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Originally Posted by Sec214
They've missed the playoffs since 19-20. Sure the Sharks loaded with young talent but that doesn't mean it ends anytime soon. Even with Celebrini and all those years of top 10 picks the sharks are still in the bottom.
Imagine having no meaningful hockey to watch for a half decade and the future waits to be written.
People around here don't seem to see the impact of bottoming out. It takes 5+ years to recover financially as an owner. They don't get merch sales, playoff revenue and the list goes on.
More oilers 97/29 jersey were sold in Alberta than any flames jersey in the last 10 years. I also would bet you that in the "youth market" that disparity would be even higher and the "youth" are your market in 10 years.
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Hear you. Going to Sharks games has been depressing. Not even the fact that they lose....it's the crowd and vibe around the team; place is 2/3 full at best. Quiet. Going through the motions. Crazy what a fall from where that team used to be. Roster is full of players you could care less about beyond the hopefuls. Wake us when it's done.