Hockey Goes Global: What's Behind the NHL's German Expansion?
The National Hockey League's (NHL) decision to bring two of its premier teams, the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers, to Germany for a pair of regular season games in 2027 28 has sent shockwaves through the hockey world.
This move appears to be a straightforward attempt by the NHL to grow its fan base abroad, but it speaks to a more complex web of motivations that reflect the league's broader ambitions.