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Originally Posted by jg13
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When the NHL originally went to the olympics to try to grow the games, it was a great idea. And was fun to watch over two decades.
But the NHL has gotta figure out a way to get out of the Olympics in the long term since I don't believe they get any benefit from it anymore, and it's purely for the players. It's too disruptive to the league, and the fact IOC wouldn't allow the NHL to have media content rights is BS for the NHL.
It may take a decade or two, but if the NHL can consistently have the World Cup of Hockey happen every four years, and make the tournament build integrity as the best international hockey competition, they may be able to finally be able to shackle off the Olympic chains if they're still interested in doing so at that point.