The NHL season has already started, and they have six games scheduled in three different European cities: Hurricanes/Wild in Helsinki, Sharks/Blue Jackets in Stockholm, and Bruins/Coyotes in Prague. The NHL isn't the only leage to host games on another continent, however.
Next March, the NBA will have two games in London between the New Jersey Nets and the Toronto Raptors.
On Halloween, the NFL will hold it's fourth regular season game, also in London, between the Broncos and the 49ers.
The NHL has had several European players in the league over the past few years, and since 2007, when the King's and the Ducks had their historic 2-game clash in London, has had the practice of kicking off the regular season in Europe. This appears to be the first of many steps that the NHL is taking to put additional teams in Europe.
But in my opinion, the NHL reconsider putting franchises across the pond.
For starters, travel would be a heavy concern. It's about a seven to eight-hour flight from the east coast to many European cities, which would spell killer travel trips for the North American, and Euro teams.
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Keep It Continental: Why The NHL Shouldn’t Put Teams In Europe
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