The Detroit News. Just when people thought the NHL might have gotten a handle on it early last season, it's coming back. Bowman was miffed after Monday's Red Wings victory over the Thrashers because of Atlanta's obstructive style. It's the lesser-talented teams who usually play the style of hockey, attempting to keep scores low and pounce on more talented teams' frustration and turnovers.
Players understand why certain teams play it.
But they doubt it's good for the game. Hopefully they'll do something about it. Melrose's musings ESPN analyst Barry Melrose said the Western Conference is, from top to bottom, deeper than the East this season. And the best team in the West are the Red Wings. All that's changed now.