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Source: Fox News
Summary
New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes is trying to get the puck from the 2022 Olympics, which he scored to give the US its first gold medal in men’s hockey since 1980. The puck was donated to the Hockey Hall of Fame, and Hughes claims it’s “bulls—” that the Hall of Fame has it. The Hall of Fame says it’s following the standard donation process and that players are not typically allowed to keep pucks from international tournaments. Hughes plans to reach out to the Hall of Fame to try to get the puck.
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The game followed a familiar script.
Hughes wants a puck that’s already gone to the Hall of Fame, a move that’s been made countless times before.
He’s trying to get it for his dad, who’s a collector, which is a common motivation.
It’s not like he’s asking for the puck to be returned; he just wants it for someone else.
This is how the Olympics work: pucks are collected, donated, and put on display for fans to enjoy.
The game’s over, and now it’s time for the excuses to start.
Original Observation: The puck’s journey was predetermined from the moment it left the ice.
