I think starting the season earlier would be a good idea. Living in Minnesota, hockey is huge. The most intense hockey times are around Christmas when everyone goes to the rinks a lot, and then about a month ago when the State High School tournament takes place. By the time the playoffs get deep its already becoming summer and hockey season is over. Even last year when the Wild made their push, by the Anaheim series there was so much else going on. If the Stanley Cup took place earlier I think it would get more attention in states like Minnesota, Michigan, and New England states, then again what other states watch hockey?
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