LeBrun: The Kid Factor

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Keep Watching Canada
Published 5/5/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... parts of the opening two rounds with the Penguins, I would urge Canadian hockey fans not to turn off their TVs. They’re as fun to watch as any team in the NHL. But the fact is U.S.-only semi-finals just don’t appeal nearly as much to Canadians.... A Penguins-Wings final would also be the best-case scenario when it comes to convincing Canadian hockey fans to stay in front of their TV sets in early June when a late tee time or a drink on a nearby patio seems so much more appealing. more

Spring has Sprung
Published 5/5/2008 by Tom at Tom Benjamin's NHL Weblog
... May 05, 2008 Spring has Sprung I'm not sure why Pierre LeBrun thinks it is his job to convince Canadians to stay in front of their TV sets, but he apparently does : Having spent parts of the opening two rounds with the Penguins, I would urge Canadian hockey fans not to turn off their TVs. They're as fun to watch as any team in the NHL. But the fact is U.S.-only semi-finals just don't appeal nearly as much to Canadians. Until the Habs were knocked out, I still saw the occasional Montreal car flag driving around town, but in my area the hockey season might as well be over. ...

Something new to blame the Wings for--a lack of Canadian interest in Conference Finals
Published 5/5/2008 by George James Malik at Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com
... in a row and fifth championship in 15 years, will likely bring hockey fans to their television sets, especially when the quarterfinals, semifinals and finals arrive next week. The Red Wings, of course, are the worst offenders in terms of "Canadian content": Detroit Red Wings (8 [Canadians] of 24 [players]) - Daniel Cleary, Dallas Drake, Kris Draper, Mark Hartigan, Darren Helm, Darren McCarty, Chris Osgood, Brad Stuart. The Sportsnet's Pierre LeBrun says that the theory has legs... May 5, Sportsnet : It has been seven years since Canada hasn't had one of its six NHL teams in a ...