The NHL Is Releasing Its Own ‘Hot’ Fanfic. Romance Lovers Hate It

The National Hockey League (NHL) is releasing a series of romance-style audio stories to promote its games. The stories, which are part of a larger marketing campaign, are designed to appeal to a wider audience and increase fan engagement. However, some romance fans have criticized the move, calling it cheap pandering that doesn't address deeper issues such as toxic masculinity in the sport. The NHL has not made any official statement regarding the criticism.