ESPN.com No, LeBrun, you crazy! Yay, hockey earlier! I agree. The finals wouldn't be in a warm weather month! At first I didn't like what he had to say. But having an IIHF All-Star team would be awesome. The worlds best vs the NHL's best. That would be a game to watch! Sounds legit. I vote yay. I vote hell Yay! I mean hell yeah.
Other than his first proposal (which makes sense, but I totally agree with you on), LeBrun hits the nail on the head with ideas... which are a nice compilation of the general opinion of the leagues fans, which Gary Bettman's NHL ignores. I think the most intriguing is the IIHF vs. NHL All-Star game (or KHL vs. NHL, whichever they choose). That would OWN, and I'd love to watch that every year. Also, if they are to keep the skills competition, they should make it last longer and make it like it used to be before more unnecessary changes were made. (like the rated shootouts)
Yeah he did a very good job. I love watching world championship games, and something like world vs the NHL or the KHL vs the NHL is just a fantastic idea. But I still think Gary is doing a good job as commish. He might have trouble convincing other nations, leagues and players to play against the NHL.
