Finally the LeBron James fiasco is over. James, Dwyane Wade and some other “star” have all signed with the Miami Heat. I guess that’s the NHL equivalent of Sidney Crosby, Alexander Ovechkin and Manny Malholtra all signing with Washington (or some other team). Man, what a disaster for sports. Anyways I’m sure hockey fans around the world were wondering the same as me on Thursday night: “What if LeBron James played in the NHL?” Luckily, you have your answers:
- TSN would air a day-long broadcast complete with instant analysis from Bob McKenzie, Darren Dreger and two former NHLers named Mike who no one remembers.
- The Ottawa Senators wouldn’t show interest in a non-Russian born star who isn’t far removed from his prime.
- If Darryl Sutter hasn’t signed him before, he’s not going to now!
- The Vancouver Canucks would offer to retire his jersey with a nice ceremony set for next season. Even if his career ends up being just OK.
- Simon Gagne would still be asked to waive his no trade clause for completely unrelated reasons.
- The Los Angeles Kings wouldn’t have interest in him. But then they would. And then they wouldn’t. And then they would… Oh god! Make it stop already!
- LeBron James is definitely the solution to get the Lighthouse Project afloat.
- The Montreal Canadiens bid for James would inevitably come up short.
- Strangely, Philadelphia-based “insiders” would rate the odds of James ending up a Flyer a solid e4 or higher.
- The Toronto Maple Leafs would have little to no interest in James. Not because he’s an excellent player or financial commitments to other players but because he’s not a defenseman.
- Gary Bettman would declare the intense coverage of LeBron-gate a successful part of the NHL’s expansion strategy.
Stay classy, LeBron James.
