tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394985864682191254.post3240408288558974190..comments2007-08-23T10:06:07.308-07:00TedG63http://www.blogger.com/profile/13562698318219531142noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394985864682191254.post-75763109626393807832007-08-23T10:06:00.000-07:002007-08-23T10:06:00.000-07:00I can't believe that anyone would single the NHL out as a league that has the worst morality/justice issues compared to the NFL (hello Michael Vick, OJ, Pacmman and Ray Lewis); the NBA (hello Wilt, Magic, Kobe, Artest and a billion other freaks); or MLB (please insert numerous steroid gobblers and cheaters here). The NHL is by no means a league of pure individuals, but I would suggest it is made up of more quality individuals than the other 3 "major" sports. Many of the players you mentioned have turned their lives around and have contributed positively to society and their sport. They were forgiven and got a second chance, which is something worth noting.<BR/><BR/>And the NHL is not dying. It struggles in non-hockey markets where it doesn't belong, thanks to the boneheaded dream of an American Commissioner. In Canada, the NHL is king, easily. The other three sports garner interest in Canada, but they are secondary to hockey - and the same sentiment applies to many European countries. Personally, I wish the NHL would pull out of about 10 US cities. They don't deserve the greatest sport in the world because they don't understand or appreciate it. I get sick of hearing that hockey is not "major league" because the US doesn't consistently embrace it. Who gives a crap? I could say the same about the NFL. Aside from Canada and the US, who cares about the NFL? Is it really "major league". Heck, many NFL players couldn't even find success in the CFL, which, of course, is considered an inferior league (even though it isn't)...<BR/><BR/>But dumping on the NHL because it handles unsavory characters differently than the big 3? I find that amusing when you consider that MLB has a cheater home run king and the NBA's all-time superstar is a chronic gambler. There are more than enough ongoing issues with the big 3, so perhaps the writer shouldn't worry too much about the little ol'NHL.Craig Henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3394985864682191254.post-9880018616329078662007-08-23T09:28:00.000-07:002007-08-23T09:28:00.000-07:00It's important to have your facts right. The MSG incident with the Bruins took place in 1979, not 1989.Eric McErlainhttp://offwing.comnoreply@blogger.com