Predators Move: NHL Turns Its Back Again on Canada (National Post)

Is hockey Canada's game (I know officially it's lacrosse) ?

Perhaps, but it should not be claimed that hockey NHL style is Canada's game.

Recent events concerning the possible move of the Nashvile Predators (what were there doing there to start with ?) should dispel any illusions of the even the most dedicated fans of NHL hockey.

It's about Gary Bettman's "vision" for the game - and that is one of American netowrk TV. Forget about the fact that it appears most Americans don't care about hockey.

A good analysis of the reality of hockey in Canada in the face of the Bettman vision can be found in the National Post:


"Bettman pulling strings"
Bruce Arthur, National PostPublished: Thursday, June 28, 2007
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=a3f9542d-9a6e-412f-a8e6-93956bf37ee2&k=13068&p=2


Related article: Canadian billionaire Jim Balsillie's deal to purchase the Nashville Predators of the NHL and relocate the team to Hamilton appears unlikely as the current owner prepares to announce an exclusive deal with a new bidder, the National Post has learned.
http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=77cd7dde-2680-41ef-b875-42b3714ba3d8&k=13390