Quote:
Originally Posted by Johnny 99
What a misleading poll. The NBA kicks the crap out of the NHL when it comes to television ratings, hence, it is much more popular.
|
It is not misleading in any way whatsoever. Did you think that Harris wanted to just throw up some sort of poll to help the NHL or something?
The question is clear, and so is the answer.
Yes Bball will destroy hockey when it comes to television viewership, but that was not what was being asked.
I have maintained for years, and often as a lone voice, that hockey, though not producing TV numbers compared to other sports, DOES have a very decent fan base South of the 49th.
You are arguing something that is just silly. There are more people that consider hockey as their #1 sport compared to NBA. Thats what this survey says. However, the NBA picks up considerable more "casual" fans than hockey which is why you see the TV ratings you do. Hockey fans, though dwarfed by football and others, are still hardcore about their sport no matter where they reside.