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Originally Posted by DiracSpike
The IOC always plays hardball. That's what they do. The fact that the players want to go is literally the only leverage they have (had).
If the players wanted to guarantee participation they should've negotiated that in the CBA, or even just agreed not to opt out, as has been explained to you multiple times. That would've been the smart move if they really wanted to go instead of relying on the good graces of the owners who take on all the risk and no reward.
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If the offer was to just not opt out in 2019 I think they might have accepted it. But to extend it another 3 years to 2025 was never going to happen. The NHL knew this and only offered to try and score points in the media. I agree they should have negotiated it in, and I assume it will be negotiated into any further CBA's.