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Mister Yamoto · 04-04-2017, 11:46 AM

I think it's pretty safe to say that all the parties involved are 100% in this for themselves.

The NHLPA and the IOC would not budge an inch so the NHL called their bluff. And in this instance, it's the NHL who ultimately call the shots.

The NHL players who are upset about losing out on an opportunity to "grow the game" need to give their head a shake. They could have gone to the Olympics in exchange for extending the CBA. How much is their precious 2020 lockout going to "grow the game"?

I don't believe for a second that this is done. It's just a negotiating tactic.

04-04-2017, 11:46 AM	#295
Mister Yamoto Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Apr 2012 Exp:	I think it's pretty safe to say that all the parties involved are 100% in this for themselves. The NHLPA and the IOC would not budge an inch so the NHL called their bluff. And in this instance, it's the NHL who ultimately call the shots. The NHL players who are upset about losing out on an opportunity to "grow the game" need to give their head a shake. They could have gone to the Olympics in exchange for extending the CBA. How much is their precious 2020 lockout going to "grow the game"? I don't believe for a second that this is done. It's just a negotiating tactic.