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Originally Posted by nik-
I really feel the second GTA team market is being overrated. That region is more Leafs fans than hockey fans. They'll do fine and sell out, at least at the start. And for sure they will be stronger than Florida and Arizona. However, it's not like they instantly become a top 10 market other than the hype.
They'll have a lot of "I'll support this team because the Leafs suck" protest fans ... but if the Leafs ever turn it around like the early 90's it will quickly erode.
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Yes, but if said team goes on a SCF run, you'll have a generation of new fans who will be die hard. Islanders have a following despite living in the shadow of the Rags.
Heck, look what the Flames accomplished this year bringing in new fans. Winning solves everything.
And if it's not a top 10 market, it will be top 15 for sure. There's no way the anti-Leafs don't make money.