For the crowd that’s against this due to the integrity of the Cup - The “integrity” that you think exists as a product of the existing rules exists only in your own head.
The NHL makes their own rules and structure and has changed things numerous times throughout history. Adapting on the fly in certain cases. Adding teams, subtracting teams, playing abbreviated seasons and rule change upon rule change.
There is no fundamental or inherent structure that we are entitled to. It all exists within the bubble that is the NHL and it they decide to change it, then that’s the new way.
You can watch, or not. But to demand a certain integrity is odd to me, there is nothing owed to you and there is no entitlement bestowed upon the viewer/customer.
They are adapting to the new normal. Just like every other aspect of our lives. To think otherwise is choosing to be unadaptable and choosing to push back against what is happening whether you like it to or not.
Nobody chose this new world, nobody wants this. Do you still want to be entertained by a hockey game? Yes? Then you better jump on board whatever is offered because it could be a long time until your “integrity” of the game comes back to the parameters you specifically want it to.
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