December 21, 2021 4:18 pm NHL Players Opt Out of 2022 Olympics NHL players will not participate in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing due to growing COVID-19 concerns. The NHL and NHLPA reportedly came to an agreement on Tuesday. Bears Videos 0:58 Blackhawks sign Alex Vlasic to contract extension 2:34 Head coach Luke Richardson reflects on Blackhawks' season 1:13 Nick Foligno wanted to make an impact on young talent this season 2:03 Nick Foligno discusses the silver lining to a rough season 1:16 Seth Jones frustrated with lack of success Blackhawks had this season