‘It was bitter for the players to accept they didn’t get to go to South Korea in 2018. Big names such as Patrick Kane and Sidney Crosby were openly disappointed about the decision and wondered if they had their last chance ripped away from them. Now, provided there’s an agreement with the International Olympic Committee on insurance and other matters, the players will be going. Good news for veterans and potential newbies such as the Sabres’ Jack Eichel and Rasmus Dahlin.’