My 2 cents... Of all the comments I've read, I'd have to side with Mike. The Olympics are way too political for me, but if I were czar of the world I'd allow NHL players to play. I wouldn't alter the NHL schedule for them, however. Their pre-Olympic and Olympic participation would mean them misssing some of the NHL season. They'd have to work that out with their respective teams, because I'd require the final roster to be assembled 6-8 weeks in advance and those players must play/practice/travel with the Olympic team. In other words, no megastar would be allowed to join the team as they were bording the plane for the Olypics. You commit yourself earlier or you don't go. I'd also prefer to keep the team relatively young. At this point, I don't need to see Gretzky, Lemeiux, Yzerman, et al. Let's send the Amontes, Roenicks, Dionnes, Madeleys, Pellerins, etc. and put aside any comments of this not being the "best" team (either USA or Canada). A team comprised of rising NHL superstars along with college and junior players would be a joy to see. John H