MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 John Shannon of Sportsnet reports that the NHL will have a series of exhibition games this fall with the KHL. Looks like six teams will take part, with two of those teams heading to Russia to play KHL opponents. No word yet on dates or teams involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 that will be great to watch the nhl teams beat the khl....the russians will be soop pissed off when we stomp their assholes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jedi 1,865 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 So Bettman's possibly opposed to sending players to Russia for the Olympics, but it's ok to send two whole teams/trainers/coaching staff/etc to Russia to play the KHL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drake_Marcus 890 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 So Bettman's possibly opposed to sending players to Russia for the Olympics, but it's ok to send two whole teams/trainers/coaching staff/etc to Russia to play the KHL? Excellent point. This kills any argument he had other than money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 As long as it's not part of the pre-season or regular season schedule, I say why not. I say send the SCF teams to play their champ and runner-up, and have them send 4 other teams here to play our bottom 4 (Edmonton, Toronto, Florida, Columbus) just so we can say that our best beat their best and our worst beat them too. Might discourage some players who were thinking about jumping ship, let them see how much better the hockey is in the NHL by direct comparison. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 So Bettman's possibly opposed to sending players to Russia for the Olympics, but it's ok to send two whole teams/trainers/coaching staff/etc to Russia to play the KHL? bettman talked about that on nhl live a month or so back. he spouted some s*** about he wasn't sure if they were gonna let the nhl players play in the vancouver olympics this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 6 teams? There's already 6 teams making it over there for the Sweden/Czech/Finland games (or where ever they are this year) so I would assume those teams? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 17, 2010 NHL teams will have a tough time on the big rinks... 1 puffy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I Red Wings I 40 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 NHL teams will have a tough time on the big rinks... A small adjustment, no big deal Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 NHL teams will have a tough time on the big rinks... Weren't the Europe games this past season on the larger rinks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted April 17, 2010 Weren't the Europe games this past season on the larger rinks? The NHL premiere had nhl rinks, nhl announcers, nhl commercial, nhl rules, you name it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VM1138 1,921 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 Meh, exhibition games? No one is going to risk their top line players for this, won't be fun to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lidstromboli Report post Posted April 17, 2010 i'll watch them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zata fan 40 6 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 They will be the warm up games for the Premiere games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Echolalia 2,961 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 Excellent point. This kills any argument he had other than money. I think an NHL v KHL match could be justified because the exhibition is much shorter than the Olympics, however perhaps most importantly it could possibly sway some KHL players into realizing that the NHL is still the league to be in, thus bringing more skill(and thus money)into the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted April 18, 2010 (edited) If you think the NHL playing the KHL is a good thing your nuts. This gives the KHL way more creditability than it deserves. It's an attempt to steal away some of that Russian cash, but he's lowering the whole league for $ Edited April 18, 2010 by CaliWingsNut Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 So Bettman's possibly opposed to sending players to Russia for the Olympics, but it's ok to send two whole teams/trainers/coaching staff/etc to Russia to play the KHL? Bettman is using the Olympics as a bargaining chip in CBA negotiations. If he gives public statements to the effect that he's against going to the Olympics, then he can use that to the NHL's benefit when it comes to the CBA. For example, Bettman agrees to go to the Olympics if the 'PA agrees to some other concession. It's all a big chess match. It wouldn't surprise me one bit if Bettman is very willing to go to the Olympics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 John Shannon of Sportsnet reports that the NHL will have a series of exhibition games this fall with the KHL. Looks like six teams will take part, with two of those teams heading to Russia to play KHL opponents. No word yet on dates or teams involved. This does nothing but further solidify the fact that Bettman is a complete dips***. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted April 18, 2010 I've heard that much of the KHL is already bankrupt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 John Shannon of Sportsnet reports that the NHL will have a series of exhibition games this fall with the KHL. Looks like six teams will take part, with two of those teams heading to Russia to play KHL opponents. No word yet on dates or teams involved. From Toronto Star : ...The two will be from among the six going to Europe to open the 2010-11 season — the Phoenix Coyotes, Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, Minnesota Wild, Columbus Blue Jackets and San Jose Sharks. It will be the first NHL hockey in Russia in 19 years. ... Only on Versus! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puffy 97 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 I don't really like this idea. The KHL is just trying to save face after the embarrassing performance at the Olympics. This just strikes me as another "My wee-wee is bigger than yours" war and it's unnecessary. Keep our players here and focused on the NHL season ahead during the exhibition. Don't distract them with a Cold War wannabe rivalry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sibiriak 84 Report post Posted April 18, 2010 I've heard that much of the KHL is already bankrupt. I guess KHL is catching up with the NHL in that respect as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
