NHL Saved by Ovechkin, Crosby Post-Lockout
Return of Superstars Sparked Post-Lockout NHL Renaissance
Ovechkin, Crosby Boosted League's Popularity, Revenue
The NHL is enjoying a renaissance in recent years, and much of the credit goes to two superstars: Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby. After the 2004-05 season was wiped out by a lockout, the NHL returned with a new collective bargaining agreement that put a greater emphasis on offense. This led to an explosion of scoring, and Ovechkin and Crosby were at the forefront of this movement. Ovechkin is a Russian winger who was drafted by the Washington Capitals in 2004. He is one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history, and he has won the Rocket Richard Trophy (awarded to the league's leading goal scorer) nine times. Crosby is a Canadian center who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2005. He is a complete player who can score goals, set up his teammates, and play defense. Crosby has won the Hart Trophy (awarded to the league's most valuable player) three times. Both Ovechkin and Crosby are incredibly popular players, and they have helped to bring new fans to the NHL. They are also both very marketable, and they have helped to boost the league's revenue. In the years since the lockout, the NHL has seen a significant increase in television ratings and attendance. The league has also signed several lucrative new television deals. There is no doubt that Ovechkin and Crosby have played a major role in the NHL's resurgence. They are two of the most exciting players in the league, and they have helped to make the NHL a more popular and profitable sport.Here are some of the specific ways that Ovechkin and Crosby have helped to save the NHL:
- They have increased scoring, which has made the game more exciting for fans.
- They have helped to bring new fans to the NHL, especially young fans.
- They have helped to boost the league's revenue, which has allowed the NHL to invest in new initiatives.
- They have helped to make the NHL a more global sport, which has increased its popularity around the world.
The NHL is fortunate to have two superstars like Ovechkin and Crosby. They have helped to save the league, and they continue to be two of the most popular and exciting players in the game today.
