No doubt Mr. Ayres would have gladly paid $500 and then some to play in an NHL game. Sometimes good things happen.
His 15 min. aren't up yet.
https://www.newsobserver.com/sports/nhl/carolina-hurricanes/article240570701.html
David Ayres' one-off brought joy for most people, but not for the NHL who understandably isn't fond of a player employed by one team playing for another team against the team he is employed by. Yet the probability of this happening is so small, why worry?
Joy from Mr. Ayres Wife:
"I am the happiest, proudest woman on the planet because my human got to live out his ultimate dream...."
'As David entered the game, Sarah couldn’t contain her excitement. “F–K ME!!!!” she tweeted.'