The NHL's dream

The NHL is hurting. Gary Bettman has turned the once popular league into nothing more than a sideshow for the few die-hards that have Versus. However there is a light at the end of the tunnel for the league; a Detroit-Pittsburgh final is a strong possibility this year. The NHL would be ecstatic to see two of its big three young stars, Evgeni Malkin and Sidney Crosby, take on the league most historic franchise; the Detroit Red Wings. While it won't skyrocket the league's TV ratings or help boost its overall perception amongst Americans today, a Detroit-Pittsburgh Stanley Cup final will lay the groundwork for a future hockey "Renaissance" in America.