Following the U.S. loss to Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off, Dylan Larkin highlighted the challenge of getting American NHL players to compete in the World Championships. He believes participation is vital for developing hockey in the U.S. and suggests that players should view the tournament as an essential opportunity to represent their country. Discussions among NHL players and management indicate a cultural shift is needed to elevate the significance of the World Championships, beyond just Olympic aspirations, to create a stronger hockey nation.
"I think we've had a tough time with USA Hockey getting guys to play in the World Championships. I hope they are wanting a piece of this."
"We have to rebuild our culture that the tournament is important and it should be more important than it is for our players."
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