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http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/15/sports/hockey/15liisle.html?pagewanted=1
The team isn't doing well, the fans aren't happy about it, and the arena is sub-par. Frustrations are running high on all sides. There's lots of pearls of wisdom from everybody's favorite former GM in the article. Have their been any revenue projections for the Islanders this season? I have a feeling if they're not profitable, Wang is going to slash the payroll.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/01/15/sports/hockey/15liisle.html?pagewanted=1
Despite ticket offers intended to lure customers back to Nassau Coliseum, the Islanders were last in attendance in the 30-team N.H.L. through last Wednesday, averaging 12,838 fans a game for 20 home games. That was 124 fewer than at the same point in 2004.
The team isn't doing well, the fans aren't happy about it, and the arena is sub-par. Frustrations are running high on all sides. There's lots of pearls of wisdom from everybody's favorite former GM in the article. Have their been any revenue projections for the Islanders this season? I have a feeling if they're not profitable, Wang is going to slash the payroll.