NHL facing stiff competition in Russia

A few months ago, I read a piece in the Globe and Mail about how the National Hockey League was dismissive of a possible European super league that might start to take away some of it premier players. This New York Times article suggests the reality is not too far away, as an oil-rich Russia is beginning to lure some of its star players back. It also demonstrates how wrong-headed the NHL has been in growing the game. The league sees the U.S. as it’s future, where it should really be looking to places where people know and love the game.