Nuxfanabroad Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Seems every year they just squeak in to play a round. Still they lose 10's of millions in the desert. Joke & a travesty. It's in the league's/player's interest for Phx to make some playoff revenue. What an embarrassing fiasco, Bettman & co created! Wouldn't be surprised if every Western team donates a win, and/or loser point to this sad cause, especially in the last half of the season. Hey, it affects EVERYONE's bottom line, & players especially want to see that cap continue to grow, while holding down escrow %, don't they? Sorry if this sounds jaded/cynical; love our team, but very skeptical on business practice within the NHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple Juice Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Unless Phoenix somehow magically wins a Cup, hockey will never be big in Glendale. That's how/why Anaheim, San Jose, Tampa, Dallas, and Carolina are now somewhat successful in their own rights for hockey. Because they won a Cup, people that live there flock to see what this "Cup" is all about and then get into it... But then again, attendance is still an issue for teams in the Southeastern part of the US as well as Dallas and Phoenix so it's tough to keep attendance.. Hockey is 4th for every average American because they only care about NFL, NBA and MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 So tomorrow, not surprised if we play at a lethargic pace, & it looks like a Clb/Nash replay. We edge ahead & they "fight valiantly" to tie it in the 3rd. Sorta' like a game of chess with your little brother, where you begin the game with only 1 rook & 1 bishop on the back row. The contest truly starts when the reff drops the puck for OT... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'NucK™ Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 cant really specify more than the poster above.. although some of your points are valid, does your worry about officiating vs PHX really deserve a forum post? i guess we can at least look at some evidence.. feb26: https://www.youtube....e&v=_mvUeUa5uaU mar21: https://www.youtube....e&v=Rn7F9z7cMGg if youre referring to mike smith... it has nothing to do with phx.. he is just a plug who dives after purposefully getting in the way of skaters behind the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Canuck Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Unless Phoenix somehow magically wins a Cup, hockey will never be big in Glendale. That's how/why Anaheim, San Jose, Tampa, Dallas, and Carolina are now somewhat successful in their own rights for hockey. Because they won a Cup, people that live there flock to see what this "Cup" is all about and then get into it... But then again, attendance is still an issue for teams in the Southeastern part of the US as well as Dallas and Phoenix so it's tough to keep attendance.. Hockey is 4th for every average American because they only care about NFL, NBA and MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuxfanabroad Posted April 8, 2013 Author Share Posted April 8, 2013 Nah Nuck, not really worried about that-but the very concept of "The 'Yotes", & their ownership is a laughable conflict of interest. Maybe I'd undertand/accept the circumstance if it was a couple wks/months to bridge through to the end of one particular season(transitioning owners)...But no, it's evolved into a ludicrous situation for any pro sports league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Mind Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I'm not quite sure how it works, but isn't there revenue sharing to make up for teams like Phoenix? If that's the case, then it wouldn't really matter since the majority of the major markets are in a playoff spot and would make up that lost money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'NucK™ Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 i didnt realize that sedin got a diving penalty on this play while i was watching the game... pretty ridiculous actually lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 If its cuz they have low attendence is a problem, and you think officiating will interfere the game, moving to quebec might be a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzY Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Unless Phoenix somehow magically wins a Cup, hockey will never be big in Glendale. That's how/why Anaheim, San Jose, Tampa, Dallas, and Carolina are now somewhat successful in their own rights for hockey. Because they won a Cup, people that live there flock to see what this "Cup" is all about and then get into it... But then again, attendance is still an issue for teams in the Southeastern part of the US as well as Dallas and Phoenix so it's tough to keep attendance.. Hockey is 4th for every average American because they only care about NFL, NBA and MLB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John.Tallhouse Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The Yotes already picked up 2 points from us.. No chance they do again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedMachine Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Maybe I'd undertand/accept the circumstance if it was a couple wks/months to bridge through to the end of one particular season(transitioning owners)...But no, it's evolved into a ludicrous situation for any pro sports league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayRayDown Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 i didnt realize that sedin got a diving penalty on this play while i was watching the game... pretty ridiculous actually lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-DLC- Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Since there is now a GDT, we'll continue this discussion there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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