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Old 06-18-2014, 01:53 PM   #1
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Icon41 Sharks need a new TV deal and arena

http://www.mercurynews.com/sharks/ci...sharks-ability

Interesting story, in part because it further reinforces the silliness of thinking TV ratings for various teams in the US means anything. The Islanders get $20 million per season in TV revenue. San Jose? $7 million. But that might teach them to sign a 20-year deal. Or not, since they've called Bettman in to squeeze Comcast/NBC.

Story also notes the inevitable concern about the long term viability of SAP Center (it was small from the get go), and the possibility of moving to a new facility in Santa Clara. Or elsewhere.

The story also fits the long running narrative that the Sharks generally operate at a loss. Tripling their TV revenue to match the Sharks and Ducks would change that in a hurry though.
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