In the article Bettman makes a logical case for playing more games in Europe, referring to the large numbers of Czechs, Slovaks, Russians, Swedes, Finns and others currently in the NHL and mentioning that their fans back home would love to see them play. So where are the first two games being played? England. I haven't checked lately, but I don't think there too many from the U.K. currently playing in the NHL. Why didn't they start in Stockholm, Prague, Helsinki, or Moscow?
George O'Leary, 2007-09-23 15:53:31

Of course, and the best way to do this is by moving most of the U.S. based teams over there.
jeff, 2007-09-23 13:48:50