In addition to the United States and Canada, European countries, such as Russia, Sweden, Czech republic all contribute a lot of pool, in other countries NHL player. Every country has a successful ice hockey league.
Now, it should be noted that there is a try to form a champions league hockey a few years ago, failed. With the new, smaller NHL, I think this idea could reincarnation is successful. Less team in the NHL means better talent in each team, and more talents for the team in a foreign country.
Therefore, hockey version of the uefa will have to is a global. This will allow more international prospects at home, let the team better.
Now, it should be noted that there is a try to form a champions league hockey a few years ago, failed. With the new, smaller NHL, I think this idea could reincarnation is successful. Less team in the NHL means better talent in each team, and more talents for the team in a foreign country.
Therefore, hockey version of the uefa will have to is a global. This will allow more international prospects at home, let the team better.