Creasecrasher Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Was not sure where to post this but I found it extremely interesting and would love to see this happen. When former two-time Maurice Rocket Richard Trophy winner Pavel Bure was forced to hang up his skates at the age of 31 due to injury, hockey fans were served a great injustice. Well, fans left wanting more from the five-time 50-goal scorer may find themselves satiated in the near future. Bure is leading an effort to bring an old-timers’ league to fruition for the fall of 2015. Bure is targeting former players with IIHF experience to participate in the World Legends Hockey League, which would include teams from Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Russia, Slovakia, and Sweden for its inaugural season. There’s potential to catch the likes of Bure, Sergei Fedorov, Dominik Hasek, Nicklas Lidstrom, and Teemu Selanne compete in an international tournament. Go on, take our money. There are no current plans to include squads from Canada or the United States, but organizers are looking to feature an all-star game with a Russian team versus a collection of players from the other participating nations and some North American skaters, as well, as part of an introduction to the league. Prospective players must be at least 45 years of age and have represented their countries in international play. A qualifying round is slated for November, with a league final scheduled for play in January of 2016. link below http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/pavel-bure-leading-push-for-legends-league/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkstar Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I'd definitely watch. Just for the nostalgia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob.Loblaw Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 This kind of stuff is boring. They do this all the time in tennis and it's not very good TV. The only decent experience is actually going to the game, which won't be possible for most of us since the league is European. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.DirtyDangles Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I would watch Pavel play sledge hockey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaku Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I'd watch just of Pavel Bure was playing. Easily my favorite player ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pears Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Losing With Pride Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 If Bure played today and instead of the clutch and grab 90's and with no two line pass calls... he would have scored even more goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ossi Vaananen Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 So it's like League of Legends, but with hockey players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steen Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I'd watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lockhart Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 It would be like watching an all star game with 50 year olds, all star games are bad enough...... No thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 If Bure played today and instead of the clutch and grab 90's and with no two line pass calls... he would have scored even more goals. Best Player to wear our jersey, but I want to remember him as he was, not how he is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Oh man, it will be like watching the NWO when they are all old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB5 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Interesting idea. I wonder if a full league is the way to go or if it would be better to have an annual tournament. Either way, hope this works out for Pavel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the last outlaw Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 They should get Putin. He's got skills. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZFAsa958tw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyoung Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Keep in mind people, these guys are hockey players... They wanna play hockey lol. This isn't about us as much as it is about them having fun and hopefully being able to entertain people. If I was them I would be all over this haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kakanucks Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Any further information regarding this?? It would be nice to see whether these players still have it in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckNORRIS4Cup Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I found a stats page on this, Bure is tied leading points with 6 goals and 1 assist in 3 games. Fedorov, Tikkanen, Larionov, Kurri to name a few I saw. http://www.eurohockey.com/stats/league/2016/1424-wlhl.html?type=1&league=1301 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neutral Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 3 hours ago, ChuckNORRIS4Cup said: I found a stats page on this, Bure is tied leading points with 6 goals and 1 assist in 3 games. Fedorov, Tikkanen, Larionov, Kurri to name a few I saw. http://www.eurohockey.com/stats/league/2016/1424-wlhl.html?type=1&league=1301 nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Hockey Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 They need to come to N.A. For a tour!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanuck Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 It's called alumni Bure, it already exists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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