Russia and Belarus out for next two world championships.

[Cas]

Russia should be allowed to have a team and he and many others should be allowed to play on it. The league has a extensive list of Russian superstars who should be able to wear the flag of their homeland.

They can do that as much as they want - but their flag has no business being in any international tournaments.

 

[kp61c]

putins's clique always gave this tourney more attention than it deserved. the khl should have always came first. doubt that ban will change anything, though. they are incorrigible idiots.

 

[Garl]

How about the large contingency who see hypocrisy in the IIHF’s decisions? A lot of us are North American based, not just Russians.

Where is the hypocrisy?

 

[RorschachWJK]

I understand why certain people feel it’s deserved, but if you are then going to refuse to acknowledge double standards with some of the other teams that haven’t been banned in the past, you aren’t being fair.

I find the IIHF wholly corrupt. I hope the IOC that isn’t nearly as controlled by certain federations will be more sensible.

World Championships isn’t that big of a deal because realistically it’s not as important as the Olympics and probably even the yearly junior events. I think the bigger deal is we won’t have Russia at the important junior tournaments for 2025-26. A total buzz kill and the quality will be watered down again.

Certain people? I guess you don't live in Europe or have knowledge of what has happened recently, and to add some more facts; has happened several dozen times during the last 2-3 centuries. It's a hell of a lot more than 'certain people' who have reached their limit.

If hockey gets hit a little because of that then so be it. Nobody with their head screwed straight should give two f***s about that.

 

[hirawl]

Good.

 

[Pavel Buchnevich]

Certain people? I guess you don't live in Europe or have knowledge of what has happened recently, and to add some more facts; has happened several dozen times during the last 2-3 centuries. It's a hell of a lot more than 'certain people' who have reached their limit.

If hockey gets hit a little because of that then so be it. Nobody with their head screwed straight should give two f***s about that.

Well, not all of us believe it was justified. The world is rife with wars. It is one of the only things that is a constant in this world. There will be wars. I don't believe every country that takes part in a war (even those that start wars) should be completely blacklisted from society. I know that might be a novel concept to some, but that's my belief. I don't see what international hockey tournaments have to do with what two dictators do on the political front of their countries.

And what would living in Europe do to enhance my understanding? I'm genuinely curious. Are you suggesting you fear for your country's safety because you believe Putin will attempt to imperialize your country (whichever country it is)?

 

[Zirakzigil]

I see that @Bear of Bad News warning was not heeded. Closed due to this thread now a debate about world politics.