Ever Heard Of Detroit Or Toronto?

The Sporting News apparently exists in some kind of parallel universe where Anaheim qualifies as a “hockey hotbed.” This would be the same Anaheim that ranked 26th in the NHL in attendance last season, has not sold out a game since opening night this season, and looked little better than half full for its most recent home game on Sunday. Bob Hille of The Sporting News notes that fans suddenly materialized when the Ducks started winning in the playoffs last spring. He has “hockey hotbed” confused with “jumping aboard a winner.”