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VLK said:
Is the NBA attending the Tokyo Olympics? There's still the NBA finals going on.
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Same think as in IIHF WCH NHL players are allowed to participate Even tough NHL play offs are on. Totally different to break down season.
 
Given the sour relations between the USA and China I wouldn't be surprised that not only NHL players dont go to China but no North-American athletes are going to China.
 
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VLK said:
Given the sour relations between the USA and China I wouldn't be surprised that not only NHL players dont go to China but no North-American athletes are going to China.
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That would really blow the hockey tournament. I have a hard time believing that they skip. Maybe nhl:ers wont go but both Us and Canadian athletes most probably go.
 
There were no Winter Olympics in 1920. Also ice hockey (and figure skating) was played separately from the rest of the event, taking place in April while majority took place in August or September.
 
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Doesnt mean NHL will go to Olympics they can propably change schedule pretty easily if they decide not to go. Covid situation etc..
 
Pure West said:
I think the Olympics have more of a chance at growing the game in a place with some hockey infrastructure and a semi-reasonable competitive team. A place like Germany, France or even Japan fits the bill. For instance, having Leon Draisatl and Grubauer starring for Germany and having them pull off an upset or two could really generate some interest in that country. They have some infrastructure already with a decent professional league, rinks, hosted the WHC, people who aren't too averse to skating/winter sports, etc. but there's also lots of room to grow as its still sort of on the fringes over there like what hockey was in Florida 30 years ago. It is also a fairly big, wealthy country that could contribute to the NHL's business in the not-too-distant future.

China on the other hand? There is basically zero hockey infrastructure, and will rely on dual Canadian/US residents to fill their roster. It will be a 2 week show of the best talent and then hockey will never be spoken of again. What will build interest in that country for the future will be a domestic league that is competitive and then have them start developing some players who can get drafted, compete in Canadian juniors/US college and finally make the jump to the NHL.
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While all of this would increase hockey's popularity I don't think this is the kind of growth NHL is mainly looking for... also because even in a best case scenario it would take decades.

In short-term the growth means Chinese networks channels bying rights to NHL, games held in China and Chinese fans buying official NHL merchandise. This is dollars/yuans that go directly to NHL and it can happen right now.
 
According to the Czech hockey federation functionary Martin Urban, who has been taking part in the IIHF - NHL negotiations, the only question which remains to be solved is the insurance conditions for the case when a player is tested COVID positive during the games. On all other main points the agreement has been reached, according to Urban. Urban is optimistic about the final agreement, yet stresses that a potential severe COVID outbreak in the autumn/winter might still cancel the plans last minute.

Už jen vyřešit pojistku proti covidu a hokejisté z NHL pojedou do Pekingu – ČT sport – Česká televize (ceskatelevize.cz)
 
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BigBadBoar said:
According to the Czech hockey federation functionary Martin Urban, who has been taking part in the IIHF - NHL negotiations, the only question which remains to be solved is the insurance conditions for the case when a player is tested COVID positive during the games. On all other main points the agreement has been reached, according to Urban. Urban is optimistic about the final agreement, yet stresses that a potential severe COVID outbreak in the autumn/winter might still cancel the plans last minute.

Už jen vyřešit pojistku proti covidu a hokejisté z NHL pojedou do Pekingu – ČT sport – Česká televize (ceskatelevize.cz)
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Sounds great. Covid outbreak late at winter would be a disaster for Canada and US teams. No time to prepare the euro-guys. Last time Canada participated at EHT tournaments when it was already known that nhl-players were going to be absent. USA went with only one Deutschland Cup and had an early exit.
 
Roman Rotenberg to Radio Zenit.

All participating hockey federations discussed the topic with NHLPA a few days ago. The result of the meeting - all countries preparing to go with two different rosters. Bettman wants COVID insurance, even though he knows it is impossible. So, he is insisting on impossible conditions. As always.
 
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vorky said:
Roman Rotenberg to Radio Zenit.

All participating hockey federations discussed the topic with NHLPA a few days ago. The result of the meeting - all countries preparing to go with two different rosters. Bettman wants COVID insurance, even though he knows it is impossible. So, he is insisting on impossible conditions. As always.
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Pas d'accord sur les droits médias et marketing


apparently an insurance provider has been found, they’re just haggling over media rights now
 
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