How will the Leafs and Raptors share Maple leafs Square/Jurassic Park?

[Advanced stats]

Among younger sports fans, basketball is #1 for a multitude of reasons

I'd like to see those stats if you're going to make such a bold claim...not that I doubt you, but do you have an article or something for that?

 

[nsleaf]

It's time for a another arena to house those pesky dinosaurs.

 

[MyBudJT]

It's time for a another arena to house those pesky dinosaurs.

If there is another Arena being built, the Raps can stay at the ACC... Give the Leafs a new, fancier state-of-the-art facility!!

 

[Advanced stats]

If there is another Arena being built, the Raps can stay at the ACC... Give the Leafs a new, fancier state-of-the-art facility!!

This guy knows. Build a new 25,000 person arena for the leafs

 

[Errol Swaghammer]

Because there's a reason it's Maple Leaf Square owned Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. The importance of each club to the city is just not comparable.

I am of course talking about the scenario where it can be only one fanbase adequately serviced in the square. If you can do both well simultaneously of course you do both

I think that was true about a decade ago, but at this point I'm not so sure. They're both worth the same. And the Raptors have the benefit of the absurd NBA TV deal. The Leafs are still more important, but from a business perspective that gap has basically closed.

Toronto Raptors on the Forbes NBA Team Valuations List
Toronto Maple Leafs on the Forbes The Business of Hockey List

 

[Sypher04]

Franchise value and importance to city not the same thing.

Regeading their respective value however, they arent really comparable. Basketball teams generally speaking are worth much more than Hockey teams. Itd be more interesting to see how the Raptor sit among NBA clubs vs the Leafs among NHL

 

[theaub]

Raptors are extremely likely to get the 5:30 Saturday start based on some stuff that's come out today, so will be a similar situation to last year (Raptors game on the big screen until 8:00-ish and then flip over to the Leaf game).

 

[MapleLeafistan]

Valuations of MLSE franchises 2008–present
(in millions of US dollars)
Leafs = Blue, Raptors = Red, TFC = Green

 

[Marshy]

Was planning on driving down to Toronto from Ottawa (Parents live in Scarborough) with the gf to take in game 2 this Saturday with you yahoos in ML Square.

Just checked the weather....yikes...1 degree....freezing rain...threat of ice storm. Harsh.

Gonna have to bring a couple of sweaters to wear under my Leafs Jersey.

 

[Darcy Tucker]

With the weather as it is I'd much rather be at home with the big screen and a pizza than be outside. Especially for game 1 or 2.

 

[ACC1224]

With the weather as it is I'd much rather be at home with the big screen and a pizza than be outside. Especially for game 1 or 2.

Yep, couldn't pay me to go.

 

[ottomaddox]

I heart the Deal With It Dog.

 

[PuckMagi]

With the weather as it is I'd much rather be at home with the big screen and a pizza than be outside. Especially for game 1 or 2.

I watch the majority of the regular season games at home. I'll probably have to watch the majority of the playoff games at home.

It's worth it to watch a few playoff games downtown. Whether it's at a bar or at Maple Leafs Square... you gotta experience it. Not saying you should watch every game downtown, but I feel like you're missing out on the real playoff atmosphere if you just sit at home and watch it. It's really fun to be downtown when the Leafs are in the playoffs.

 

[Rob Brown]

I watch the majority of the regular season games at home. I'll probably have to watch the majority of the playoff games at home.

It's worth it to watch a few playoff games downtown. Whether it's at a bar or at Maple Leafs Square... you gotta experience it. Not saying you should watch every game downtown, but I feel like you're missing out on the real playoff atmosphere if you just sit at home and watch it. It's really fun to be downtown when the Leafs are in the playoffs.

I can understand the appeal but I personally can't watch games at a bar. Way too many idiots who don't really know what's happening and are there because it's cool. I do understand the desire to watch somewhere that's loud, though.

 

[ShaneFalco]

I can understand the appeal but I personally can't watch games at a bar. Way too many idiots who don't really know what's happening and are there because it's cool. I do understand the desire to watch somewhere that's loud, though.

Stop generalizing !

 

[theaub]

Will be interested to see how the 'home team owns the square' rule holds up with a potential Game 7 here conflicting with Game 5 of Raps/Wizards

 

[Gary Nylund]

Will be interested to see how the 'home team owns the square' rule holds up with a potential Game 7 here conflicting with Game 5 of Raps/Wizards

Hmm ...

 

[Rob Brown]

Stop generalizing !

I said in my opinion I can't do it.

 

[Diamond Joe Quimby]

Will be interested to see how the 'home team owns the square' rule holds up with a potential Game 7 here conflicting with Game 5 of Raps/Wizards

Race war!!!

Lol, but seriously, I too am curious.

 

[ACC1224]

Will be interested to see how the 'home team owns the square' rule holds up with a potential Game 7 here conflicting with Game 5 of Raps/Wizards

If the Leafs are playing game 7 will anyone in the city realize a basketball game is on?

 

[MapleLeafistan]

April 14th and April 25th will be the only day both teams play. 25th is obviously TBD...hoping for a double sweep. But do the NBA and NHL have some agreement not to have clashing game times? Or does MLSE request it?

Game 1: Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors @ 5:30 EST (Saturday April 14th)
Game 2: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins @ 8:00 EST (Saturday April 14th)

Game 5: Washington Wizards vs Toronto Raptors @ TBD (Wednesday April 25th)
Game 7: Toronto Maple Leafs vs Boston Bruins @ TBD (Wednesday April 25th)

 

[MapleLeafistan]

Usually Leafs game start at 7:00...Game 1, 3 and 4 will all start at 7:00pm EST. So clearly the 8:00pm start was influenced by the Raptors game.

 

[theaub]

If the Leafs are playing game 7 will anyone in the city realize a basketball game is on?

Hey

Also the same night as the CCL second leg. What an immense sports night that could be.

Usually Leafs game start at 7:00...Game 1, 3 and 4 will all start at 7:00pm EST. So clearly the 8:00pm start was influenced by the Raptors game.

The 8 PM start Saturday is because its on NBC. And that means its actually an 8:20 puck drop so there should be zero overlap between the Raps and Leafs which is quite good.

 

[MapleLeafistan]

Looks like its finally open.

 

[LeafFever]

I think that was true about a decade ago, but at this point I'm not so sure. They're both worth the same. And the Raptors have the benefit of the absurd NBA TV deal. The Leafs are still more important, but from a business perspective that gap has basically closed.

Toronto Raptors on the Forbes NBA Team Valuations List
Toronto Maple Leafs on the Forbes The Business of Hockey List

The reason for that is revenues are so much higher in the NBA. They have a great U.S tv deal that the Raptors get a piece of.