Team Canada hockey's loss is proof that the NHL's non participation is going to have an impact. There are 5000 Canadian players in the NHL. 4000 American. 1500 Swedish. I am willing to wager these Countries will not win Gold......But I could be wrong !!!!! And I mean mens hockey..

   

Thank you Ken for your awesome insight into international hockey...

   

Keep up the good work Ken and someday you'll be as insightful as Unkelkennie.

But, just a thought. Try introducing yourself before you start posting incorrect out of your butt facts.

There are currently 920 active NHL players not the idiotic numbers you posted. So, if you're trolling have a nice day and fuck off but, if you just happen to be mathematically challenged, I'd suggest you read this link because it might offer some clarification on where you went wrong.

http://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/national ... stats.html