Ask the NBA what international viewership(especially in China) has done for their revenue. The moment China had a player to identify with in Yao Ming NBA revenues flew through the roof and none of that would have occurred with the NBA's involvement with Olympic Basketball.
- jaydogg1974

Wasn't Kobe much more popular in China than Yao (or even Lin) ever was?

Ask the NBA what international viewership(especially in China) has done for their revenue. The moment China had a player to identify with in Yao Ming NBA revenues flew through the roof and none of that would have occurred with the NBA's involvement with Olympic Basketball.
- jaydogg1974

The NBA has little to no competition. The NHL has loads of international competition. Not a good comparison. The Olympics will help the KHL more in China regardless of NHL players going. Since you know they have a team there.

Why do NHL owners need to pay for that when its IIHFs job to do that? And again there is no proof that it helps the NHL longterm.
- Zac_O

An influx of players into the NHL from smaller countries like Slovenia, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, etc. doesn't help the NHL? You know guys like Kopitar, Draisaitl, Zucarello, Josi, Srpong, etc.

The NBA has little to no competition. The NHL has loads of international competition. Not a good comparison. The Olympics will help the KHL more in China regardless of NHL players going. Since you know they have a team there.
- Zac_O

Except for you know all the European and Chinese leagues...

Wasn't Kobe much more popular in China than Yao (or even Lin) ever was?
- DeflatedPucks

Kobe was popular but I don't believe it was anywhere near the level Yao was at. The NBA is just smart though. They have a digital rights deal with a top Chinese internet company that allowed people to watch like 600 NBA games last season in China.

The owners in theory have the most to lose (profits) as players contracts are guaranteed so it would make sense they would foot the majority of the insurance bill. Also the individual countries' hockey programs do pay the players which is a reason the USWNT is currently holding out for equal pay. The NHL and the owners to a lesser extent are too short sighted to realize the benefit of the Olympics.
- Feds91Stammer

Or they lose nothing by not taking the risk in the first place. Gee I wonder what people trying to make money would choose. Lose money or not lose money.

You hard of hearing? Theres no evidence that there is any benefit from Olympics. I'd want evidence before forking over millions too.

An influx of players into the NHL from smaller countries like Slovenia, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, etc. doesn't help the NHL? You know guys like Kopitar, Draisaitl, Zucarello, Josi, Srpong, etc.
- Feds91Stammer

They will go to the NHL anyways cuz the NHL pays the best. Don't need Olympics for that.

Except for you know all the European and Chinese leagues...
- Feds91Stammer

Soooo much competition I hear about them all the time. Wait, nope. I dont. Haha

#IsElite
- Feds91Stammer

#isgay

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They will go to the NHL anyways cuz the NHL pays the best. Don't need Olympics for that.
- Zac_O

I appreciate you staying true to your brand.

I appreciate you staying true to your brand.
- Feds91Stammer

Am I wrong? Capitalism is a beautiful thing.

JUSTICE!!!!!!
RASMUS WAS SUSPENDED FOR 3 GAMES!!!.

3 games....


Garf? Garf?

JUSTICE!!!!!!
RASMUS WAS SUSPENDED FOR 3 GAMES!!!.
- martox

Honestly I thought 5 and a game was enough. Yes he should of let up on the hit but if the puck gets to Guentzel there isn't anything wrong with the hit.

Honestly I thought 5 and a game was enough. Yes he should of let up on the hit but if the puck gets to Guentzel there isn't anything wrong with the hit.
- Feds91Stammer

Just confirms what most of us here think of you.................