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Old 03-01-2010, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by NJblue View Post
In these days it is very difficult to find an athlete in any sport in the olympics who is not a professional. They all are paid to do what they do. Some of them make a lot more than the hockey players. I have no problem with it. It certainly evens the tables from when it was the Soviet block professionals against amateurs.
You are totally correct. I would also rather watch true amateurs but I don't believe there are truly any amateurs players left. As a fan of Toronto Maple leafs this is the only satisfaction I am going to get this year. I was in a win win situation. Two good teams fighting for the GOLD.
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