Stanley Cup Playoffs

Lefisc said:
First this is not a shot at hockey at all. But why has hockey diminished in popularity over the last few years. Their attendance is down 20 percent over where was at 10 years ago. Now this long recession has affected all the major leagues but it's really heard hockey which hasn't begun to recover.
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That's definitely not the case in Chicagoland! In the not too distant past the Blackhawks were playing their home games in a virtually empty stadium and were like a forgotten stepchild here. However since Rocky Wirtz took over the team operations after the passing of his father they have had an unbelievable resurgence in this market. They are now the second most popular sports team in Chicago next to 'Da Bears'. Of course we don't have many other winning or even competitive teams to cheer for, but there are an unbelievable number of people on the street these days proudly displaying their Hawks paraphernalia. This is considered by many sports experts to likely be the fastest and most significant turnaround of any major league team in history. GO HAWKS!!!
 
audio.bill said:
That's definitely not the case in Chicagoland! In the not too distant past the Blackhawks were playing their home games in a virtually empty stadium and were like a forgotten stepchild here. However since Rocky Wirtz took over the team operations after the passing of his father they have had an unbelievable resurgence in this market. They are now the second most popular sports team in Chicago next to 'Da Bears'. Of course we don't have many other winning or even competitive teams to cheer for, but there are an unbelievable number of people on the street these days proudly displaying their Hawks paraphernalia. This is considered by many sports experts to likely be the fastest and most significant turnaround of any major league team in history. GO HAWKS!!!
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And the Chicago Blackhawks are the fourth most valuable team (over $350 million) of the entire National Hockey League, just after the Montreal Canadians (over $575 million). ...The Toronto Maple Leafs are at the number one spot (over $1 billion, and among the top 50 most profitable sport franchises in the world, according to Forbes magazine). ...The Boston Bruins are the fifth one ($349 million). ...At number two spot are the New York Rangers ($750-850 million).
 
NorthStar said:
And the Chicago Blackhawks are the fourth most valuable team (over $350 million) of the entire National Hockey League, just after the Montreal Canadians (over $575 million). ...The Toronto Maple Leafs are at the number one spot (over $1 billion, and among the top 50 most profitable sport franchises in the world, according to Forbes magazine). ...The Boston Bruins are the fifth one ($349 million). ...At number two spot are the New York Rangers ($750-850 million).
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So with all that wealth, why do the NHL teams keep pleading poverty and stiffing the players?
 
A little Hockey Humor

A man in a Florida supermarket tries to buy half a head of lettuce. The very young produce assistant tells him that they sell only whole heads of lettuce. The man persists and asks to see the manager. The boy says he'll ask his manager about it.

Walking into the back room, the boy said to his manager, 'Some asshole wants to buy half a head of lettuce.' As he finished his sentence, he turned to & find the man standing right behind him, so he added, 'And this gentleman has kindly offered to buy the other half.'

The manager approved the deal, and the man went on his way. Later the manager said to the boy, 'I was impressed with the way you got yourself out of that situation earlier. We like people who think on their feet here. Where are you from, son?'
'Canada , sir,' the boy replied. 'Well, why did you leave Canada ?' the manager asked.
The boy said, 'Sir, there's nothing but whores and hockey players up there.'
'Really?' said the manager. 'My wife is from Canada.'
'No shit?' replied the boy. 'Who'd she play for?'
 
I've heard that before but it never fails to make make laugh!

Anybody else rooting for a Hawks/Rangers final?


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dlb2 said:
I've heard that before but it never fails to make make laugh!

Anybody else rooting for a Hawks/Rangers final?


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Yes, I don't want any Canadiens in the finals, but mixed feelings between Hawks and Rangers.

Rangers because they put the Flyers out (but I hate NY)
Hawks because they have always had the coolest jerseys (and I have no reason to hate them)
 
Big B said:
The habs don't have a hope in hell. They have gone as far they are going to get. This is likely going to be ugly for the habs.
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The Boston Bruins will be trading their hockey sticks for golf clubs:exciting::exciting:

GO HABS GO!!!!!​
 
Just because Forbes says a franchise is worth a lot of money, it doesn't mean that the franchise isn't loosing millions of dollars of cash each year.
 
You are absolutely right Jock; I simply mentioned some financial stats on some of the recent NHL franchises regarding their market value. ...Recent business stats, that's all. ...And it don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing.

Go Habs Go!

* Only the Toronto Maple Leafs made the Forbes cut (50 top best sport franchises with value of $1 billion and more; in the entire world).
 
Looking forward to a tough and exciting series between the Blackhawks and Kings. The Hawks have yet to play up to their potential this post season, and hopefully the challenge that the Kings present will bring it on. GO HAWKS!!!
 
NorthStar said:
Go Habs Go! ...Hmmm ... NHL.com - The National Hockey League

* And congrats LAK! ...Should be good vs. the Hawks (tomorrow).
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i dont like to gloat because it always turns sour in the end (except 94)being a ranger fan for 40 years, but the rangers looked on top of their game today. more so than i remember seeing in recent years. they never score goals, and today that all they did. i just got home from work and watched my recording of the game.
 
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