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Originally Posted by getbak
Not really surprising considering it was between 2 non-traditional hockey markets and none of the games aired on broadcast tv, this year's Final did horrible numbers in the US...
https://twitter.com/user/status/1669084086558683140
This was the first time the Cup clinching game aired on cable since the Stars-Sabres Final in 1999. |
As you say, not a surprise. While the NHL is growing revenues, it seems to be growing at a slower pace than other major sports in NA.
Might be time for some different thinking from the league and maybe some fresh blood at the top.