Post by Sinclair Promotions on Oct 6, 2014 22:40:24 GMT -5
Like I said earlier. I am all for expanding the NHL by two teams.
There are far too many franchises right now that are losing money hand over fist for the league to support four more teams. Quite simply two franchises (Florida & Buffalo) could and probably should be moved. Hell even the rechristened "Arizona" Coyotes should be moved.
The NHL should put more focus on putting teams were there is a fan demand. Toronto is the BIGGEST market in the League (in terms of revenue) and the Leafs wouldn't be hit too hard by having another team in the GTA. Atlanta failed twice, Phoenix/Arizona is a failed experiment that should have had the plug pulled YEARS ago. Seattle failed once already, but with Vancouver/Minnesota/Calgary/Edmonton/Colorado all right there Seattle, if they get a team will have numerous rivalries to build upon, which should help that franchise (as long as they competitive right out of the gate). Kansas City has also failed in the past, but that is another story.
Sadly most US teams struggle when they aren't competitive on the ice. Where as the Canadian Teams for the most part generate a profit, or only face low loses. Edmonton is the biggest exception to this rule, but I think once they get there new arena built that could turn things around. Winnipeg is going to need a new arena before long, as I highly doubt there 15,000+ arena will help them to keep making money in the long run.
I honestly can't wait for the day that Gary Bettman either steps down or gets fired. He has been the absolute worst thing that has happened to the NHL, but that is a story for another day.
There are far too many franchises right now that are losing money hand over fist for the league to support four more teams. Quite simply two franchises (Florida & Buffalo) could and probably should be moved. Hell even the rechristened "Arizona" Coyotes should be moved.
The NHL should put more focus on putting teams were there is a fan demand. Toronto is the BIGGEST market in the League (in terms of revenue) and the Leafs wouldn't be hit too hard by having another team in the GTA. Atlanta failed twice, Phoenix/Arizona is a failed experiment that should have had the plug pulled YEARS ago. Seattle failed once already, but with Vancouver/Minnesota/Calgary/Edmonton/Colorado all right there Seattle, if they get a team will have numerous rivalries to build upon, which should help that franchise (as long as they competitive right out of the gate). Kansas City has also failed in the past, but that is another story.
Sadly most US teams struggle when they aren't competitive on the ice. Where as the Canadian Teams for the most part generate a profit, or only face low loses. Edmonton is the biggest exception to this rule, but I think once they get there new arena built that could turn things around. Winnipeg is going to need a new arena before long, as I highly doubt there 15,000+ arena will help them to keep making money in the long run.
I honestly can't wait for the day that Gary Bettman either steps down or gets fired. He has been the absolute worst thing that has happened to the NHL, but that is a story for another day.
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