So the Hawks/Wild started at 8 and the Wings/Ducks at 10:30. Naturally there's no way, even in regulation, that game would have been over to see the start. I'm cool with that. Used to it. The NHL hasn't been able to crack that code...ever. Not since the USA Network...PRE-BETTMAN.

I listen to the first on the radio, on my phone. Got it. I'm ok. I know I'll have the game on NBCSN when OT ends in Chicago.

Over. Wild lose. I like that.

Wings/Ducks. First ten seconds of the second period then...poof. "Blacked out in your area." Fine. Switch to Fox Sports SW: "Blacked out in your area." Fine. Switch to Game Center Live: "Blacked out in your area."

Is this what you envisioned, Commissioner? Really?

This league is a joke.