The Boston Bruins already drew the 2010 Winter Classic, but it sounds like the team wants to be a part of another outdoor game. The pitch is a pretty strong one, too; they’d host the Montreal Canadiens at Gillette Stadium next time around, at least according to the Sports Business Daily’s Chris Botta.
Housing arguably the most storied rivalry in NHL history is a strong sell, but it’s not as if the league lacks suitors for outdoor games.
From Colorado to New York and even Cleveland, there are plenty of venues that would be delighted to host a game in unpredictable conditions. The most recent report points to four outdoor games taking place in 2014-15, but plenty can change to either add or subtract contests from the docket.
Still, it’s easy to see the allure of the Canadiens and Bruins adding even more history to a rivalry that’s meant a lot to the league for a very long time.