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Table 5 · 02-11-2014, 04:26 PM

I definitely appreciate the effort/talent of anyone who makes it to the Olympics, and support their efforts while they are participating. The guy who comes in last place is still one of the best in the world (just like any scrub we make fun of in the NHL could school any of us on the ice).

Having said that, I'm glad programs like Own the Podium have started raising expectations in terms of results. Yes, it takes hard work and dedication to get to the Olympics, but at some point, the results need to be there too. I remember in the 90s, Canada was a little too happy with just participating, and not really concerned about results. I'm glad that they've sharpened up the way they do things. We can still support all the athletes who go, but now we can also celebrate medals out of it.

02-11-2014, 04:26 PM	#1354
Table 5 Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NYYC Exp:	I definitely appreciate the effort/talent of anyone who makes it to the Olympics, and support their efforts while they are participating. The guy who comes in last place is still one of the best in the world (just like any scrub we make fun of in the NHL could school any of us on the ice). Having said that, I'm glad programs like Own the Podium have started raising expectations in terms of results. Yes, it takes hard work and dedication to get to the Olympics, but at some point, the results need to be there too. I remember in the 90s, Canada was a little too happy with just participating, and not really concerned about results. I'm glad that they've sharpened up the way they do things. We can still support all the athletes who go, but now we can also celebrate medals out of it.