Just curious, why is everyone so set on the perspective that without NHL players hockey doesn't get exposure?
Whether NHL players are there or not, hockey with be the premier sport and the only team sport. Games like the Canada/USA gold medal game for the women do as much to grow the game as having NHL players there. If the games are entertaining, the players play with heart and fight like they did then the game will continue to grow. That will happen with or without NHL players.
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