Eddie Enshrouded
One of the new “more access to players” features of this new NHL is the impromtu interview given at the end of every game with that game’s number one star. I’ve seen it a few times already in different arenas and assume it’s a league-wide policy (perhaps only when the #1 star is a home team player?). The interview is not only televised, but also broadcast within the arena itself for the fans. It’s a good idea for the most part, a little way for the fans to get to know the players better. Tonight’s Bruins-Leafs #1 star was Eddie Belfour, who made 49 saves leading the Leafs to a 5-4 win over the Bruins after a shootout. Eddie was interviewed right after the game and didn’t bother taking his mask off. Besides not giving us the clearest audio, he remains as faceless to some as he did before. No one’s going to have the best hair after the game, that’s understandable, but perhaps the interviewer could have a towel and even a hat ready and all players, goaltenders and position players (especially those with tinted visors), should be encouraged to shed their helmets for post-game interviews. If the NHL wants more recognizable faces, these guys have to be seen in the first place. Exposed faces good, impressions of Dumb Donald bad.
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