NHL out of 2018 Olympics

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AnnaMarie

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So, I'm the only one disgusted by the fact that the professional hockey players get their travel expenses covered?
 
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fljoe0

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...as do I, it is a farce using pros...

The line is so blurry between pro and amateur, it's almost impossible to come up with a fair definition. I would prefer all amateurs but I don't think it's possible anymore. And asking an athlete not to make money while training for years doesn't seem very fair either. As far as the major sports leagues like the NBA and NHL, I wish they would stay out and let the college athletes participate instead.
 
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DiO'Bolic

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Are the Hanson Brothers still available? :)

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GNTLGNT

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The line is so blurry between pro and amateur, it's almost impossible to come up with a fair definition. I would prefer all amateurs but I don't think it's possible anymore. And asking an athlete not to make money while training for years doesn't seem very fair either. As far as the major sports leagues like the NBA and NHL, I wish they would stay out and let the college athletes participate instead.
...I'd be more in favor if that case was made...
 
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