If Russia wasn't against USA or Canada I would root for them to win because Geno would also be on that team. And Ovi absolutely deserves a gold, I certainly wouldn't root against him.
- 668710

Ovi deserves to win everything. But I don’t want him to because he’s one of Pittsburgh’s biggest rivals. Just can’t do it. I wish he never won a cup.

Maybe every 4th year the World Juniors should be at the Olympics? I think that would be tremendous for those kids.
- madmike71

Add in all the sex that goes on during the Olympics.

World cup is the way to go. F the Olympics. With a world cup the NHL can benefit from their contractual assets and there's no need to pause the season. The Olympics is a corrupt joke.
- madmike71

The World Cup can be set up to make every team Competitive. The Olympics have some serious mismatches. I am disappointed I won't see Latvia beat Sullivan with Blueger getting the hat trick.

The World Cup can be set up to make every team Competitive. The Olympics have some serious mismatches. I am disappointed I won't see Latvia beat Sullivan with Blueger getting the hat trick.
- Thunderbolt

The Olympics is more about the players getting to represent their country on the world's biggest stage, the prestige of winning a World Cup is definitely not the same as an Olympic gold medal and that will never change.

The Olympics is more about the players getting to represent their country on the world's biggest stage, the prestige of winning a World Cup is definitely not the same as an Olympic gold medal and that will never change.
- j.boyd919

The IIHF World Championship is a huge deal in Europe. There has to be a way to tie everything together. The biggest obstacle is North America, specifically the NHL. NHL ownership holds all the cards, it would all boil down to how much they are willing to concede to make something like this happen.

The IIHF World Championship is a huge deal in Europe. There has to be a way to tie everything together. The biggest obstacle is North America, specifically the NHL. NHL ownership holds all the cards, it would all boil down to how much they are willing to concede to make something like this happen.
- Thunderbolt

It's all about the amount of people watching, obviously more people watch the Olympics, you have non sports people who watch. World Championships will gather hockey fans and some sports fans in general. It just will never grab people who usually do not watch sports.

The IIHF World Championship is a huge deal in Europe. There has to be a way to tie everything together. The biggest obstacle is North America, specifically the NHL. NHL ownership holds all the cards, it would all boil down to how much they are willing to concede to make something like this happen.
- Thunderbolt

Just do away with all Olympics.

It's all about the amount of people watching, obviously more people watch the Olympics, you have non sports people who watch. World Championships will gather hockey fans and some sports fans in general. It just will never grab people who usually do not watch sports.
- 668710

Maybe years ago when only one station carried the Games that was true. Not so anymore with a half dozen or so carrying different events.

How many non sports fans are going to watch the Canada - USA game? Start time 11:10 PM. The other two preliminary US games start at 8:10 AM. Playoff start times don't get any better with the Gold Medal game having an 11PM start.

The IIHF World Championship is a huge deal in Europe. There has to be a way to tie everything together. The biggest obstacle is North America, specifically the NHL. NHL ownership holds all the cards, it would all boil down to how much they are willing to concede to make something like this happen.
- Thunderbolt

IIHF might be as corrupt as the the IOC but I agree it'd be awesome if the world cup of hockey was still a thing.

This is more boring than the off-season.

This is more boring than the off-season.
- Rinosaur

This is more boring than the off-season.
- Rinosaur

I agree, this does suck. And I was going to the game tmmrw too. I haven't been to a game in 2 years and that's long for me lol

I agree, this does suck. And I was going to the game tmmrw too. I haven't been to a game in 2 years and that's long for me lol
- 668710

Oh man! That's poopty. I'm assuming though you get to keep those tickets for when they reschedule right?

I started working they were gonna shut down completely and I'm miss the game I'm coming in for in February which will be my first time ever at PPG Arena.

I keep seeing all these Ovi memes of him standing alone at his spot. All I can think of is Craig Adams blocking 4 of his one timers on a single PK shift. Three jerseys. Lemieux, Letang, Adams. (I also have a Ryan Smyth oilers jersey but I don’t count it.

I keep seeing all these Ovi memes of him standing alone at his spot. All I can think of is Craig Adams blocking 4 of his one timers on a single PK shift. Three jerseys. Lemieux, Letang, Adams. (I also have a Ryan Smyth oilers jersey but I don’t count it.
- Grinder47

I keep seeing all these Ovi memes and all I can think of is that one time the guy who played Mr. Belvedere sat on his own balls on set and they had to stop filming for a couple of weeks.

Oh man! That's poopty. I'm assuming though you get to keep those tickets for when they reschedule right?

I started working they were gonna shut down completely and I'm miss the game I'm coming in for in February which will be my first time ever at PPG Arena.
- Rinosaur

Yea at some point when they reschedule it haha. Yea you'll enjoy your time there!

IIHF might be as corrupt as the the IOC but I agree it'd be awesome if the world cup of hockey was still a thing.
- JLT168

Anytime money is involved you'll find corruption:

John Ziegler accomplished some great things during his time as the fourth president of the NHL. He mandated that all players must wear helmets (except the grandfathered few), presided over the NHL-WHA merger that helped expand the NHL and was part of the Soviet integration into North American hockey.

His end as president came about amidst the Alan Eagleson scandal. It was famously pointed out to him by Carl Brewer, attorney for Bobby Orr, that the NHL and major league baseball had started their pension programs in 1947. While the MLB pension was stocked with cash totaling $500 million, the NHL boasted roughly $31.9 million.

Just do away with all Olympics.
- Feds91Stammer

Need the Cold War to start again so the Olympics will be interesting for once.

I keep seeing all these Ovi memes of him standing alone at his spot. All I can think of is Craig Adams blocking 4 of his one timers on a single PK shift. Three jerseys. Lemieux, Letang, Adams. (I also have a Ryan Smyth oilers jersey but I don’t count it.
- Grinder47

Happy Holidays everyone! Hope everyone is having a good one with amazing meals!

Happy Holidays everyone! Hope everyone is having a good one with amazing meals!
- 668710

You too, man!

Happy X-mas everyone! Have a good one tonight!

As much as it sucks to take a break when you’re on a heater I think we have to be pretty close to healthy by the time the lg starts up again. I’m guessing this break will do wonders for zucker too based on the amount of maintenance days he’s been taking.

As much as it sucks to take a break when you’re on a heater I think we have to be pretty close to healthy by the time the lg starts up again. I’m guessing this break will do wonders for zucker too based on the amount of maintenance days he’s been taking.
- 10inchTerror

Nah we're going on a 6 game loser

Nah we're going on a 6 game loser
- 668710

Yeah most likely