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The night kicked off with an explosive reaction towards the NHL, as a commentator declared a distaste for the league. His frustration stemmed from an apparent "war" the NHL has launched against content creators, preventing access to clips and fueling resentment among influencers. He emphasized that while the NHL may be buoyed by a record-setting audience, the league is oblivious to its own downward trajectory in publicity and viewership compared to emerging sports options. The commentator expressed a willingness to support the WNBA—much to his own chagrin—due to its acknowledgment that even negative attention is better than no attention at all.