So better to just not let NHL players participate
- manvanfan

It’s what they want.

Whatever, I’m not invested in it, and clearly it doesn’t seem a topic people are interested in discussing.

We now return you to your previous insanity, already in progress.

It’s what they want.

Whatever, I’m not invested in it, and clearly it doesn’t seem a topic people are interested in discussing.

We now return you to your previous insanity, already in progress.
- 1970vintage

My kid was asking about the Olympics and non professional athletes.
I had to think about it.

I’m not sure when it changed to allow for pros in some sports.
Apparently only wrestling and boxing stay true to amateurs in Olympics.

It’s what they want.

Whatever, I’m not invested in it, and clearly it doesn’t seem a topic people are interested in discussing.

We now return you to your previous insanity, already in progress.
- 1970vintage

There hasn't been a lot of discussion in here lately because one group just goes straight to "quit whining".

I don't see a lot of advantages to having the players go to the olympics. There is a lot of disadvantages of playing though for teams.

Most not happy with a condensed schedule last year.

My kid was asking about the Olympics and non professional athletes.
I had to think about it.

I’m not sure when it changed to allow for pros in some sports.
Apparently only wrestling and boxing stay true to amateurs in Olympics.
- dbot

I found it weird that in Soccer they allow u23 players but also a few older players.

Sure, but they didn't even make it out of the first round or even made the playoffs in some cases. You think Hedman, Stamkos, Vasilevskiy and even Kucherov are gonna want to (or be able to go) and have any gas left in the tank? I mean if the Olympics were in late August/early September then yeah, maybe that would work and even be a great way to get into shape before training camp but right after the playoffs? Might as well just do the World Cup of Hockey instead of preseason hockey.
- DariusKnight

I would imagine all of those players would if healthy, olympics is a big deal to most players. Basically second to a stanley cup is a gold at the olympics. World cup doesmt have that same value.

There hasn't been a lot of discussion in here lately because one group just goes straight to "quit whining".

I don't see a lot of advantages to having the players go to the olympics. There is a lot of disadvantages of playing though for teams.

Most not happy with a condensed schedule last year.
- manvanfan

Yes, yes and yes

I would imagine all of those players would if healthy, olympics is a big deal to most players. Basically second to a stanley cup is a gold at the olympics. World cup doesmt have that same value.
- neem55

Canada could ice 3 competitive teams at any Olympics.
I’m sure they’d be able to find enough players

Canada could ice 3 competitive teams at any Olympics.
I’m sure they’d be able to find enough players
- dbot

Make the Olympic hockey a U20 thing, better for the fans and a great experience for the kids.

Make the Olympic hockey a U20 thing, better for the fans and a great experience for the kids.
- A_SteamingLombardi

How is it better for the fans?! The Vancouver final is one of single best hockey games ive ever watched. Why the (frank) would i want to watch children ovsr that?!

How is it better for the fans?! The Vancouver final is one of single best hockey games ive ever watched. Why the (frank) would i want to watch children ovsr that?!
- neem55

The fans get to watch the kids at the Olympics and then get to watch their NHL team play on the same day.

Canada could ice 3 competitive teams at any Olympics.
I’m sure they’d be able to find enough players
- dbot

Theres no way Hedman doesnt rep Sweden when healthy. Period. Anyone posting like the olympics isnt huge to players is out of their minds.

The fans get to watch the kids at the Olympics and then get to watch their NHL team play on the same day.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Id rather watch Canada/USA gold medal over 90% of nhl games. Childrens hockey is not very entertaining imo

Id rather watch Canada/USA gold medal over 90% of nhl games. Childrens hockey is not very entertaining imo
- neem55

That's your opinion

Theres no way Hedman doesnt rep Sweden when healthy. Period. Anyone posting like the olympics isnt huge to players is out of their minds.
- neem55

It's all financial that's why the NHL owners and players all want insurance to protect their chance of loss of income.

It's all financial that's why the NHL owners and players all want insurance to protect their chance of loss of income.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Thats perfectly fine. Making claims like we should watch kids instead because it would somehow be better for fans has nothing to do with gettinv the money/insurance right. Theyve done it before, they can get it done

It's all financial that's why the NHL owners and players all want insurance to protect their chance of loss of income.
- A_SteamingLombardi

I'm fine with the NHL never being involved with the Olympics. I like your U20 idea.

How is it better for the fans?! The Vancouver final is one of single best hockey games ive ever watched. Why the (frank) would i want to watch children ovsr that?!
- neem55

👍
The salt lake game was awesome , Mario letting the pass go between his legs was awesome, best on best leads to the most memorable moments.

Make the Olympic hockey a U20 thing, better for the fans and a great experience for the kids.
- A_SteamingLombardi

Great idea 👍👍

An extra WJ every 4 years is not our best vs the other countries best , stick to Olympic involvement every 4 yrs and ditch the world cup of hockey🤑

I'm fine with the NHL never being involved with the Olympics. I like your U20 idea.
- Marwood

👍👍

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- Nighthawk

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NHL needs to move the season start back to beginning of September, no overlap vs NBA during playoffs, no hockey in end of June , and set the schedule so that in Olympics years , no all star game or break

Well done Carol!!

Thanks Carol.

I don't think the NHL should participate in the olympics.
- manvanfan

100% correct.

I'm fine with the NHL never being involved with the Olympics. I like your U20 idea.
- Marwood

U20 is being done. The format they had best of the rest is just fine.