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Originally Posted by Mazrim
You're assuming that the revenue report is using a sell-out situation. That's not realistic at all. You'd have to think they're expecting not all nights to sell out over the long term.
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Yes I, and everyone else on both sides of the debate, have been making such an assumption. However, given Columbus averaged a bit over 15k last year (down to 13.8k this), while Nashville is averaging 15k this year (up from around 14 last), assuming that Winnipeg is comparable at the same attendance is reasonable. The difference is that Winnipeg at 15k is the top end, no room for growth, while every other market in the NHL can grow from 15k.
Keep in mind that both Columbus and Nashville are revenue sharing recipients, and if Winnipeg is said to be comparable, would also be a revenue sharing collector. In order to fully qualify, Winnipeg would have to sell out, or start losing their share.
All of these arguments assume complete sellouts for a reason.