As Ripper pointed out the analogy failed misserably. I think what would make a much better analogy would be a pre-lockout NHL as opposed to a post-lockout NHL. Before the game became dull and predictable. We would consistently see teams with huge guys who couldn't skate worth a lick, but it didn't matter because they could hook and grab and slow the game down, so that they could make up their lack of skill by simply bullying the other team. Post lockout it became apparent that if a guy couldn't skate, he couldn't play in the league anymore. We saw and increase in goals, excitement and entertainment.

 

Just because the game is being played the way it is, doesn't make it right.