Gary Bettman Provides Huge Update on the Olympics
Gary Bettman just gave a massive update on the NHL's intention to send players to the Olympics on the Pat McAfee show.
Bettman Wants to Send NHL's Best to the Olympics
The Olympics is one of the most exciting times outside of the NHL playoffs for hockey fans, as it is one of the only competitions where the best players are showcased playing for their Country on one of the biggest stages in sports.
Sadly, the NHL has struggled to find an agreement that would send their best to the Olympics. Now, it appears Gary Bettman is trying his best to change that for the better, as he said on the Pat McAfee show.
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Gary Bettman on The Pat McAfee Show talking Olympics: "We do want to go because first and foremost it is important to the players, listen we don't make any money by going to the Olympics and that's not the be all and end all"
"If we can make it happen with the IOC and the appropriate arrangements are made, we are going to go"
"If we can make it happen with the IOC and the appropriate arrangements are made, we are going to go"
Monetary Value Likely Not a Factor for Players
While Bettman obviously needs to be concerned about the fiscal arrangements, it's more than likely every single NHL player doesn't care about money when it comes to playing for their Country.
lmao a little tournament with only nhl players is not what everyone asked for. we want them in the olympics like they used to be able to do
and so do the players! they want to represent their countries on the olympic stage not some little nhl only thing
and so do the players! they want to represent their countries on the olympic stage not some little nhl only thing
The NHL would have to forfeit the profits during a potential Olympic break, however, there is likely a tradeoff in the exposure they gain from having an extremely competitive competition on the global stage.
We will have to wait and see if Bettman can get something done, or if he is just talking.
As seen on Markerzone - "BREAKING: Bettman Confirms Major Olympics Rumor"
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