A couple of weeks back, I said that the league ought to pay close attention to ESPN's John Buccigross, as his influence with fans may be more powerful than the league might want to admit. In a way, Buccigross is developing the sort of relationship with NHL fans that Bill Simmons seems to have with his fan base.
Well, it looks like he has some influence on the press too.
Here's Stepehn Harris from today's Boston Herald:
In creating its new on-ice product, the NHL rightly wanted to do a better job of showcasing the prodigious talents of its best players. At times, that certainly has happened. But too much of the time now, the talent showcase has almost the feel of an All-Star Game
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