My theory is this for some of the reasoning behind so many O6 fans in the building. Sure some are flip flop fans, but I would venture a guess and say a good portion are season ticket holders selling their tickets at astronomical prices. I mean they are paying anywhere from $50-300 per ticket with their season ticket packages. I'm sure they can sell those specific tickets for 2-4 times the price.
So miss out on one game and make enough money to put back into buying season tickets for next year etc. it makes sense.
This is also why I think in the playoffs, while there will still be away fans for the Habs or Detroit, I think TB fans will be a good majority as season ticket holders won't want to miss playoff games.
Just a thought.