hockey wasn't that great on TV unless you were a big fan... but now with HD TV, people can see the puck better. you are right about the terrible advertising in the NHL, because they should be jumping on the HD bandwagon and selling selling selling... i dont know why ESPN doesn't cover hockey at all... i don't know if its the NHL's fault or ESPN's doing... i mean the NHRA drag racing(which is also an awesome sport but not good ratings), pro bowling, and pro billiards is still on ESPN, so i'm sure they could reach a deal
the thrashers have a young team, so hopefully they will be competitive soon... not to mention kovalchuk is a great player and very fun to watch...
i'm a penn stater, so i don't really have much to say about UGA vs GT... but i like dogs and i hate insects, so i'll give the nod to UGA... sorry but go PSU!!! and if you want to say anything bad about ohio state, michigan, or Pitt, i'll join you... haha