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Originally Posted by dash_pinched
Gary Bettman wants to bring the NHL entry draft and the All-Star game to Edmonton. Also, some comedy gold from the commish below...
The commissioner also offered his thoughts on the Oilers, who are enjoying a strong season and are in the hunt for a Western Conference playoff spot.
"It's a bit of fun to see the team perform better than it has in the last few years in the first year in its new home," he said. "Maybe some people would say there is a connection between the two."
http://www.sportsnet.ca/hockey/nhl/b...game-edmonton/ |
Reading between the lines...if you can bilk citizens out of money for a shiny new arena, the league will do your team favours?