Hiei 192 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 http://www.thestar.com/News/article/285910 In an interview from Russia, Medvedev confirmed that former Russian NHL star Igor Larionov and Goodenow are members of a so-called "working group" that's starting the league. Goodenow travelled to Moscow this week to discuss the prospective league, Larionov said. anyone see anything coming from this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Why shouldn't a country like Europe have its own NHL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hiei 192 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Why shouldn't a country like Europe have its own NHL? I think it'd be wonderful, except when you'd have London/Berlin or Berlin/Moscow....Dunno how big the REAL big arenas are over there. In the article, it says the one in Helsinki is the largest in Finland at 13,400 Capacity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwo 7 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Would they still keep relegation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omnipotent_hudler 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Why shouldn't a country like Europe have its own NHL? where did our education system go wrong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 where did our education system go wrong I think it was somewhere around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 (edited) where did our education system go wrong Hahah. Well, in all fairness with EU expansion and the Shengen Agreement, Europe practically is a country. EDIT - as for the thread question - I think it could work given time. It would suck to see all of the great European players NOT come over to the NHL, but like they were saying on HNIC on Saturday night, the NHL wouldn't mind expanding globally anyways. Maybe the two leagues will eventually merge ala NHL/WHA? Edited December 17, 2007 by Yzerfan1999 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Why shouldn't a country like Europe have its own NHL? What's to stop Chris Chelios from heading up this new European NHL? Sorry, for some reason your question reminded me of dear old Sirdrake. Where is that goofy bastard? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wings_Dynasty 267 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 So there will be a NHL League (Americans and Canadians) and a EHL (Euros and Russians). Then there will eventaully be a Champion vs. Champion game, where the Euros will be thoroughly destroyed physically, but win the game 13-2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 This is good. I'm sure some Euros would stay in the NHL, and Canada and America have more than enough good players to beat the EuroLeague. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeverForgetMac25 483 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 So there will be a NHL League (Americans and Canadians) and a EHL (Euros and Russians). Then there will eventaully be a Champion vs. Champion game, where the Euros will be thoroughly destroyed physically, but win the game 13-2. :rotflmao: Priceless! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingNutt 12 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Not a bad idea, although what would happen to the RSL ? and other Elite European leagues? either them or the new (europe) would fold. I think it would be great for the people of Europe but bad for all of us, all the talent would stay over their and we would never get to see guys like Datsyuk, Ovechkin, Selanne, Zetterberg. the list would go on and on. Although not fair to Europeans to never see them either, along with guys from this side of the planet. Crosby, Yzerman, Lemiuex, etc etc. If Igor is supporting this then I will support it, he has done a lot of good for the sport and is a class act, great caring person. and if anyone can make this happen, Larinov can Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy24 44 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 What's to stop Chris Chelios from heading up this new European NHL? Nothing, I suppose. Do you think he would put a team in Greece? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfd250 1 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 Well, I suppose it was bound to happen, however do they have the money to compete with the country of "North America"? Granted the Euro is doing better. Stay tunned. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stu in Israel 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 H. L. Mencken, an American intellectual of the early 20th century, once said, "Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public," and in our own time, Gore Vidal once said (similarly), "Never underestimate the ignorance of the American electorate." However, regarding the topic itself, I tend to agree with Wing_Nutt that an "NHL Europe" would probably mean a major cut-off of Europeam talent to North America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spongewingredpants 75 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 (edited) ummm , nice..i am from europe, i live in europe and i am not sure why I or we need our own NHL. we have our own leagues, we have the continental cup...thank you very much Edited December 17, 2007 by Spongewingredpants Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank 0 Report post Posted December 17, 2007 (edited) Not a bad idea, although what would happen to the RSL ? and other Elite European leagues? either them or the new (europe) would fold. I think it would be great for the people of Europe but bad for all of us, all the talent would stay over their and we would never get to see guys like Datsyuk, Ovechkin, Selanne, Zetterberg. the list would go on and on. Although not fair to Europeans to never see them either, along with guys from this side of the planet. Crosby, Yzerman, Lemiuex, etc etc. If Igor is supporting this then I will support it, he has done a lot of good for the sport and is a class act, great caring person. and if anyone can make this happen, Larinov can Yeah, I almost think it would make more sense if they just kept all the current European clubs the way they are but have them play each other. Each country could be like a "Division" within the league. So the RSL would remain in tact as would the SEL and FEL. I actually love this idea as it would keep idiots like Yashin out of the NHL. I don't want anyone in the best league in the world who cares about $$$ only. Let them play 44 games in the new EHL and make all the rubles their heart desires. The NHL will always be a great product to watch even if a handful of the worlds best aren't playing in it. Edited December 17, 2007 by Hank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingfanatic4alltime 32 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 PLEASE DEAR GOD LET THE NICE EUROPEANS TAKE BETTEMAN SO THE NHL CAN BE RUN BY CHELI OR HULL AMEN Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mooose kiiisses 0 Report post Posted December 19, 2007 (edited) PLEASE DEAR GOD LET THE NICE EUROPEANS TAKE BETTEMAN SO THE NHL CAN BE RUN BY CHELI OR HULL AMEN NOBODY will even come close to touching him with a 30 foot pole. And I for one don't want Europe to have him either. That would be lasting damage on them and us. On second thought, he would destroy hockey around the world.. Edited December 19, 2007 by mooose kiiisses Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
