Apparently, it's all just marketing.

That is, according to ESPN host Keith Olbermann, who recently dismantled the myth that the NHL was originally composed of just six teams: The Montreal Canadiens, The Boston Bruins, The Toronto Maple Leafs, The Detroit Red Wings, The Chicago Blackhawks and The New York Rangers.

Don't watch if you want to keep your illusions intact.

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