AFrame14 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 That's the jagr effect. Now that he is growing out his mullet again I expect capacity crowds in Florida all seaaon long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackcanuck Posted October 11, 2015 Author Share Posted October 11, 2015 It is double good so Luongo is happy and won't retire soon! 2018 looks like the best year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV77 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Peter Luukko most likely has a lot to do with this. They brought him in this year from the Flyers organization where he was instrumental in marketing and sales. Owners as others have mentioned stopped giving away tickets last season and are determined to make it work in FLA. Vinny Viola is also willing to allow Tallon to spend to get what he needs. They wouldn't have brought Lu back otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoasting Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I was just there three weeks ago and they were offering lower seats, a beer and burger and parking for 80 dollars for two seats! It really makes you shake your head ar what we pay here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 This isn't that abnormal. Season openers often get higher attendances. Two years ago the Panthers actually had an even higher sellout attendance to open the season at 19,688 and they dominated that game in a 5-1 win. It likely won't last though. You have to keep in mind it is a different culture there. With Florida in general sports are more of a social event and just something to do to keep the rotation of free time fresh. It is literally like going to the movies. If the team loses people just kind of move on. As opposed to Vancouver or really any large sports market where sports are more of a lifestyle where people feel a need to follow it and invest in it emotionally. Manny Ramirez the former baseball player had a lot of Boston fans turn on him after he remarked on the difference in sports culture from LA to Boston saying he disliked how Boston fans happiness relied on a team winning or losing. That LA type of interest is similar to how Florida's is. They will come around in bunches during special events/playoffs etc. but they won't ever be a die hard type fan base.Especially with hockey given hockey culture isn't that big in Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilac Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 That is fantastic, and hopefully they can keep it up! And I am so jealous of the cheap ticket prices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconuts Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 The impact Jaromir Jagr and the knowledge of his magic mullet returning no doubt Once he's got the flow going again they'll be contenders for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpt Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Probably gave away the tickets with 6 free beers, 3 free hog dogs and gave everyone a limo ride home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 I wonder what prompted all this interest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salmonberries Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 The impact Jaromir Jagr and the knowledge of his magic mullet returning no doubt Once he's got the flow going again they'll be contenders for sure It might just be the magnetic mullet effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nooks Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Long way from this haha Ekblad is the real deal...I think that draft year is going to be like the '03 year. He was 2 points off of Doughty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JV77 Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Long way from this haha Ekblad is the real deal...I think that draft year is going to be like the '03 year. He was 2 points off of Doughty Ekblad really is their franchise/norris d-man and not even 20 yet. And they got a ton of good forward prospects Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shift-4 Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Romance short lived. Lots of empty seats tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Romance short lived. Lots of empty seats tonight. Yup, it's a joke. It's like football here. Not interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Weasel Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 The impact Jaromir Jagr and the knowledge of his magic mullet returning no doubt Once he's got the flow going again they'll be contenders for sure The Magic Mullet Ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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