It would be understandable to hold the opinion that at least some of the owners in the NHL don’t actually care about what fans think about them. After all, it’s their lockout that has deprived the unwashed masses of their favorite pastime and the man they employ to run the league, Gary Bettman, has already stated that he believes fans will return because of how much they love the sport.

In a cynical way, owners shouldn’t care what fans think: You want to see the best hockey in the world? It’s my house. Buy a ticket, I’ll be in my luxury box downing popcorn and white wine.

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