[vincesanity82]

After months of in-fighting, the NHL Players Associating finally got around to hiring a replacement for the oft-colluding Ted Saskin.

Ironically, the man they hired, Paul Kelly, is the man who once helped take down former PA head Alan Eagleson.

"I really do believe that it's a new day. I want it to be a positive relationship between the NHL Players' Association and the league. I think we owe it to the fans to put that lockout/work stoppage and all of those issues behind us."

"To focus on the game, win back our traditional fans, develop new young fans, do a better job of marketing our young stars of the game, do a better job of the TV coverage and the media attention particularly down in the United States."

The Ice Sheet: NHLPA Gets a New Boss - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[EmpireWF]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

"To develop new young fans, do a better job of marketing our young stars of the game, do a better job of the TV coverage and the media attention particularly down in the United States."

Wow, that's a loaded statement isn't it. lol

How about MARKET YOUR PLAYERS, PERIOD. Not a better job, JUST TRY DOING IT. I swear this is the most inept sports league.

Better job of TV coverage? Does the NHL even have national coverage? Versus count?

What a joke this league is.

[Lefty Noob]

Exactly, Empire. The TV deal with Versus is a joke. Where's the NHL commercials? How come Crosby doesn't have a deal with Gatoraide or something? No way the kid's going to be able to save your league (at least in the States) if he doesn't start getting some exposure. At least this guy recognizes there's a problem, and hopefully he can find ways to get us interested in the game again.