Fans outraged as Stanley Cup Finals hit lowest ratings since 2007 - "NHL has become unwatchable"

The NHL Stanley Cup Finals, one of the most anticipated events in hockey, experienced a significant blow this year in terms of national broadcast ratings. According to recent data, the ratings plummeted by a staggering 43% compared to the previous year, making it the least viewed Finals since 2007.Allan Walsh🏒@walshaWe knew it was going to be bad but holy hell. The Stanley Cup Finals national broadcast ratings down 43% this year from last year. It was the least viewed Stanley Cup Finals since 2007.7549770We knew it was going to be bad but holy hell. The Stanley Cup Finals national broadcast ratings down 43% this year from last year. It was the least viewed Stanley Cup Finals since 2007.This revelation sparked various reactions from NHL fans across Twitter, who expressed their thoughts on this disappointing outcome.One fan on Twitter wittily remarked,&quot;I guess the bolts and avs match up was an actual match up.&quot;docknox@URlamintations@walsha I guess the bolts and avs match up was an actual match up.8@walsha I guess the bolts and avs match up was an actual match up.Another fan voiced their opinion, stating,&quot;Two non-hockey towns playing for the Stanley Cup was bound to be a disaster.&quot;Ed Silha 🇺🇦@ItsEdSilha@walsha Two non Hockey towns playing for the Stanley Cup was bound to be a disaster2@walsha Two non Hockey towns playing for the Stanley Cup was bound to be a disasterCriticizing the officiating, one fan argued,&quot;Probably because there was an obvious agenda. The refs are garbage.&quot;Darcy Beck@orangeblack67@walsha Probably because there was an obvious agenda. The refs are garbage.134@walsha Probably because there was an obvious agenda. The refs are garbage.Expressing skepticism about the NHL's focus on promoting U.S.-based teams, another fan sarcastically remarked,&quot;Lol keep pushing for US teams.&quot;Oldorio@oldorio@walsha Lol keep pushing for US teams4@walsha Lol keep pushing for US teamsdocknox@URlamintations@walsha I guess the bolts and avs match up was an actual match up.8@walsha I guess the bolts and avs match up was an actual match up.Richie@LeafsTattoos@walsha @NHL is corrupt.Start a new league.13@walsha @NHL is corrupt.Start a new league.juan pablo@Pizz14@walsha No one is interested in hockey in the dessert.191@walsha No one is interested in hockey in the dessert.Professor of Puck@ProfessorOfPuck@walsha I blame the officiating. Almost every game I watched had lob-sided officiating that clearly favored one team over the other. Made it unwatchable for me and clearly many others.39@walsha I blame the officiating. Almost every game I watched had lob-sided officiating that clearly favored one team over the other. Made it unwatchable for me and clearly many others.Puppy White Tours 🇨🇦@puppywhite15@walsha Playoffs are too long. People lose interest as weather gets better. Needs to be completed by end of May at the latest1463@walsha Playoffs are too long. People lose interest as weather gets better. Needs to be completed by end of May at the latestStephen Harris@mononclesteve@walsha Lifetime fan here: didn’t watch a game. I still play hockey, but this year I stopped caring about the NHL. Between Bettman, ubiquitous betting ads and the holographic boards, NHL hockey has become unwatchable.151@walsha Lifetime fan here: didn’t watch a game. I still play hockey, but this year I stopped caring about the NHL. Between Bettman, ubiquitous betting ads and the holographic boards, NHL hockey has become unwatchable.Джоел Гаврещук (J Hawr) 🇺🇦 🇨🇦@JHawr11@walsha By far the worst finals in a long time.17@walsha By far the worst finals in a long time.As the NHL and its fans reflect on this year's Stanley Cup Finals ratings, it becomes evident that various factors played a role in the decline.Highlights from the Vegas Golden Knights' Stanley Cup FinalsIn a series of heartwarming moments, the Vegas Golden Knights showcased their spirit and camaraderie during the League Finals. The team's goalie, Jonathan Douglas Quick, experienced a triumphant victory alongside his two children, Carter and Madison. The sight of them celebrating together represented the importance of family and the joy of achieving a lifelong dream.Another touching moment unfolded when Mark Stone, known for his passion and commitment to the game, displayed his thoughtfulness on the grand stage. As the celebrations began, Stone realized that his teammate, Chandler Stephenson, had not yet placed his baby in the Cup. Without hesitation, Stone turned back, ensuring that the newest member of the Golden Knights' family could be included in this special moment.Alex Pietrangelo, a talented defenseman, experienced the fulfillment of a lifelong dream as he celebrated his second League victory. Joined by his wife and four adorable children, Pietrangelo's triumph with a new team, following his previous championship with the St. Louis Blues, was made even sweeter by the presence of his loving family.Reilly Smith added to the collection of heartwarming moments with his act of pure delight during the finals. He took turns placing his little ones in the Stanley Cup, forever etching their bond into hockey history. This gesture exemplified the strong connection between family and the game, creating a cherished memory that will last a lifetime.

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