The sport has already been ruined by the ridiculous interference rules. There is no real defense played anymore. It’s like watching an NBA game. And don’t get me started on shootouts...
I’d say the real problem with North American hockey is all the slots reserved for slow, unathletic Canadians who “earned” it by coming up through the Jr Hockey ranks.
Open the game up, speed the game up, and get rid of the no talent hacks...
Nobody that has watched the game over the last 30 years could make that comment. How much defense was there in the 80s?
It’s like watching an NBA game
Except it's interesting. Doesn't have 472 timeouts per game. Doesn't penalize for touching. The last 30 seconds don't take 8 minutes. Doesn't make annoying squeaking noises. Doesn't assault you with ghetto culture and "music" at the arena. And, the players don't produce 8 bastard children each.
And don’t get me started on shootouts...
Nobody that pays $90 to see a game wants to go home with a tie.