I've been thinking about this a lot. My interest in the Caps dwindled to almost nothing last and this season. And couldn't determine if it was because I was waiting for the postseason, or the thrill of the chase was gone.
I wonder if it will be that way for baseball
The NHL regular season is set up to be so boring. I grew up in Canada with hockey definitely as my first love. But a point system that encourages playing for a tie, and too many teams making the playoffs, just makes for a blah regular season. I'm a much bigger fan of baseball as a sport. I don't know if a 60 game season in empty stands is going to be all that engaging, but the NL East is set up to provide some good pennant races for the next few years.