I can’t help but think that a shorter regular NHL is a positive and that with fewer games, each becomes heckofalot more Meaningful and therefore entertaining. 48 games may not be not enough but 80+ are probably too many hockey games. So why not draw some lessons from this.
Apparently the hockey outdoor season is going to be enhanced to 6 games – 4 more that we had until now. The idea is simple…..60-80.000 bums in the bleechers more than in an arena that’s big bucks for the league and the clubs. Don’t think the NHL has lost the sight that this is business first and foremost. If they can make us feel nostalgic with a warm and fuzzy around the holidays In the process so the better.
6 games in the great outdoors, every player will be giving their platitudes about growing up in the old days wanting to play On the frozen pond….regardless if he is 19 and hails from Stockholm where there are no frozen ponds to speak of.
It looks like business is going to kill the special hockey atmosphere the Winter Classics were. Pretty soon all games will be Played outdoors and we will have to pay premium to watch the games inside the comforts of the Bell Center or MSG. That’s another great Idea, like airline food. Take it away and then ask money for what you used to provide regularly and for free. So apparently A game is scheduled for the Dodger Stadium as well. Next year expect games in Tampa and Phoenix……
Apparently the hockey outdoor season is going to be enhanced to 6 games – 4 more that we had until now. The idea is simple…..60-80.000 bums in the bleechers more than in an arena that’s big bucks for the league and the clubs. Don’t think the NHL has lost the sight that this is business first and foremost. If they can make us feel nostalgic with a warm and fuzzy around the holidays In the process so the better.
6 games in the great outdoors, every player will be giving their platitudes about growing up in the old days wanting to play On the frozen pond….regardless if he is 19 and hails from Stockholm where there are no frozen ponds to speak of.
It looks like business is going to kill the special hockey atmosphere the Winter Classics were. Pretty soon all games will be Played outdoors and we will have to pay premium to watch the games inside the comforts of the Bell Center or MSG. That’s another great Idea, like airline food. Take it away and then ask money for what you used to provide regularly and for free. So apparently A game is scheduled for the Dodger Stadium as well. Next year expect games in Tampa and Phoenix……
