Agreed 100%
I question that statement. I believe Winnipeg will be at least a minor net contributor to revenue sharing. Their 15,500 seat arena is equivalant to an 18,500 seat arena, with the 3,000 cheapest seats removed. Their gate will be comparable to a fully sold out 20,000 stadium in the sunbelt. None of this bull about a seat, a beer, and a hot dog for $35.
Phoenix, yes; Glendale, no. The team in Glendale is a lost cause. Putting a team in Glendale (
2010 population 226,721) is just as much of a joke as moving the Leafs to Vaughan (
2010 population 296,863). Relocate the Glendale franchise, and wait for Phoenix proper, or at least Scottsdale, to put up a proper NHL arena. Then try again.
There is only so much abuse that Winnipeg hockey fans will take. If Phoenix+Atlanta move to KC+Houston, CBC
WILL see viewership decline for HNIT (Hockey Night In Toronto
)