If it were NFL, MLB, and NHL, I'd agree. There's probably room for all of that.
But NFL, MLB, MLS, NBA, and NHL? I'm not saying it can't be done, but it's going to take more than just moving a franchise here. They're going to have to actually build some serious support.
The Sounders were not a fluke - way back in 1994, it was already a big deal here.
http://community.seattletimes.nwsour...8&slug=1891994
http://community.seattletimes.nwsour...4&slug=1893501
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Originally Posted by tomo
The Times article above that "The Contact" posted is based purely off of actual numbers and revenue. Of course the NBA and NHL are low here, there are currently no local teams for people to spend their money on.
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The chart below shows the 12 sports that came out on top. The data come from surveys conducted in 78 major markets during 2011 and 2012; in the Seattle/Tacoma market, more than 4,500 people were interviewed. People were asked about their level of interest in a wide variety of sports.
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So no, it's not based on revenue, it's based on a poll. Naturally numbers for the NBA and NHL would be higher if there was a team here, but interest in the NHL is currently lower than
gymnastics. My hope is that this is because they're watching the Canucks flop around on the ice, and are confused as to what sport it is they are watching.