damn right they need to get rid of smaller markets. one of the reasons hockey is so boring to the average viewer is that the talent pool is so diluted with AHL level players the game has to be slowed down with clutch and grab style for them to keep up. i was actually hoping the lockout would squeeze out a few franchises, why the hell should florida have 2 teams?!?
as far as crosby goes, i think he has to land on a team with a big market, and ya dont get much bigger than the rangers. i mean, if i was crosby, why would i want to play in nashville or columbus where there are no fans or interest? the best thing for the league i think would be to have crosby in a place where he could get the maximum exposure to fans.
oh, and i think they\'re doing tag up offsides and are gonna try to call more holding, we\'ll see how that works out.
i guess they\'re gonna try to put more teams in the playoffs too, 20 up from 16. it\'s gonna be like special ed musical chairs, everybody\'s a winner.