I think it's pretty ridiculous to see constant hikes in these ticket prices. I get that they need to make money, I really do. I just think it's pretty ballsy to send out renewals (earlier than most years) when you have a coach who is not well liked, and a team that's barely treading the waters of mediocrity. I'm more than likely to renew, however, I will probably be moving from the 2x end to the 1x end if the team makes the playoffs. Should they miss out, I will be moving upstairs. I am not in the mood to continue giving this ownership money, and have a less enjoyable time at the arena.
Am I upset about the discounts being taken away? No, not really. I just won't buy as many things from the Arena and I will eat before the game at another location. I am not sure if many SSO's are taking this strategy to cut costs since discounts have been taken away but I have yet to spend more than $5 at a concession per game, and that's roughly every other game at most. I've bought my jerseys online, and new logo gear from lids/fanatics.
I don't like being told by ownership the adage of "We are investing money, we are investing resources, you should be in there with us!". Sorry guys, you decided that you wanted to spend your fortune on a professional sports team. If you want to be good owners you will invest, you shouldn't be telling us as if it was a selling point. No one made you buy a team, if it's too much money for you... well maybe you could sell at a profit.
That being said I will be renewing. My gameday experience has diminished since new ownership has taken over, and I don't think I am alone in that mindset. Is the quality of the team better, I guess it's debatable. 103 point team may have been a fluke or may have been real, there is no ability for them to be vindicated given all the roster transactions. I will see out this season before knowing my full investment amount next season. They do good, fantastic I'll stay downstairs, they poop the bed, I'll take my money and enjoy the game from above.
Please keep in mind one thing. Even the people who feel that this ownership have taken the team off the rails... they pay money for this team. Even if you think their opinion is the most ridiculous thing ever, they pay the money, they're entitled to their opinion and it does not make them any less of a fan than you. Twitter has been rampant with kool-aid drinkers since Cifu has invited a certain group of people into club lexus a few times. Let's not sit here and pretend that there is only one mentality that is acceptable. You're allowed to be frustrated, angry, and feel slighted by things. You are a fan and you pay money. Don't let anyone take your opinion from you.