Report: Iginla won't be ready for Spengler Cup, long shot for Olympics

Jarome Iginla likely won't play at the 2018 Winter Olympics.

The veteran forward will not be ready to suit up at the Spengler Cup and is considered a long shot to play for Team Canada in Pyeongchang, South Korea, sources told TSN's Darren Dreger.

Iginla went unsigned as an unrestricted free agent this past offseason. He reportedly recently underwent a minor procedure on his hip.

In October, Hockey Canada president Tom Renney said that if the 40-year-old wanted to play at the 2018 Winter Games, he'd need to hit the ice sooner rather than later.

The Spengler Cup begins Dec. 26, while the Olympics take place in February.

Iginla - a two-time Olympic gold-medal winner - split last season between the Colorado Avalanche and Los Angeles Kings, scoring 14 goals and adding 13 assists in 80 games.

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