Head of NBC: The Olympic Games to Sochi were important as in National Hockey League plays many Russians

The chairman boards of directors NBC Sports Mark Lazarus commented on a situation round negotiations on participation of players of National Hockey League in OI-2018. "We still do not know, what hockey should be shown. Four years ago we too waited, than to come to the end negotiations on Games to Sochi, but then tone of statements seemed to more optimistical. Now it is less than optimism, and the great influence has a geographical factor. The Olympic hockey tournament to Russian Federation was important because in National Hockey League plays many Russian hockey players. South Korea have no similar traditions...