Which New York Islanders could be headed to the Winter Olympics? – Elite Sports NY

Which Islanders might represent their countries in the upcoming Winter Olympics?

The NHL is sending players to the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, China. Which is exciting for NHL fans around the globe.

However, the players who make the rosters for their respective countries will be a hot debate between now and when the final rosters are announced in January.

In October, the IIHF coordinated with the NHL and the NHLPA to name three provisional players for each countrys mens Olympic national team roster.

The New York Islanders did not have a player named as one of the provisional roster players. But the coaching staff is expected to include Islanders head coach Barry Trotz.

So which Islanders players might be headed to the Olympics? Here are a few options.

Russia already named Andrei Vasilevski as one of their provisional players. The other two goaltenders they take will be up for debate especially in New York but Varlamov is the best bet to be their backup.

Barzal should be a strong middle-six forward for Canada, who hope to bring home the gold medal again.

Sorokin could join Varlamov at the Olympics as Russias third goaltender, but hell have pressure from the Igor Shesterkin of the Rangers.

Will Chara get one more run at the Olympics for Slovakia? Hes been part of their roster since before some of his current Islanders teammates were born literally.

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