While current NHL players can't play in the upcoming Olympics, recently retired ones will be eligible. "Those guys are two very special hockey players, what they've done in the NHL and in hockey is exceptional," he said. Meanwhile, Iginla is set to enter another NHL season after being traded late last season by Colorado to L.A. But it's really going to be important for these NHL players that have some interest that they have a plan to play." King was also Canada's coach at the 1984, 1988 and 1992 Olympics, all teams void of NHL players.

Source: CBC News September 01, 2017 16:15 UTC