I'd imagine that tv and advertising deals being paid put in full and all the incentives to get people back into hockey are a big reason for that number. I highly doubt that would be sustainable if you permanently shortened the NHL season.
Also, why do so many NHL fans always beg for a shorter season? Hockey's awesome, that's why I watch it. If I wanted a shorter season it would likely be because I wasn't that interested in the games anymore. In which case maybe some of you guys should just not watch hockey for periods of time during the regular season.
Also, hockey playoffs when it's warm out? Hell yeah! Bring it on. Warm weather outside, beers on a patio and playoff hockey? Who the heck wouldn't want that?
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