I sure do. Often times Europeans are some of the funnest players to watch.
Do you not? (not looking to argue, but just want to hear your reasoning).
Simply put to bring more imports would affect the Canadian development system since there is one less spot for young Canadian players on the team and the goal of the CHL is to develop Canadian talent. Yes in some cases the Euros are the most talented on the team but to have a roster littered with them would certainly not benefit hockey Canada, We are seeing this in our goal-tending, since many Euro goalie imports are drafted recently, the Canadian goalies are getting less playing time and the young promising prospects on a team are spending seasons in junior B because there is no room for them.
Simply put to bring more imports would affect the Canadian development system since there is one less spot for young Canadian players on the team and the goal of the CHL is to develop Canadian talent. Yes in some cases the Euros are the most talented on the team but to have a roster littered with them would certainly not benefit hockey Canada, We are seeing this in our goal-tending, since many Euro goalie imports are drafted recently, the Canadian goalies are getting less playing time and the young promising prospects on a team are spending seasons in junior B because there is no room for them.
Fair enough. If the point of the CHL is solely for development of Canadian players, then you make a good point.
As far as an on ice product is concerned, and even as far as a marketable business is concerned, they'd do well to bring more young European talent over.
Since they do currently allow for 2 Europeans on each team, they do have some balance.
Personally, I care more about the product than I do Canada winning gold every year, so I'd love to see more Europeans.
Perhaps if I'm off base on anything, someone can correct me
I think it's ridiculous that a league that wants to tout itself as the premier development league for the NHL limits players based on birth nation. This is 2012, not 1952.
I think it's ridiculous that a league that wants to tout itself as the premier development league for the NHL limits players based on birth nation. This is 2012, not 1952.
Then why don't we abandon all restrictions and limits, let as many as possible come like the English Premier League in soccer and see how this "benefits" our hockey..
I think it's ridiculous that a league that wants to tout itself as the premier development league for the NHL limits players based on birth nation. This is 2012, not 1952.
Yes they suck... Ushl's is awful too on a side note..
Then why don't we abandon all restrictions and limits, let as many as possible come like the English Premier League in soccer and see how this "benefits" our hockey..
The development of soccer players in England (and all of Europe for that matter) is completely different than the development of hockey players in Canada.
Take Germany or Spain for instance, they have the same lack of restrictions as England, and they're arguable the two most dominant nations of the biggest sport in the world.
Also, EPL, La Liga, and Bundesliga et all are professional leagues. Our professional league, the NHL, also allows for as many internationals as can effectively play NHL hockey.
A professional soccer league isn't a valid comparison.
Then why don't we abandon all restrictions and limits, let as many as possible come like the English Premier League in soccer and see how this "benefits" our hockey..
I have no idea who you're referencing with "our" hockey, but I fail to see how removing any barrier outside of talent, age, and team compatibility would be anything but a benefit to our game. (That "our" references hockey fandom in general.)
Edit: Another multi-point game? Wow, hope some of this translates to the pro level. Kid seems to be ripping it up.
Kucherov 8gp 5g 9a 14pt +3 2pm
That isn't bad for his first 8 games after rebuilding his shoulder.
I'm looking forward to seeing if he can handle playoff intensity.
The development of soccer players in England (and all of Europe for that matter) is completely different than the development of hockey players in Canada.
Take Germany or Spain for instance, they have the same lack of restrictions as England, and they're arguable the two most dominant nations of the biggest sport in the world.
Also, EPL, La Liga, and Bundesliga et all are professional leagues. Our professional league, the NHL, also allows for as many internationals as can effectively play NHL hockey.
A professional soccer league isn't a valid comparison.
I brought up soccer because many of the top teams in the EPL have many foreigners and they make up a large majority of the academys as well in England. La Liga and Bundesliga still have many players of their respective native countrys developing throught the systems and the leagues of their home country.
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I have no idea who you're referencing with "our" hockey, but I fail to see how removing any barrier outside of talent, age, and team compatibility would be anything but a benefit to our game. (That "our" references hockey fandom in general.)
Edit: Another multi-point game? Wow, hope some of this translates to the pro level. Kid seems to be ripping it up.
By our I meant Canadian hockey, the NHL is a professional league its different obviously there would be many international players. The CHL however is a developmental league whos main task is of course to develop young players. Many Europeans complain time and time again how the influx of players from Europe to the CHL is negatively affecting the development of their players. Imo two import players is enough but more than that is pushing it is all I'm saying.
I brought up soccer because many of the top teams in the EPL have many foreigners and they make up a large majority of the academys as well in England. La Liga and Bundesliga still have many players of their respective native countrys developing throught the systems and the leagues of their home country.
The problem for English football development isn't the amount of foreign imports, it's the way we develop talents in the first place.
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By our I meant Canadian hockey, the NHL is a professional league its different obviously there would be many international players. The CHL however is a developmental league whos main task is of course to develop young players. Many Europeans complain time and time again how the influx of players from Europe to the CHL is negatively affecting the development of their players. Imo two import players is enough but more than that is pushing it is all I'm saying.
I would prefer a one import limit, purely because statistics show that it does have a negative impact on the development of European talent. Staying at home for longer is usually advisable.
Of course it is an archaic rule to an extent, and in theory nationality and patriotism is nonsense. However in this instance when it affects talent development so much, i think removing the limitations would only do more damage (Not for Canada).
The problem for English football development isn't the amount of foreign imports, it's the way we develop talents in the first place.
I would prefer a one import limit, purely because statistics show that it does have a negative impact on the development of European talent. Staying at home for longer is usually advisable.
Of course it is an archaic rule to an extent, and in theory nationality and patriotism is nonsense. However in this instance when it affects talent development so much, i think removing the limitations would only do more damage (Not for Canada).
I agree except I believe less limitations would affect Canadians along with the Europeans.
There HAS to be more hype for this kid. Especially since he is commited to playing in N-A now...
His hands are absolutely unbelieveable. He can do whatever the hell he wants with the puck, his stick is literally an extension of his body. He reminds me a bit of Kovalev. I had given him the sniper etiquette but his game against the Remparts he made crisp passes after crisp passes.. amazing vision. Out of this world. I honestly can't wait to see him with Stamkos or Lecavalier... this kid is something special guys. His stickhandling, vision and speed are top-notch.
There HAS to be more hype for this kid. Especially since he is commited to playing in N-A now...
His hands are absolutely unbelieveable. He can do whatever the hell he wants with the puck, his stick is literally an extension of his body. He reminds me a bit of Kovalev. I had given him the sniper etiquette but his game against the Remparts he made crisp passes after crisp passes.. amazing vision. Out of this world. I honestly can't wait to see him with Stamkos or Lecavalier... this kid is something special guys. His stickhandling, vision and speed are top-notch.
I am happy to hear our Nikita is impressive, but I attribute that more to the fact that he's 93 a ready for adult hockey player, who deliberately took a hit to this career to convince someone, that he's NA committed. He should have been playing VHL or like his bud Gusev proved himself there and got loaned (officially of course traded) to another KHL team for further growth. Now he's lost a year of his career and almost lost a spot on WJC team (most definitely decreased his chances of making the team to slim)
