tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post5368292243846421740..comments2024-03-08T23:13:42.780-06:00Comments on Hockey Blog In Canada: We Got Nothin'Teebzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00538474727022437837noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-88789135679803734792009-10-02T09:00:39.036-05:002009-10-02T09:00:39.036-05:00Anonymous, you simply don't get how TV ratings...Anonymous, you simply don't get how TV ratings work. That's how ESPN makes money. More people watch = more advertising dollars.<br /><br />They want to have the biggest markets covered so that they can change advertisers big money for commercials.<br /><br />If the NHL wants to get back on ESPN, they need a franchise in Phoenix.Teebzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538474727022437837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-87074205179055048882009-10-01T23:52:58.986-05:002009-10-01T23:52:58.986-05:00I understand that other cities are much bigger hoc...I understand that other cities are much bigger hockey towns than PHX, but if the franchise actually gets a plan and starts winning, I think more fans will show up. <br /><br />Wayne struggled as a coach, and probably should've stepped down a few yrs ago, but as part-owner, that wasn't gonna happen. So then the team floundered more, tanked in the standings, and lost those fair-weather fans who root for winners. If they can turn around the team, add free-agents, start winning, and make the playoffs, they'll be way ahead of where they are now.<br /><br />I know the NFL is different in many ways, but I'm curious to see if the AZ Cardinals see a bump in attendance/revenues due to their Super Bowl run last year.mtjawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890171103387203704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-63369088028265772042009-10-01T23:43:53.047-05:002009-10-01T23:43:53.047-05:00Teebz they aren't on ESPN now, ESPN dropped th...Teebz they aren't on ESPN now, ESPN dropped the NHL while they were in Phoenix. AZ in not needed to get back on ESPN. No one there as watching. The NHL needs to let the bad franchises move or die.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-10593702619830220752009-10-01T11:48:56.144-05:002009-10-01T11:48:56.144-05:00The problem, Jim, is that ESPN demands that Phoeni...The problem, Jim, is that ESPN demands that Phoenix be a location with a team if your league wants to be on their channel. It's one of the top ten populated areas in the USA, and that is advertising dollars that ESPN loves to have.<br /><br />Phoenix needs to stay, and they need to start cultivating a winner, like, now.Teebzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00538474727022437837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-18196058100336499232009-10-01T11:17:28.203-05:002009-10-01T11:17:28.203-05:00mtjaws said..."...and then find a worthy buye...mtjaws said..."...and then find a worthy buyer to keep the team in AZ".<br /><br />What is the point of keeping them in the desert? Phoenix is not a hockey town. Never was, never will be. <br /><br />I agree that Balsillie has gone about things the wrong way (i.e. attempting to strong arm his way into things) but the basic logic is this: The NHL has screwed up royally in its attempt at expansion/relocation to the several US locations and Phoenix is simply the one in the spotlight at this time. <br /><br />The NHL and more specifically, Mr. Bettman need to suck it up, take the hit and start to look at locations that have actual hockey fans.Jim BCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5906875144542272320.post-70723553734448628732009-09-30T21:27:18.920-05:002009-09-30T21:27:18.920-05:00I'm very glad that Balsillie lost and can'...I'm very glad that Balsillie lost and can't get back in, but wish the NHL bid was accepted. Hopefully they'll chip in a little more, gain control, and then find a worthy buyer to keep the team in AZ. I'm sure Hamilton would support the team more, but stealing a team wasn't the way to get one.<br /><br />Moyes' claim that he "loaned" all that money to the team is hogwash, and he doesn't deserve much back. It was a bad business decision for him, and he should be forced to deal with the outcome of that (losing all that money). Other businessmen know about risk, and this guy sure doesn't.mtjawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890171103387203704noreply@blogger.com