'100 percent, we should be there' Oshie says of Olympic participation

Count T.J. Oshie on the list of those who want to see NHLers at the 2018 Olympic games.

After participating in the last five, the NHL's presence in Pyeongchang is in doubt because of travel logistics, costs, and preference among owners.

Oshie, however, has a different opinion than those in charge.

"One hundred percent, we should be there," the Captials' winger told Barry Svrluga of The Washington Post. "I think it's just important for hockey. I think it's our responsibility in the stage that we're at and the impact that we have on the game. I think it's our responsibility to play in that tournament and represent our country."

Oshie was a hero for the Americans at the 2014 games in Sochi, scoring four times in one shootout to defeat the host Russians.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman is expected to provide a definitive answer in the new year.