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Originally Posted by Red Menace
People seem to keep forgetting this is an NHL and NHLPA event, not an IIHF one.
They want it to be filled with NHL players, not players from Euro leagues. That is why they had to package the other Euro countries as none could ice a team of NHL players on their own. To even out the # of teams to 8 they had to come up with some other idea. I for one think the U24 team will be very interesting to watch. I am excited for this, should be great hockey.
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I completely understand your point and agree it will be great hockey. I think my problem is with the name World Cup though. I would be happier if this was called a NHL All Star Event and the NHL and IIHF were getting over their differences to plan a real World Cup. Something featuring 10 to 12 teams that could be hosted by Sweden, Finland, Latvia, and Russia for example.
That is all from me on this subject for now. As much as I am disappointed this tournament could have been so much more, I am still looking forward to the rare opportunity to cheer on Team Canada.