I get CBC on my cable system, so I know what quality hockey broadcasting and promotion looks like. Since I live in Seattle, I also know how invisible the NHL is in cities that don't have a team. It has gotten worse since the NHL left ESPN.
The inconsistent officiating threatens the one positive accomplishment he made, putting skating and goal scoring back into the games by enforcing the rules. In this year's playoffs, it's been a total step backwards on enforcement.
The NHL needs someone with vision and creativity who loves the game of hockey, not a basketball lawyer.
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