If Canada ran its own top-tier league, focused on Canadian cities, rivalries, and development, would the sport be healthier and better at the highest level?

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[–] 3 points 10 months ago (4 children)

The league wouldn't be top-tier because all the best players would go to us cities where the salaries are higher.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 10 months ago (2 children)

    I bet some would prefer to stay home. Especially in their later years.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    Maybe, especially if things don’t change politically anytime soon. But as it stands, all the prestige that kids dream about is in the NHL. Playing with or against your heroes. Being televised on the most watched / streamed services etc.

    Hard to break that hold, without the money being there first to buy attention and players.

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