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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
The soccer model is stupid in almost every conceivable way.
And sending juniors over to play against KHL/SHL pros would not only see Canada finish dead last every time out, it would be physically dangerous for the kids.
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Um, all countries would be playing by the same rules. Call it U-21 or whatever, so no need for "who will think of the children!".
As for the stupidity of the model, it is a concession that pro leagues may not want to send their very expensive players to a tournament with little or no financial consideration. If they don't go, who else would you suggest? A tournament of retired players? Scrap it all together?
It would not be best-on-best, but it would still be good exposure to the game. Canadians know and love the WJHC, but no one else does. Put them in every 4 years, keep the WJHC at Christmas time on the off years and have the pros play in a World Cup every 4 years. More exposure all around and more control (money)for the players and owners. You may disagree, but nothing stupid about it.