Golden Knights merchandise leads league

[Anisimovs AK]

I'd be very shocked if an expansion team in a any major league isn't leading in merchandise sales after the 1st season.

The Thunder didnt. The Wild and Blue Jackets didnt. The last one to do so was the San Jose Sharks.

 

[End on a Hinote]

The Thunder didnt. The Wild and Blue Jackets didnt. The last one to do so was the San Jose Sharks. Leave it to HF to crap on that based completely on assumption

Not expansion, but the Jets 2.0 led the league as well. And as I said earlier here, I find that, with all due respect to LV, far more impressive. And for a number of reasons as Winnipeg is not only a much smaller market, it's also not a entertainment/tourism hub. Many people bought VGK gear because it's Vegas and not necessarily because they are fans (I've owned a number of Vegas themed shirts in my childhood).

Winnipeg leading the league in sales was IMO more of a testament as to how passionate and happy people were to see the team back in town. Keep in mind that Vegas gear drew the attention of fans in the US and Canada while Jets gear only really drew interest in Canada. And considering the fact that many people had already owned and continued to buy vintage Jets gear for years leading up to their return and still lead the league in sales says a lot, too.

 

[LadyStanley]

Sales of Golden Knights merchandise going crazy

The Golden Knights’ post-season run has generated even more sales.

“The Knights have sold more merchandise since the start of the playoffs than they did in the previous two months combined,” Fox said.
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“The Knights have sold more merchandise this month than the rest of the remaining [four] playoff teams combined,” Fox said.

And the merchandising juggernaut continues.

 

[Roadrage]

The Thunder didnt. The Wild and Blue Jackets didnt. The last one to do so was the San Jose Sharks.

Damn! I had no idea the Wild and Blue Jackets didn't lead the league that year. Did they not start in the league together the same year? If so, I can see them splitting the sales. Who are the Thunder and which league were they an expansion in?

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Which player sold the most jerseys?

I would think it was one of Engelland, Marchessault, Karlsson or Fleury.

 

[Anisimovs AK]

Damn! I had no idea the Wild and Blue Jackets didn't lead the league that year. Did they not start in the league together the same year? If so, I can see them splitting the sales. Who are the Thunder and which league were they an expansion in?

Oklahoma city.

How would they split sales? They are two different fanbases. According to prior's posters logic they should have been 1 and 2 and they werent.

 

[Anisimovs AK]

Not expansion, but the Jets 2.0 led the league as well. And as I said earlier here, I find that, with all due respect to LV, far more impressive. And for a number of reasons as Winnipeg is not only a much smaller market, it's also not a entertainment/tourism hub. Many people bought VGK gear because it's Vegas and not necessarily because they are fans (I've owned a number of Vegas themed shirts in my childhood).

Winnipeg leading the league in sales was IMO more of a testament as to how passionate and happy people were to see the team back in town. Keep in mind that Vegas gear drew the attention of fans in the US and Canada while Jets gear only really drew interest in Canada. And considering the fact that many people had already owned and continued to buy vintage Jets gear for years leading up to their return and still lead the league in sales says a lot, too.

How is a hockey team from Canada, the birthplace of the sport, leading the league in merchandise more impressive than a team situated in a desert, in a city people thought too transient to support a franchise doing it?

I get that you're Canadian, but come on dude

 

[LadyStanley]

Which player sold the most jerseys?

I would think it was one of Engelland, Marchessault, Karlsson or Fleury.

Per article, Fleury is selling most (of VGK jerseys).

 

[LadyStanley]

Golden Knights jerseys, headwear, underwear selling fast

Local (non-team) Las Vegas stores selling bonanza; having trouble keeping VGK items in stock (they keep selling). One store reported 40% increase over last year's monthly sales. And a whole new line of "Golden Misfits" is coming.

 

[Bookie21]

This is some impressive sales numbers. Can't believe they're selling more in the playoffs than Jets/Lightning/Captals combined. And the Jets are selling a lot of playoff merchandise

 

[BKIslandersFan]

Golden Knights jerseys, headwear, underwear selling fast

Local (non-team) Las Vegas stores selling bonanza; having trouble keeping VGK items in stock (they keep selling). One store reported 40% increase over last year's monthly sales. And a whole new line of "Golden Misfits" is coming.

Underwear

 

[LadyStanley]

NHL offers tips to avoid buying counterfeit Knights merchandise

And now.....

 

[Inkling]

This is some impressive sales numbers. Can't believe they're selling more in the playoffs than Jets/Lightning/Captals combined. And the Jets are selling a lot of playoff merchandise

They are likely not. The numbers are for the 'Fanatics network' which includes NHL.com and the official team web sites. Few people in Canada get merchandise from NHL.com or any online store because you can almost literally get stuff from any sportswear store. I'm sure they are selling a crapload of Vegas stuff but these articles are always misleading.