The NHL seems to have never really figured out that this is entertainment. There are zero players in the league with real personality. No one speaks there mind and god forbid they do, they are fined. Coaches are usually unlikeable. Contempt for the media, not much to say. Sutter has made a few comments this year and was condemned for it by many (including this board)
The panels are boring, talking heads with zero to add. Generally they bootlick McDavid and talk about gambling and that’s that.
The NHL is is huge need of some personality. Let players speak a bit.
Don Cherry at least had a personally and said controversial things old people things…and people tuned in.
As it is, it’s a boring product compared to other leagues that squeezes the life out of everything to sell more gambling ads.
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