Die NHL Die!
Is the NHL dead? Probably. I'm going to come out and say it. I don't think the league is going to survive this debacle. NHL hockey was already a mess before the labor dispute and lockout. Let's face it; the game was boring, gummed up by defensive trapping, a small rink, huge players and goalies with oversized padding. Low scoring was normal, maybe 3-4 goals in a game. It took watching some international games to see how bad the NHL's style was. Even if they do get a new CB installed, I'll never look at the games the same way again, unless they do some major revamping. I've read too many articles in the last few days about how bad the situation is, how much Bettman has fucked it up and the lack of hope that it can be fixed at all.
I've been reading some buzz about the WHA raising phoenix like from its own ashes. No doubt having been fertilized by the shit that the NHL lockout has provided. I'm really excited about the prospect of the new league. Not only would they play in Reunion Arena, the tickets would be cheaper. There's not a lot of info on it and the official site doesn't say anything, but I'm putting my hope there after having it brutally smashed TWICE by those festering stupid ass boils.
Go WHA Go!