Fans call out Gary Bettman and the NHL for unfairly scheduling the Toronto Maple Leafs' games
The NHL always has a tall task to decide the best schedule for every team during the offseason and now it looks like the Leafs are getting the short end of the stick.
When teams play in the second half of a back-to-back, they tend to be much more sluggish and often have a terrible record during those games.
This month alone, the Leafs they have a 2-2-0 record in the first half of back-to-backs and they have a 1-3-0 record in the second half. Given their record, this is quite concerning.
Now, concerns about how Washington is seemingly favorited versus the Leafs in these back-to-backs have been raised.
Heading into January, the Leafs will only play one back-to-back but will also play 13 games throughout the month. However, 8 of these games will be played at home which will be a massive help to the players who have been busy this season.
While the NHL schedule will never be perfect for every team, as some need to travel farther than others, the NHL is doing all it possibly can to have the fairest on-ice product time and time again.
Hopefully in the future, with advancements in technology, the NHL can create the perfect schedule that treats every team fairly and ensures the league offers an equal chance for every team.
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DECEMBRE 30 | 341 ANSWERS Fans call out Gary Bettman and the NHL for unfairly scheduling the Toronto Maple Leafs' games Does the NHL unfairly schedule the Toronto Maple Leafs' games? |
Yes | 149 | 43.7 % |
No | 192 | 56.3 % |
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