LabattBlue Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 Try the AHL. It's always been better anyway. 228633[/snapback] With the ticket prices the way they are, I'm ready to say screw the franchise, move it to another city and bring an AHL franchise back to Buffalo.
KD in CA Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 So what next? Anybody know? I can't hold out for two seasons. 228629[/snapback] NHL declares a labor impasse, fires all the players, implements a sensible cap and holds a draft next spring with all new players. My best guess anyway. Perhaps someone here who knows about labor law can comment on how practical it will be to dump the union and its membership and start fresh.
stevestojan Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 Must suck for America Jr. that they have to rely on us to bring them their national sport at the highest level. 228660[/snapback] Oh, don't get me wrong. For the most part, Canada sucks*. I'm just saying. *(and by for the most part, I mean all the wasted land that doesn't include Casinos, a better version of Niagara Falls, NY, and the best strip clubs in the world).
Like A Mofo Posted February 4, 2005 Author Posted February 4, 2005 Must suck for America Jr. that they have to rely on us to bring them their national sport at the highest level. 228660[/snapback] No, it sucks that Bettman thought this league could be like the NBA and expand throughtout the country.league was doing JUST FINE in the early 90's...Gretzky's popularity in LA IMO had something to do with that too....well Bettman was wrong, now the league is overexpanded...prices are too damn high....the game itself isnt the game...too many arenas are generic....even the DIVISION names are generic.... Its a me$$. Everyone involved in the NHL and the NHLPA had their hand in it.
stevestojan Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 anyone think this may lead to the contraction of some (many) teams? I'm not saying this in a "we're doomed, the sabres are gone"... but some of these new teams, etc...
Like A Mofo Posted February 4, 2005 Author Posted February 4, 2005 anyone think this may lead to the contraction of some (many) teams? I'm not saying this in a "we're doomed, the sabres are gone"... but some of these new teams, etc... 228667[/snapback] Yes. I think the Florida Panthers and maybe even the Flames, which would suck, could be the kind of teams to be contracted. Sabres, Im not sure about.
stuckincincy Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 Guy Trottier...one of my favorites in the year or two prior to the Sabres coming to town. 228655[/snapback] And Dennis Hextall, Gilles Villemure, Larry Wilson. A seat in the "upper" greys used to cost something like 75 cents...
stevestojan Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 Yes. I think the Florida Panthers and maybe even the Flames, which would suck, could be the kind of teams to be contracted. Sabres, Im not sure about. 228668[/snapback] The Panthers? I don't think so, and here's why... Their ticket sales have to be through the roof. Last season, when we were the two worst teams in the entire league, my friends and I went to a Panthers and Sabres game. We figured we would just buy tickets at the ticket booth.. wrong! Completely sold out, and they then sold out the "standing room" tickets. So, we bought 5 tickets off of a scalper at $30 a piece for the LAST row in the areana. Anyway, we get in, and the place is PACKED. The Sabres scored, and about 500 max cheered. The rest were legitimate Panthers fans, or so one thought. Well, when they scored, about 1000 of them cheered, the rest sat in their seats. You see, in south florida, hockey games are just like the bars/clubs. People do not go to have a good time, let loose, have some cocktails, etc... they go to be seen. It's !@#$ pathetic and sad... Anyway, I've been to two panthers games and both were sold out and packed to the gills... If ticket sales mean anything, I think the panthers would survive.
LabattBlue Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 And Dennis Hextall, Gilles Villemure, Larry Wilson. A seat in the "upper" greys used to cost something like 75 cents... 228673[/snapback] My memory continues to let me down. Prior to the oranges being added when the Sabres came to town, was it.... Lower Gold Upper Gold Red Blue Grey or something else???
Like A Mofo Posted February 4, 2005 Author Posted February 4, 2005 Unfortunately Nobody cares 228671[/snapback] Those are mostley ESPN-i$ixed, brainwashed fans who only believe what ESPN tells them. And again, who cares what the media thinks? If the NHL can get back to being a more fan friendly, quality product that gives more bang for the buck, Im all for it.
Like A Mofo Posted February 4, 2005 Author Posted February 4, 2005 The Panthers? I don't think so, and here's why... Their ticket sales have to be through the roof. Last season, when we were the two worst teams in the entire league, my friends and I went to a Panthers and Sabres game. We figured we would just buy tickets at the ticket booth.. wrong! Completely sold out, and they then sold out the "standing room" tickets. So, we bought 5 tickets off of a scalper at $30 a piece for the LAST row in the areana. Anyway, we get in, and the place is PACKED. The Sabres scored, and about 500 max cheered. The rest were legitimate Panthers fans, or so one thought. Well, when they scored, about 1000 of them cheered, the rest sat in their seats. You see, in south florida, hockey games are just like the bars/clubs. People do not go to have a good time, let loose, have some cocktails, etc... they go to be seen. It's !@#$ pathetic and sad... Anyway, I've been to two panthers games and both were sold out and packed to the gills... If ticket sales mean anything, I think the panthers would survive. 228676[/snapback] Wow. Didnt realize they were doing that well. Good post.
stevestojan Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 Wow. Didnt realize they were doing that well. Good post. 228681[/snapback] Here are the numbers (they ranked 17th in the league, but that's it total attendence, and you need to look at arena size). Max capacity for a hockey game (including standing room only) is 19,250. Average attendence last year was 15,904. That's pretty freaking good, no? (for a hockey team in Florida)
Like A Mofo Posted February 4, 2005 Author Posted February 4, 2005 I hope the NHL and NHLPA will be proud of them$elve$ too when about 15 years from now, some kid will look at the stanley cup and ask: "Dad, how come 2004-2005 there is no team showing?" And then the sad story will have to be explained. Nice job jerkoffs.
Like A Mofo Posted February 4, 2005 Author Posted February 4, 2005 Here are the numbers (they ranked 17th in the league, but that's it total attendence, and you need to look at arena size). Max capacity for a hockey game (including standing room only) is 19,250. Average attendence last year was 15,904. That's pretty freaking good, no? 228689[/snapback] That is pretty solid...especially when you consider the Panters were a young team and werent a playoff team either.
soljc Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 We can only hope the NBA is next. 228656[/snapback] Amen to that!!
KD in CA Posted February 4, 2005 Posted February 4, 2005 Unfortunately Nobody cares 228671[/snapback] Another map dominated by red states. Seems to be a pattern here.....
Like A Mofo Posted February 4, 2005 Author Posted February 4, 2005 Another map dominated by red states. Seems to be a pattern here..... 228702[/snapback] And the "No" states are red...maybe that reveals E$PN's political agendas??
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