In early September, the NHL and the NHLPA reached an agreement with the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) on players’ participation in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. However, the recent Covid-19 outbreak in teams and the uncertainty about the rules in Beijing have raised concerns about the participation of hockey players in the Olympics. The agreement stipulates that it may be terminated if the NHL / NHLPA considers the circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic to be onerous or unsafe for players.
“The biggest question right now is what the rules and procedures will be. I think it’s important to have clear rules before going to the Olympics. I’d love to play at the Olympics, but it will all depend on different circumstances, such as what the consequences will be. However, I think that now no one can really answer anything, “said Bluger in a conversation with the North American media after Thursday ‘s training.
The Latvian striker also said that by working with player development coach Meta Kalen, he has diversified his game.
“If that doesn’t work out, we’re changing the strategy to help strengthen my confidence and feel more comfortable. During his career, he had the same status and roles on the team as I do now,” Bluger said.
The Penguins have beaten 32 minorities in a row, which is also Bluger’s great merit, as the center striker often played on the pitch just when his opponents had one man’s advantage. He has also improved his haul statistics, exceeding the 50% mark this season by 54.8%.
“I was a more homogeneous player several years ago, but when I got to the NHL I saw that the players here were stronger and smarter.
Blugers has scored six goals in 28 games this season, made four assists and scored a positive efficiency of +3.
The Penguins rank seventh in the Eastern Conference with 35 points in 28 games.
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