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Originally Posted by Strange Brew
Is that really how it played out? I think it’s more that the NHL as a business, players and owners, wanted to get back to work and earning $$’s. And naturally they found a willing audience.
I know your comment was tongue in cheek but in the end, I don’t think many called hockey essential. They thought they could create a safe environment to run their business.
Although I would argue entertainment is as important now as it’s ever been.
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I actually do believe that the government had a strong desire to see hockey come back - it’s no accident the bubble cities are in Canada.
I think the decision was made that, with more people venturing out in the summer months, there needed to be a compelling reason to stay home.
Live sports are that. While it may be debatable how “essential” they are, especially when things are normal, I think right now they absolutely are.
Every person watching the playoffs on their deck is one extra person keeping their community safe. That’s a big deal.