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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Perhaps ironically, Olympic gold is the pinnacle for hockey only because NHL players participate. Prior to 1998, I would argue the Canada Cup was the pinnacle for hockey. And if all goes according to the NHL's plan, the World Cup will be so in the future.
Ultimately, the NHL has to focus on its own business, and not the overall state of the sport. It will be incumbent on the IIHF to convince the NHL that remaining in the Olympics is good business for the NHL.
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Yeah, good business for the NHL and the NHLPA. If I remember correctly the Canada Cup was supposed to help fill the coffers of their pension plan.