Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community - View Single Post - [Rumour] 2016 World Cup of Hockey in Toronto

kn · 01-17-2015, 05:33 PM

The Olympics will always be a much bigger event. It draws in non-hockey fans from many nations. The World Cup of Hockey? Maybe a blip on the radar.

Plus, the NHL has yet to prove it is committed to it. You can't have a tournament with any prestige if it only occurs once every decade or longer. Unless it's a regular tournament, held consistently, with commitment from the NHL and NHLPA for the long-term, it's nothing more than a one-off.

I'd love to see this held in Florida or Arizona in September in front of a packed house.

01-17-2015, 05:33 PM	#36
kn #1 Goaltender Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Calgary Exp:	The Olympics will always be a much bigger event. It draws in non-hockey fans from many nations. The World Cup of Hockey? Maybe a blip on the radar. Plus, the NHL has yet to prove it is committed to it. You can't have a tournament with any prestige if it only occurs once every decade or longer. Unless it's a regular tournament, held consistently, with commitment from the NHL and NHLPA for the long-term, it's nothing more than a one-off. I'd love to see this held in Florida or Arizona in September in front of a packed house.