Not sure Bettman is personally responsible here. I read that LA was pushing hard for the game at the Coliseum. The local organizations are gung-ho about the $$. Did Bettman force college hockey to have outdoor games? They are increasing too.
Weather in Chicago might not be bad for a March game, we are often still playing out on the lakes here in Madison (2 hrs north) in Mid-March.
Don't waste Iglina with Malkin and Neal, he'd never get the puck. Those two didn't even need Morrow, they controlled the puck in the offensive zone all by themselves. Iglina with Sutter and Cooke would be a hell of a grind line.
Yeah all they have to do is win the games now. I do recall a couple years ago how the Philadelphia Eagles were anointed when they scored coup after free agent coup. Then they started playing actual games....
Well you can't blame them to be confused by a sport where you get points for a loss, and some hits get you suspended, bu not open fistfights during the game.
Check your facts. Ovie absolutely gets punished. From the Washington Post: By Tarik El-Bashir, Published: January 23, 2012
Alex Ovechkin received his longest suspension to date Monday when the Washington Capitals??? captain was banned three games without pay for his illegal hit on the Penguins??? Zbynek Michalek, a blow the NHL ruled ???recklessly??? made contact with the Pittsburgh defenseman???s head.
It is the third time in the past three seasons Ovechkin has been suspended by the league for hits the league deemed dangerous. The hard-hitting left wing has also been fined twice.
Weather in Chicago might not be bad for a March game, we are often still playing out on the lakes here in Madison (2 hrs north) in Mid-March.
From the Washington Post:
By Tarik El-Bashir, Published: January 23, 2012
Alex Ovechkin received his longest suspension to date Monday when the Washington Capitals??? captain was banned three games without pay for his illegal hit on the Penguins??? Zbynek Michalek, a blow the NHL ruled ???recklessly??? made contact with the Pittsburgh defenseman???s head.
It is the third time in the past three seasons Ovechkin has been suspended by the league for hits the league deemed dangerous. The hard-hitting left wing has also been fined twice.