[WcF: Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings]

LA isn't a weak hockey market at all, they just aren't a top hockey market. I'd rank them somewhere between 11-20 in the middle.

In terms of TV numbers, they're actually one of the worst. Kings/devils stanley cup finals were the least watched finals since 2007 (OTT/ANA).

http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/2012/6/13/3083145/stanley-cup-finals-tv-ratings-2012-series-hits-lowest-numbers-since

Kings ranked in the bottom 5 in ratings this year.

http://www.jewelsfromthecrown.com/2014/2/24/5443984/la-kings-in-the-bottom-5-in-tv-ratings

They aren't a hockey market. NBA will always be king in that market.

[WcF: Chicago Blackhawks vs Los Angeles Kings]

FTR I'm just mocking people who blame the refs in general

Lets be honest. If the refs were handing the game to someone, wouldn't they want LA, a lesser market to win? Hmmm?

False. Hawks/Rangers will probably end up bringing in gigantic numbers. Maybe even the highest ratings in NHL history. LA just isnt a hockey market.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/hockey/blackhawks/ct-ratings-blackhawks-sherman-nhl-playoffs-spt-053-20140530,0,3215873.column

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