Much has been said lately about taking fighting out of hockey. Replies to this effect mainly stated that this would be impossible due to the “fabric” of the game. To understand this, lets attend what I call “Hockey History 101”.
As the 2009 NFL draft approaches, the importance of improving your line up can be the only thing on mind for most teams wanting to make the playoffs. For the Detroit Lions, nothing could be further from the truth as they have bigger problems to solve.
Even after the first expansion in the 70’s… Even after winning the 1980 Olympic gold in Lake Placid… Even after franchising all over the U.S. Even after more than 39 years! The U.S. still doesn’t know what the NHL is and what it’s about.
Of all sports, MLB is the one that cares the most about its image and integrity. Not that the other major sports don’t share the same opinion but rather because MLB has made the most fuss about it. But what was the big fuss all about anyway?
For the past few days, we’ve heard interesting stories coming from the NFL. It has generated, in its own right, a lot of commotion and ire from the fans. But what do all these stories have in common? The lack of a good game plan!