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Originally Posted by troutman
This has been discussed in other threads, and I think it is a long way off.
How it could work - 6 best teams from the NHL in September tournament vs 6 best teams from Europe (would replace training camp for NHL teams). I agree the NHL will be reluctant to shorthen the regular season, but they might be willing if there was a prospect of big Euro revenues.
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How do you replace training camp? Do you take the entire huge roster into the tournament and use the Champions League games like pre-season? Not exactly top quality competition. Or does a team start camp much earlier? Not going to happen.
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Originally Posted by troutman
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I didn't say (or mean to imply) it was spread evenly across all of UEFA. But it certainly is spread amongst more leagues that talent in hockey. I don't see any teams from any European leagues being a challenge to the top NHL teams, let alone having champions coming from 4 different hockey leagues.