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You are right that the number of games does play a huge part. However, it is a significant milestone for the MLS.

As for the NHL, maybe the number of games and the length of the season is what is holding the NHL back from growth. It's arguable that's a problem the MLB might start running into.

Approximately October 1 to June 1 for the NHL. That's 9 months. When the 3rd round of the playoffs come around, NY south is building sandcastles on the beach.

Drop the NHL season down November to May and the games to 60-65 games a season and I think you hit the sweet spot. The season is shortened to the fall/winter/spring months and the regular season games mean a lot more. The running joke among avid sports fan that could take or leave the NHL, is "There still playing" when May/June roll around. Followed quickly by "Man, how long is there season."