The NHL

Gaining popularity by the day. They're doing a solid job of generating revenue & views with the current product. It's the best it's ever been. Lots of speed and true talent. 

Sure, I miss 90's a little bit where hooking and beating each other up were a big part of game.

These guys today evolved, sure they'll throw down if they have to, but these guys are so much more skilled and faster now! Fun to watch.

Good for them! I would love to see them surpass the NBA but we know that's not realistically going to happen overnight.

I'd rather watch these NHL guys who play with heart & passion, rather than see these premodonna's in the NBA who don't give a flying Phuck until playoffs. 

Anyway, the NHL is climbing up the latter and is in good hands I believe. Make the NBA squirm a little bit. I like that. 

Well said. 

@ Polar Bear.

I think you hit it right on the head. Lot of pride here in the states, and I, myself, am kind of caught up in the moment too. A lot of Americans are. 

Sorry to hear your viewpoint on the Canadian outlook. I think youre pretty accurate on that take too. That's what politics will do unfortunately.

That's funny what you said about the expensive Canadian goalie situation. GL to you moving forward.

Yeah, it's not due to a lack of interest in hockey in Canada but rather due to the high cost as you indicated. As far as the goaltenders go, there's a pretty good crop on the horizen.   

Great thread