Gritty did not influence NHL’s decision to include Flyers in 2019 Global Series

The Philadelphia Flyers' hugely popular mascot Gritty was one of the major success stories in the National Hockey League last season. But the reach of the social media sensation played no role in the league's decision to include the Flyers in the 2019 Global Series in Europe, NHL chief revenue officer Keith Wachtel has told SportBusiness.

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