cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/58233840

If Canada ran its own top-tier league, focused on Canadian cities, rivalries, and development, would the sport be healthier and better at the highest level?

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    1 month ago

    Money already doesn’t guarantee the best hockey. The NHL struggles with competitive balance as it is.

    If a Canadian league emphasized parity, rivalries, and consistent high-level competition, could that offset lower salaries for at least some segment of elite players?