They do have an opportunity to play professionally. Fundmark is trying to say this is an issue of gender equality, when it’s actually just a business decision. These women already have a professional league to play in. They want more money, which I don’t blame them for wanting, but I don’t think anyone is obligated to give it to them. The interest isn’t there and I really don’t think the NHL pumping money into this thing is going to make a game that averages less than 200 people per game suddenly take off and be financially viable. These women have to start marketing their game and growing it themselves, then when it’s taking off they can come to the NHL and ask about a partnership.
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