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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
The betting line on "best hockey nation" is certainly starting to swing.
I see crowds like those and makes me want to see a true World Cup of Hockey very badly. One with players in mid season form and where the stakes are high.
It will never be soccer because of the number of countries that are competitive, but a legitimate tournament with some best of 3 knockout rounds. Let it take a month to play. Fine by me.
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It could be done but the NHL runs the show and NHL owners dont want that.
It's hard to start and maintain a tournament. Whatever momentum gained from the 2014 Olympics or 2016 world cup is gone.
The soccer world cup has had 21 editions and 8 winners. And its only gotten big since I wanna say 82. The expanded 24 team format.
The baseball world classic has had 4 editions and is barely off the ground.