It is genius of the NHL to let everyone forget what hockey is for six days before returning with its championship series. That’s how you reel the people in: a little bit of the “absence makes the heart grow fonder” treatment.
I’m sure front offices appreciate the even shorter offseason, as well. Let’s get this show on the road, man.
Islanders News
- The New York Islanders probably could have used another puck-mover on the backend. Though they’re not very sexy, there are options in UFA, and here are five of them. [THN]
- These Panthers remind Stan Fischler of the 1975 Islanders.