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Maybe back in 1967-1968 when the talent pool had all Canadians.
Back then, you had no Russians, no Swedes, no Finns, and no Americans in the talent pool.
I don't think expansion will dilute the talent pool this time around.
The talent pool is getting deeper. You have more talented Americans dominating the rosters.
You have the European talent base getting stronger. Canadians talent pool is dwindling because lack of interest.
So when the NHL expands in a couple of years, the talent pool, already discussed, will get stronger, not weaker.
Back then, you had no Russians, no Swedes, no Finns, and no Americans in the talent pool.
I don't think expansion will dilute the talent pool this time around.
The talent pool is getting deeper. You have more talented Americans dominating the rosters.
You have the European talent base getting stronger. Canadians talent pool is dwindling because lack of interest.
So when the NHL expands in a couple of years, the talent pool, already discussed, will get stronger, not weaker.