The biggest problem with not participating in the Russian Olympics in 2014, as Bettman and Burke hope to, is that the NHL may never be able to return to the Olympics.
Of course, Bettman is intent on running the sport into the ground and bankrupting the league in the name of the short-term demands of owners and general managers, but anyone who cares about the long term future of the sport would set aside time for participation.
All the league has to do is run a shorter year, perhaps 4 division games + 2 conference games + 1 cross-conference game = 20 + 20 + 15 games = 55 games instead of 81 games.
Perhaps Bettman is upset that the Olympics are upstaging him -- they will have higher TV rankings than any hockey game he's associated with this year.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Suspend OKT from the Olympics permanently
This dirty headshot by Flyers defenseman Ole Kristian Tollefson should draw a ban from the next Olympics, in my opnion.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Crappy Olympics Broadcasts
The quality of the broadcast feed from the Olympics is shocking. There are stutters and lossed data. It's as bad or even worse than what we'd get if we were watching it over the internet.
I cannot understand why the olympics and the NHL would let this happen. If this continues during the Czech - Russia and USA - Canada games on Sunday, maybe some of the professional commentators will be forced to mention it.
Also, I think there should be a mercy rule. When one team is 10 goals ahead, the game is over. Let's institute it in the NHL too.
I cannot understand why the olympics and the NHL would let this happen. If this continues during the Czech - Russia and USA - Canada games on Sunday, maybe some of the professional commentators will be forced to mention it.
Also, I think there should be a mercy rule. When one team is 10 goals ahead, the game is over. Let's institute it in the NHL too.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Gorges Hit By Slapshot, But Still Lucky
Montreal Defenceman Josh Gorges was hit by a slapshot but luckily was able to walk off the ice with assistance.
Can we do anything to prevent this?
Can we do anything to prevent this?
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Swedish Referee Dies During Game
A 62 year old referee in Sweden died while refereeing a game for 18 year old when he was hit on the back of the head by a puck.
I hope that North American referees are protected.
I hope that North American referees are protected.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Selanne Returned Too Soon
This is one of the most unpleasant hockey videos I've ever seen.
He suffered a broken jaw on January 13. He returned to the ice on February 1.
That's wrong -- even for a player who is about to retire.
Sports medicine is bad.
He suffered a broken jaw on January 13. He returned to the ice on February 1.
That's wrong -- even for a player who is about to retire.
Sports medicine is bad.