The news that NHL players wouldn’t be going to the 2022 Olympics in Beijing rocked the hockey world a few weeks ago. The United States is among the countries that are now looking for other options, including prospects, overseas players, and former NHLers.
As disappointing as it is to not have NHLers at the Olympics, it opens the door for some young players to get a chance to play for their country. Everyone loves a good underdog story, right?
While there will be no Philadelphia Flyers players in the Olympics, there may be a few Flyers prospects.