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HomokHarcos on 23 February 2018
The Fury said:

This is what happens when you don't let NHL players go. US didn't even make the semis. You know what African football players do when the African Cup Of Nations is on midway though European football season? They go.

The NHL didn't allow their players to compete. This is the first time since 1994 where NHL players are barred. You are right that it taking place during the season is the main issue.



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HomokHarcos on 23 February 2018
Ka-pi96 said:
So.... Canada suck at ice hockey now then?

Yes :(



COKTOE on 23 February 2018
The Fury said:

This is what happens when you don't let NHL players go. US didn't even make the semis. You know what African football players do when the African Cup Of Nations is on midway though European football season? They go.

Thanks to a change in a deal the NHL had with the IOC, which happened in 2013, it would have cost the NHL 20 million dollars or more for travel, accommodations, and insurance to attend these Olympics. That seems to have been the biggest reason they bailed. That's in addition to the disruption of their season, which causes logistical and monetary problems as well. I kinda like it the way it is tbh.



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The Fury on 23 February 2018
COKTOE said:
The Fury said:

This is what happens when you don't let NHL players go. US didn't even make the semis. You know what African football players do when the African Cup Of Nations is on midway though European football season? They go.

Thanks to a change in a deal the NHL had with the IOC, which happened in 2013, it would have cost the NHL 20 million dollars or more for travel, accommodations, and insurance to attend these Olympics. That seems to have been the biggest reason they bailed. That's in addition to the disruption of their season, which causes logistical and monetary problems as well. I kinda like it the way it is tbh.

Is that all? How much does 1 sponsor pay or how much is 1 seasons TV rights? How much advertising/promotion for the NHL can come from letting the best players compete against each other in the biggest Ice Hockey Tourament in the world.

Once every 4 years.



Hmm, pie.

The Fury on 23 February 2018
Ka-pi96 said:

Isn't the NHL the biggest Ice Hockey tournament in the world though?

At least there is an international tournament for this american sport. Does American football even have one?



Hmm, pie.

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COKTOE on 23 February 2018
The Fury said:
COKTOE said:

Thanks to a change in a deal the NHL had with the IOC, which happened in 2013, it would have cost the NHL 20 million dollars or more for travel, accommodations, and insurance to attend these Olympics. That seems to have been the biggest reason they bailed. That's in addition to the disruption of their season, which causes logistical and monetary problems as well. I kinda like it the way it is tbh.

Is that all? How much does 1 sponsor pay or how much is 1 seasons TV rights? How much advertising/promotion for the NHL can come from letting the best players compete against each other in the biggest Ice Hockey Tourament in the world.

Once every 4 years.

Yeah, I'm aware it's a paltry amount. League revenue was 4.1 billion in 2015/16. Lol. I think as far as the $$$ dispute was concerned, it was more of a slightly petty power struggle than anything else.



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pastro243 on 23 February 2018
Nymeria said:
It is odd to have the biggest event in a sport not feature the best players as have become accustomed in recent decades.

I expect Russia or "OAR" to win gold as they have the best talent once you strip away all the NHL guys.

Well, it's been that way with football at least, sides are under 23 with the exception of 3 players. 



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VGPolyglot on 23 February 2018
Ka-pi96 said:
The Fury said:

Is that all? How much does 1 sponsor pay or how much is 1 seasons TV rights? How much advertising/promotion for the NHL can come from letting the best players compete against each other in the biggest Ice Hockey Tourament in the world.

Once every 4 years.

Isn't the NHL the biggest Ice Hockey tournament in the world though?

Well, the NHL is the league, the Stanley Cup Playoffs is the name of the tournament itself.



Teeqoz on 23 February 2018
COKTOE said:
The Fury said:

This is what happens when you don't let NHL players go. US didn't even make the semis. You know what African football players do when the African Cup Of Nations is on midway though European football season? They go.

Thanks to a change in a deal the NHL had with the IOC, which happened in 2013, it would have cost the NHL 20 million dollars or more for travel, accommodations, and insurance to attend these Olympics. That seems to have been the biggest reason they bailed. That's in addition to the disruption of their season, which causes logistical and monetary problems as well. I kinda like it the way it is tbh.

Seems short sighted considering how the Olympics are a venue to gain more international recognition and fans for a sport.



numberwang on 23 February 2018

We use the term Ger-people-y.