hockeykicker
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The NHL should send in Pierre McGuire as the second employee, and he can mansplain everything about hockey and satellite offices to her
Its really all about the $ isn't it
The Gieco commercials were not proof enough? The NHL has long sold out to corporate America and is all about the mighty dollar. NHL brass could care less about on ice product and average joe fan satisfaction.
I’d argue the on ice product is the best it’s been since the early 90s
Viewership for NHL Stanley Cup final games can already exceed 20 millions/game in China despite time zone differences. Sure this wont translate into proportional revenues but as China economy grows potential is there. Also with upcoming Olympics (expect NHL to send players) timing is good.
Surprised NHL doesn't already have a permanent office there.
Anything picks up 20 million viewers in China.
The Gieco commercials were not proof enough? The NHL has long sold out to corporate America and is all about the mighty dollar. NHL brass could care less about on ice product and average joe fan satisfaction.
Super Bowl numbers are less than that and MLB is almost not existent. NBA is the juggernaut of popularity.
Fair enough. My point is we've been talking about the untapped potential of NHL hockey (or hockey in general) in China for a long time now and despite shifting demographics I just don't ever see it taking off in a meaningful way.
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Fair enough. My point is we've been talking about the untapped potential of NHL hockey (or hockey in general) in China for a long time now and despite shifting demographics I just don't ever see it taking off in a meaningful way.