You are correct, there. Unfortunately the league is revenue driven. The NHL, teams and players all make more money when the ratings are higher. The satisfaction of true hockey fans is far from their top priority.
The post that I was responding to made no mention of the bracket system. Not to mention that using a bracket structure has little to do with which teams will advance.
Further proof that hockey is much more of a team sport than basketball, where all it takes is one superstar to propel a team. The last place Milwaukee Bucks drafted Lou Alcindor and by his sophomore season they were NBA champs.
Yes, both Matthews and McDavid eliminated. That probably means the impact of a Connor Bedard might only be a partial cure for the Hawks (assuming they draft him).
Whenever the Leafs get tough they end up in the penalty box on the PK or get suspended. The Leafs cannot get away with things other teams get away with. So Leafs have to stay soft and disciplined, it's frustrating.
Leafs fans are too soft. The arena is why too quiet. Stuff happens in Toronto for which we would have riots in Montreal...
Leaf fans were great during the playoffs, they were loud before the game started, but the Leafs didn't give them much to cheer for, they only won 1 home game. The away game's fans outside Maple Leafs Square were packed and loud.
Should have kept Lou Lamoriello a bit longer.
