[calgaryred]

Originally Posted by TheContact

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

Finally


The article states:

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.

I totally agree I found from my experiences in both Washington and Oregon hockey wasn't a big deal to the majority.