Forget the ratings and forget the attendance numbers. The NHL will remain the smallest of the big 4 (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) for one main reason: poor leadership and decision making.
In a recent move, the NBA, NFL, and MLB all donated $1 million to the Haiti relief funds. On the flip side, the NHL only donated $100,000. I can name more than a dozen individuals who donated more than that.
As pointed out by London Free Press writer Steve Simmons, most of the NHL's extra money this season is going to their own personal disaster, the Phoenix Coyotes.
In reality, however, this comes back to another bonehead move by Gary Bettman. Bettman who has tried for years to sell the NHL to Southern markets, who quite frankly, could care less about the league, is the bumbling leader who is ruining this league.
The product is fast, exciting, easy to understand, and filled with charismatic players. The leader, Mr. Gary Bettman, is one of the darkest clouds hanging over this league. He is the mastermind behind the Phoenix fiasco and two, count them, two, lockouts.
Until the NHLPA and others in power step up and oust Gary Bettman, the NHL will remain the smallest of the big 4.
Let the games begin.
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