08-17-2021, 03:44 PM
IMO, it says a lot for the league popularity that they are moving the start date up.
Go back 25+ years and there was worry about conflicting with NFL/NCAA football and MLB playoffs/World Series, nevermind NHL. I guess there are so many outlets now that they feel there is enough bandwidth to accommodate an earlier start. Plus it gets some of the early tune-up games out of the way before more people are watching.
Go back 25+ years and there was worry about conflicting with NFL/NCAA football and MLB playoffs/World Series, nevermind NHL. I guess there are so many outlets now that they feel there is enough bandwidth to accommodate an earlier start. Plus it gets some of the early tune-up games out of the way before more people are watching.