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Originally Posted by Jiri Hrdina
I think any of these tourneys that don't have Russia have to rank below the ones that do. It's not true best on best when they aren't there.
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Russia has been a non factor even prior to their expulsion, losing out before the medal rounds in the 2014, 2010 and 2006 Olympics. I get the sentiment, but in reality it's not like they are showing up and reshaping the entire tournament as something more than it is right now. They are highly skilled at the top end and in net. But they also lack big time defensively, depth wise, and in overall give a crap which still puts them outside of medal contention in my books.