[Bring_Back_Shantz]

Originally Posted by Spinach

I phrased it poorly initially. I don't think the NHL talent pool is thin right now. Adding teams could negate any gains made from players developing in non-traditional markets. That's only a guess, though. If I'm wrong, then by all means let's "grow the game." If I'm right, then I fail to see how "growing the game" ought to matter to the millions of us who already follow it.

You honestly don't understand how the game having a larger presence, and all of the extra games, media coverage, and places to go see a game, mattes to those of us who already follow the game?

I know you already called out the guy who mentioned the original 6 teams, but I can 100% guarantee people were making the same statements as you were back then, and it seems to have turned out pretty well so far.