{"id":455481,"date":"2026-02-12T11:16:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:16:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/455481\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:16:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:16:20","slug":"dan-vladar-an-olympian-with-the-flyers-were-going-to-have-fun-im-really-proud-of-those-guys-but-once-we-land-its-horse-blinders-for-me-no-friends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/455481\/","title":{"rendered":"Dan Vladar an Olympian with the Flyers \u201cWe\u2019re going to have fun. I\u2019m really proud of those guys but once we land, it\u2019s horse blinders for me. No friends\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nPhoto Credit: Our very own Michael Reaves <\/p>\n

Dan Vladar, the Philadelphia Flyers goaltender representing Czechia (Czech Republic) at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina, has shared several notable quotes in recent interviews and media sessions. These primarily revolve around his excitement for the Games, focus on his club team, disappointment over Czechia\u2019s exclusion from the NHL\u2019s 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, and confidence in his team\u2019s potential.<\/p>\n

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Expanding on the Czech mentality heading into the Olympics: \u201cI still think we can bring a really good team. Obviously, us being Czechs, it\u2019s a little bit different mentality. So we\u2019re going to have fun. I\u2019m really proud of those guys but once we land, it\u2019s horse blinders for me. No friends.\u201d
\nOn his focus prior to the Olympic break (while still with the Flyers): \u201cRight now I\u2019m just focused on us, and nothing else.\u201d
\nFrom an earlier interview on aspiring to make the Olympic roster: \u201cObviously, it would be a dream come true for me to go represent my country, but at the same time, I\u2019m focusing on the Flyers right now and I\u2019m trying to do everything for team success here.\u201d<\/p>\n

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These quotes come from buildup to the 2026 Olympics, where Vladar is one of Czechia\u2019s goaltenders (alongside Lukas Dostal and Karel Vejmelka). He\u2019s motivated by the chance to compete on the global stage, especially after strong performances that positioned him as a potential starter. Czechia began their men\u2019s hockey tournament play around February 11, 2026, with Vladar facing challenges like competing against NHL-heavy teams but carrying national pride.<\/p>\n

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