As you all probably know, I've always been someone who loves sports, and the three leagues I've consistently called my favourites are the NFL, the NHL, and the NBA. But today, I want to focus primarily on the NHL and NBA because I think the narratives surrounding both leagues have become far more similar than many fans are willing to admit. For years, hockey fans and the NBA have criticized the NBA for its era of player empowerment and constant movement. Depending on who you

Last week, once the NHL season ended and the Carolina Hurricanes hoisted the Stanley Cup, I did what I always do when a season ends for a sport I love… I immediately went to check the title odds for the next season's championship. One thing immediately caught my eye. The Florida Panthers were sitting at 12-1 to win the Stanley Cup. I know they missed the playoffs this past season, but that was largely due to injuries. Alexander Barkov missed the entire year after suffering a