Olympics
Analyst Pushes Russia for 2028 World Cup
A grizzled U.S. hockey analyst fires up the debate on Russia's spot in the 2028 World Cup, arguing they belong amid whispers of boycott threats from three nations. Front offices remember how IIHF bans reshaped past internationals, and this lobby hints at backchannel talks to keep the eight-team field intact. With NHL stars like McDavid and MacKinnon eyeing best-on-best glory, excluding a powerhouse risks fracturing the event's momentum just as it builds post-4 Nations.
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