The King (Kaufman)

Why King Kaufman of Salon is one of my favourite sports writers (even though he doesn't write about hockey nearly often enough). From today's column:

"Edmonton-Carolina is exactly the kind of all-small-market final that could never have happened if the NHL hadn't interrupted play for a year with a lockout that was necessary to get the league's financial house in order and restore competitive balance.

"Just look at the last Stanley Cup Finals before the stoppage: Tampa Bay vs. Calgary.

"Hmm. Wait a minute."