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FlamesAddiction · 08-12-2021, 05:53 PM

What's the downside for the IOC or IIHF to allow the NHL to use footage or have their branding as part of the tournament? The downside of not having NHL players involved seems obvious, but nothing jumps out at me on the other side of the argument.

I honestly couldn't care less if NHL players go, but clearly having them go benefits the Olympics more than the NHL, the latter of which actually stands to lose out by disrupting the season and teams possibly having their assets harmed.

08-12-2021, 05:53 PM	#47
FlamesAddiction Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Vancouver Exp:	What's the downside for the IOC or IIHF to allow the NHL to use footage or have their branding as part of the tournament? The downside of not having NHL players involved seems obvious, but nothing jumps out at me on the other side of the argument. I honestly couldn't care less if NHL players go, but clearly having them go benefits the Olympics more than the NHL, the latter of which actually stands to lose out by disrupting the season and teams possibly having their assets harmed. __________________ "A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."