Hockey is such small potatoes in the U.S. they are further from the other big sports than ever and MLS is passing them. It feels like whenever Bettman speaks in a U.S city for a press conference all the reporters asking questions are from Canadian cities.
It also feels like Bettman wants the cap to stay low for his money-losing franchises.
The 7 Canadian franchises are making way too much of the revenues for the NHL.
I'd guess (not a parent) that the cost of your kids playing hockey is significantly more than soccer or other sports. Particularly if one has several kids.Golf kills hockey in the south.
Cheer squad competitions? Big.
Kids baseball and softball. Big.
Not to mention football and basketball and soccer which has blown up in Florida. Lot of kids playing it. Heavy Hispanic influence.
This is what parents here spend their money on. Hockey isn't on their list for the most part.
Don't kid yourself about other sports though. Football and Baseball/Softball especially are not cheap endeavors.I'd guess (not a parent) that the cost of your kids playing hockey is significantly more than soccer or other sports. Particularly if one has several kids.
And they're the top of the food chain in hockeyEven in the North East, hockey is fringe. In NYC, the Rangers are the last thing on anyone’s mind. #niche
Travel ball costs way more. Like hockey.If I was to guess Im in around 3500 this year for U9. Thats registration, equipment, cash call for the team, hotels , meals etc
Baseball last season cost me 300 for registration and equipment and a few out of pocket expenses for the kids at the year end wrap up
So they only hate consensual gay sex?Blackhawks won’t wear pride Jerseys
moron cowards
Why are these teams even cancelling these plans?
I assume to keep some heat off a few players. It’s very strange.