Report: Hockey governing bodies to discuss Olympic involvement

The NHL and other governing bodies will be in New York on Wednesday to discuss the potential participation of NHLers at the 2018 Winter Olympics, according to TSN's Darren Dreger.

The NHL, NHLPA, IIHF, Hockey Canada, and USA Hockey will discuss myriad issues, including travel and insurance costs, which could reach as high as $20 million.

Some owners also remain leery of participation in Pyeongchang, South Korea due to potential injuries to star players, the likes of which was seen at September's World Cup of Hockey.

There is also the issue of whether the NHL wants to halt their regular season to accommodate the Olympic tournament.

A final decision won't come from Wednesday's meeting, Dreger notes, but information gathered could influence the ultimate outcome, with an update expected at next month's Board of Governors meeting.