The announcement that NHL players will participate in the 2022 Olympics likely inspired a variety of reactions in front offices around the league.
Excitement that some new fans (read, "potential paying customers") will be introduced to the sport.
Concern that a prominent player might get a significant injury in Beijing, sabotaging his team's chances for success during the stretch drive and playoffs.
Relief that club officials now know which schedule for the 2021-22 season will be used -- the league had drawn up one with a lengthy Olympic break in February, another without it -- and can go about chores such as selling tickets and scheduling flights and hotels for away games.