Today during a new interview as the Winnipeg Jets returned to the ice goalie Eric Comrie has called for the NHL and Gary Bettman to make a major change. The <a href='https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2025/02/21/usa-canada-ratings-4-nations-face-off-espn-viewership-record/79466452007/' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>4 Nations Face-Off brought in some of the highest viewership ever seen in the history of the NHL</a> and hockey as a sport entirely. As a result of this astronomical jump in views, there is likely a whole new sector of NHL fans that will now be following the sport going forward. Unfortunately for most fans, the sport is just too expensive to get into beyond being a fan due to the price of hockey equipment and ice time. Today Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie has challenged Gary Bettman to make a change to help make the sport of hockey as a whole more affordable. <h3>Winnipeg Jets Goaltender Calls For Gary Bettman To Make A Major Change</h3> During a new interview with Winnipeg Jets reporter Mike McIntyre backup goaltender Eric Comrie was asked what he thought of the increased viewership of the 4 Nations Face-Off. In his response, Comrie admitted the growth of the sport is always great and then challenged Gary Bettman and the NHL to make playing hockey more affordable to try and convert some of these new fans to potential hockey athletes. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/mikemcintyrewpg/status/1893034500587712681'> </a></blockquote></div> This is an admirable move by Comrie who doesn't have to worry about the financial burden of expensive equipment anymore but still is trying to improve the conditions for the next generation. Unfortunately, his pleas will likely fail to be heard by Gary Bettman and the NHL overall. The NHL has the best opportunity they have ever had to build their fanbase with the momentum from the 4 Nations Face-Off combined with ESPN's reinforced commitment to the sport in the United States. As the season gets back underway in the coming days it will be interesting to see how Gary Bettman and the league takes advantage of all the new viewers taking notice.