SAN JOSE -- Elias Pettersson sat at his podium, attempting to answer a question about how exciting it was to be at the NHL All-Star Game as a rookie for the Vancouver Canucks. He'd start, then stop, then start, then stop, mindful of the cheers and chanting from the fans in attendance at Media Day on Thursday, and the pulsating music playing during player introductions from that crowd.
It was the first time the NHL attempted to 'Super Bowl up' its Media Day, bringing in (mostly Sharks) fans and creating some rock star moments for an event that's usually held in the hallway of an arena.