Missed Chance
Interviewing the commissioner of a sport often holds the promise of probing queries and insightful responses, but this was not the approach MacLean decided to take this year. He was more inclined to foster a comfortable setting with Bettman, a move that was met with broad criticism.
Jeff Veillette, a commentator, was the first to voice his disappointment with MacLean:
I miss when the annual Ron MacLean vs Gary Bettman interview was appointment viewing for those who wanted to see the latter actually get challenged. This year we got five minutes of Ron praising Gary and Gary listing off everyone who has ever denied the Coyotes an arena deal.
The Search for a New Perspective on Hockey Night in Canada
Ron MacLean's handling of the interview has incited rising dissatisfaction among fans. There's a growing consensus that a fresh perspective is needed on Hockey Night in Canada.
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