No, just someone who knows the reality of the situation in Ottawa.
The Senators attendance has dropped dramatically in the last two seasons. The NHL is gate driven league, in terms of where it's largest piece of the revenue pie is concerned.
So with all the other "problems" in a small Canadian market (CDN dollar vs US dollar) declining attendance is a big problem.......... and that's the reality check that EM is simply stating.
You may not like it, but he's in business to make a profit, and he's bringing his concerns to the public, in not the most diplomatic way mind you, but nevertheless it's a negative, not a positive.
Senators average attendance has been declining for over a year now, and He is making it known .............. do you expect him to just keep his mouth shut to spare everyone's feelings?
- 2013-14 — 18,108
- 2014-15 — 18,246
- 2015-16 — 18,084
- 2016-17 — 14,984
- 2017-18 — 14,543
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