from Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey Now,

Former Detroit Red Wing Igor Larionov’s son, Igor II, said on social media this week what many NHL fans are feeling.

“Blackout restrictions are the stupidest things in the sports world,” the young Larionov said. “The fact I can’t stream local teams is embarrassing.”

“Plus,” Igor II said. “I don’t know a single person under 40 that has cable. Everyone is streaming and the league is so far behind on this.”

Igor II is not alone in his complaint

With the start of TV contract, the NHL’s blackout rules are a bit more restrictive. Many fans have sat down to watch a game only to discover it is blacked out. Others have also used social media to complain.

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