It's Just Not Right

It's Just Not Right

July 12, 2007 @ 08:58

The NHL schedule was released yesterday and this is the first time under the new format that the Canadian "flaw" is exposed.

The Leafs will play no games against Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver this year.

The way the schedule is designed, you play your division rivals eight times each, conference rivals four times each, and then you play ten games against the West - one game each against two divisions.

It just so happens that the division the Leafs don't play against this year is the Northwest.

It's amazing how the NHL will bend over backwards for American teams. Do whatever it takes to make sure they get all they need to stay afloat, but meanwhile Canadian teams are taken for granted.

The Leafs, Montreal and Ottawa should have the other three Canadians teams on their schedule every year. It's a no brainer.

This is Canada and the game is hockey and there's nothing better than watching two Canadian teams against each other - and its important to the fans, especially Western Canadian fans who love to have the Leafs and Habs visit.

But therein lies the answer and the problem. When it comes to Canadians fans the NHL doesn't give us much thought. We're there, and we'll always be there. We don't need any maintenance so no provisions are made.

That's precisely why a Canadians billionaire sits on the sidelines right now willing to strengthen the league with a boat full of money.

This winter while you're settling in to watch the Leafs play Columbus, or Nashville or Boston for the eighth time, remember those games could have easily been changed for Vancouver, Edmonton or Calgary making the season more interesting for Canadian fans.

They could have. But the NHL doesn't care.

Category: Sports

12 Responses to "It's Just Not Right"

Billy Boy
July 12, 2007 / 09:21

Sorry Freddie,
One small error...Columbus is in the "West", so we don't see them much either. But how about Florida Panthers!? We get to see lots of them!
BB

JIM
July 12, 2007 / 13:02

Who cares it's the Middle of July there is nothing we can do about it, so let's not worry about it and rush the summer away
Let's all get together on September 4th and be angry about this then
In the mean time go fishing catch a ball game or just sit on your fat ass but lets not talk about the leafs until then

JOe
July 12, 2007 / 14:39

The NHL does not care about Canada.....I don't care about the NHL anymore. I will never support any of their advertisers.

The Witness
July 15, 2007 / 03:38

Oh my. Welcome to our world!

After 4 years of waiting, the North East finally comes into our buildings. The Leafs haven't been on our part of the coast since before the lock-out. That's half of the original 6. Our patience has finally paid off. The NHL has finally listened to our pleas and decided to reward our loyalty. I finally get to wear my Leaf jersey to the Honda Center. We finally get to see the Habs vs. Kings, Sharks vs. Bruins, and of course the Leafs vs the Stanley Cup Champion Ducks!

Yeah, Freddie the NHL hates Canadians. They're gonna make you wait a whole year for the Leafs to play the Canucks. Oh my! How will Canada survive? Right.

Once again, you see an issue from your side very well. This has been going on for years and it wasn't until it effected the Leafs that you make note of it?

Cheers from beautiful Socal. Eh!

Mike from Lowville
July 15, 2007 / 11:00

I've been saying for some time now. Let that upstart League of years gone by start up again, after all, Wayne came out of there.

Sammi
July 15, 2007 / 12:01

I agree with Joe....let's stop supporting the advertisers....maybe the NHL might listen.

Roshan
July 26, 2007 / 01:49

I think it is a shame. There is a huge excitement factor that comes in when any of the teams in Ottawa, Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Montreal & Edmonton face off against each other. I think Bettman should step down.

hughes net virginia
August 1, 2010 / 23:30

Intriguing concept. I am suprised I didn't see this on some of the large media sites first.Nicely played!

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Fishing Game
August 26, 2010 / 03:58

Excellent job.

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