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Originally Posted by Knut
Think of it this way. If there is an outbreak on TEam Sweden. CAlgary could be without Lindholm, Backlund Andersson and Markstrom for the first few weeks back. With those guys not even able to skate or go to the gym they would be behind the 8-ball.
Essentially the Flames would lose 4 top players for the stretch run to the playoffs.
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They held the Euro tournament with much higher profile athletes taking part this year. The risk was there for Covid outbreaks. Christian Eriksen almost died on the pitch playing for Denmark. I bet his club team wished they didn't let him play for his country.
Players WANT to play for their national teams in all sports. I just wish Hockey had something like the World Cup that took place after the club seasons come to a close.