The Winnipeg Jets aren’t in the NHL’s biggest media market. I think you’ll forgive me if I assume the NHL wasn’t devastated by their loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. An expansion team facing a team that can’t win the big game is a huge moneymaker for the sport.
But with Winnipeg vs Washington, we would’ve had a really fun matchup: Patrik Laine Vs Alex Ovechkin. The game’s top sniper and seven time Rocket Richard winner taking on the 20 year old version of himself.
I realize Patrik Laine has quite some way to go to be considered at Ovechkin’s level, but the two were 1-2 in goals scored this past season.