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Originally Posted by Resolute 14
Well, to be more accurate, the growth of the game (again, more accurately: the league) as a result of the Olympics has not met the league's expectations. And yes, that is a revenue issue.
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Or, you could say that the the hockey owners had unrealistic expectations, they lack patience and don't really understand sports traditions.
Which I think are all things that are pretty much confirmed by the way hockey as is generally being run. International tournaments change formats every few years, nobody is interested in finding a unified rule set for all hockey and rules are constantly meddled with.
Also, when ever there's a good thing discovered, the owners start instantly milking them for short term profit instead of building them up as unique, must-see things in their own. Outdoor games are a great example. I really don't care about them anymore, and wouldn't specifically tune in to watch one.
This is one area where soccer has totally got it. They don't for example milk the excitement out of rivalries by having those games all the time. I for one really can't get excited about playing Flames playing Canucks. Beating them is a little nicer than beating most other teams, but if I miss that game, it's no big deal. Another one will be just around the corner.