Well, either the NHL thinks highly of the Tampa Bay Lightning or they’re trying to get even with us for something or other…
There’s a news piece out of Pittsburgh (covered here by TSN.ca) stating the NHL is interested in having the Lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins open the 2008-09 campaign in Prague, Czech Republic.
Of course, there’s also this bit that shows you how much I’m reading the sports section these days:
A Lightning official confirmed in Sunday’s St. Petersburg Times that the Florida team has been approached by the league for participation.Lightning vs. Penguins and vice versa is a thrilling match-up when both teams are playing up to their potential. It’s also a superb marketing tool. The only problem I see is, well, Gary and company? You guys still do a shit job marketing in the US — let alone in Europe. I know you need to make the NHL a global product but you also need to strengthen your exposure at home. Just saying…
