I don't think the talent is watered down anymore. 
  
It was for a long time, but, watching some games this year, the players conditioning, endurance, skating skills, stick handling and shooting skills 
  
are absolutely amazing. 
  
  
Don't know much about it, but I guess, Europeans, better American college hockey, and kids seriously training from the time their little, is why. 
  
The games might be slow sometimes, but the skill and conditioning levels are very high. 
  
I wonder if Saskatchewan has enough people to support a team now. They sure have enough money. 
  
  
never thought I 'd say it, but the stanley cup winners from the last five years or so would kill the teams from the good old days.