Brian Gionta could very well play for his second U.S. Olympic team in February.
A USA Hockey official confirmed Monday that the 2006 Olympian Gionta “has a very decent opportunity” to be part of the 2018 Olympic team.
That came in response to a Buffalo radio report that Gionta said it’s looking good for him to play for Team USA.
Gionta, 38, played 15 NHL seasons through last year but is currently unsigned as the NHL preseason continues.