The International Ice Hockey Federation is awaiting for the NHL and NHL Players Association to resolve the Olympic issue.IIHF president Rene Fasel has said several times during the past month that he believes he has come up with the money to cover the cost of NHL player contract insurance and travel, which he relayed again last week during a meeting with national hockey federations that included USA Hockey and Hockey Canada.Now Fasel awaits the decision from the NHL and NHLPA in the next month.Last week we met with the 12 participating teams to inform them of the ongoing developments in Korea, Fasel said Tuesday in a statement to ESPN. As I said before the door is wide open for all players to participate in the Winter Olympics, it was a challenge this year but we did our homework. We will await the league and the PAs decision and hope for a positive result. We do not wish to comment directly on what is now a matter between the NHL and the NHLPA.International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has balked at paying previously covered expenses for NHL players from past Olympics, including contract insurance and travel.That has left Fasel to scramble together a financing plan which he detailed to federations last week. While exact details arent known, its believed some of the money would be coming from federations, which perhaps is not ideal for the likes of USA Hockey and Hockey Canada when that money should be going to youth hockey development.The IOC was also asked for comment Tuesday by ESPN. The organization, via its media relations team, responded: The IIHF is currently discussing this with the NHL and you would need to speak to them for more information.Last week at the NHLs board of governors meeting in Palm Springs, Florida, the league and owners presented a negative view of South Korea Olympic participation, although they fell short of taking a vote and shutting the door 100 percent to going to the Games again.Sources told ESPN that no official meetings are on the agenda presently. That may certainly change, and a decision must be taken, either way, by Jan. 15.Another source told ESPN that NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr and commissioner Gary Bettman were scheduled to speak at some point next week.A vote would likely not be needed from NHL owners if the decision is not to go, however, its expected a vote would be needed if the league agrees to an Olympic deal.Cheap Air Force 270 . Each of Houstons starters scored in double figures as the Rockets improved to 2-0 against the Spurs this season, with both victories coming on the road. They also moved within 3 1/2 games of San Antonio (22-7) for the lead the Southwest Division. Air Force 1 China . But when it comes to determining if Raymond will find a place on the Leafs roster when training camp concludes in a week, well, that decision will ultimately fall to the head coach. http://www.airforce1storesale.com/fake-air-force-1-low-outlet.html .com) - The Montreal Canadiens will try to halt their longest losing streak of the season when they host the struggling New York Islanders in tonights clash at the Bell Centre. Air Force 1 Red Cheap . "It doesnt get any better than that," Giambi said. "Im speechless." The Indians are roaring toward October. Giambi belted a two-run, pinch-hit homer with two outs in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a shocking 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday night, keeping the Indians up with the lead pack in the AL wild-card race. Air Force 1 Cheap Outlet . Fred Couples, captain of the U.S. side, put it all into perspective. "We know whos in charge," he said.Below are 32 notes covering each of the NFLs 32 teams from a fantasy perspective. Use these tidbits to make the best waiver-wire, trade and lineup decisions for Week 2. Be sure to check back each week of the season for a new version of the Fantasy 32.Arizona Cardinals - Those of you who took a shot on David Johnson in the first round of your draft have to be feeling pretty good today. The second-year back was the teams clear workhorse in the teams Week 1 meeting with New Enngland.dddddddddddd Johnson was on the field for 56 of the teams 59 offensive snaps and racked up 132 yards and a touchdown on 20 touches. Meanwhile, Andre Ellington was limited to two touches on eight snaps and veteran?Chris Johnson carried the ball on one of his two snaps. The younger Johnson remains the top running back option in PPR formats. ' ' '