NHL negotiates with United Arab Emirates about a game in 2027

[PuckG]

Either way, the ice will be shit…

 

[vorky]

Have fun

During the 3-on-3 tournament at the Channel One Cup, we held a useful meeting with representatives of the United Arab Emirates Winter Sports Federation with its Vice President Hamel Al Qubaisi, General Secretary Juma Al Dhaheri and Sporting Director Mohamed Aref, the Turkish Ice Hockey Federation with its General Secretary Usame Furkan and Sporting Director Eray Atali, and Vice President of the BRICS International Forum Sukrit Sharan. We discussed many details concerning our cooperation such as youth ice hockey and the organization of international matches, including those with NHL clubs. We determined an approximate pool of sponsors which can become partners of our joint programs. Furthermore, we agreed to stage a 3-on-3 hockey competition in Dubai and Abu Dhabi with the participation of players from BRICS countries. The tournament will form a powerful starting point of our cooperation.

 

[LemonSauceD]

Disgusting

 

[ColinM]

They should do it imo, KHL knows there's money there, NHL still hasn't properly tried to go after the Chinese market they can at least go for this.

You can also really tell who's following the usual legacy western media brainwashing here.

Exactly. The KHL and Mideast oil seem like a match for each other.

 

[njdevils1982]

Have fun

is that auston matthews' brother holding the jersey?

 

[Albatros]

Have fun

So, KHL executives met in the UAE with local sports people and someone from the Turkish ice hockey federation, and this is somehow supposed to be relevant regarding the NHL?

 

[Dessloch]

The NHL should distance itself from Russia and the KHL, I would not support, watch or buy any products from anything that involves Russia/KHL.

 

[vorky]

So, KHL executives met in the UAE with local sports people and someone from the Turkish ice hockey federation, and this is somehow supposed to be relevant regarding the NHL?

I do not understand why you are providing misinformation to us.

 

[Fyodorov]

The NHL has played games in China, and they are a far worse country when it comes to that.

You're so close to getting it.

 

[IDEKWTM]

There's a stupid amount of russian money in Dubai

 

[John Mandalorian]

Phil Mickelson endorses this idea.

 

[Zine]

I'm sure hockey players will be okay with skating in a arena built by forced labor where many died and were injured during the construction.

Why not?
Players already don't give a shit about the NHL's sponsors, many of whom use forced labor - including child slave labor.
Adidas, Nestle, Apple, etc.

 

[Metroid]

Eww

 

[BB79]

surely this is a joke...

 

[Bocephus86]

I do not understand why you are providing misinformation to us.

I hope you get paid in USD and not rubles.

 

[Jaska]

I kind of hope he gets paid in rubles.

 

[Casper The Soy Ghost]

I wouldn't be surprised if this happened. Look at FIFA getting bribed into letting Qatar host the World Cup.

And Saudi Arabia has bought the 2034 World Cup.

FIFA's president during the world cup in Qatar (yes, this is real...):

 

[King Woodballs]

Would rather it be an exhibition game(s) with all the best players from the NHL rather than one team.

 

[JPT]

Nothing bad has ever happened from buddying up with a Gulf State monarchy.

 

[JoVel]

Let's be thankful for the salary cap because if not for it, the Qataris, Saudis and/or Emiratis would've definitely bought multiple teams by now.

 

[ellja3]

Either way, the ice will be shit…

First thought: Lake Tahoe lol

Let's be thankful for the salary cap because if not for it, the Qataris, Saudis and/or Emiratis would've definitely bought multiple teams by now.

Don't they filter/vet the potential owners also?

 

[JoVel]

Don't they filter/vet the potential owners also?

Nothing a bit of cash won't solve.