Observe that the guys aren't wearing their individual jerseys. Instead, they're donning Team Canada jerseys. They'll likely be on Team Canada in Beijing in 2022. The NHL has already prepared a three-week opening in the 2021-22 calendar to accommodate the scheduled games.
Of course, we have no idea what COVID has in store. COVID regulations kept most fans away from the recent Summer Olympics in Japan. But that's another story.
A social media post from MacKinnon tipped off everyone.
Observe that the guys aren't wearing their individual jerseys. Instead, they're donning Team Canada jerseys. They'll likely be on Team Canada in Beijing in 2022. The NHL has already prepared a three-week opening in the 2021-22 calendar to accommodate the scheduled games.