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Originally Posted by Bingo
I still think it's possible that there is a % of fans that will not renew tickets if it's a rebuild.
They could even have a focus group that says "35% of our fan base isn't supportive"
A very involved hockey fan that would follow the team regardless of what they do or what they call it, may not be who they are speaking too.
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Imagine operating your business on eggshells out of a paralyzing fear that a portion of current STHs will disagree with that message.
How are they STHs generating that level of disposable income if they can't read between the lines. They must recognize what's actually going on vs what's being said, no?
As for casual fans, I dont think the level of engagement around the city has been anything to write home about in recent years given the state of the team. I somehow doubt Huberdeau jerseys are flying off of shelves right now.
I doubt there is much to lose in that department with an admission of the rebuild.
The problem is the messaging. Defensive old men in front of microphones isnt helping to sell anything to prospective fans. Talk about high end players. Hammer on names like McKenna and Verhoeff! As well as current prospects having success.
The varying comments on the direction of the team just comes across like incompetence. If they remind people of the upside of filling the cupboards instead of just playing the denial game in the face of conflicting evidence, they'll instill confidence in people watching.
Trying to please literally every segment of the fanbase by not committing to any official narrative just seems like a pathetic way to run an organization that we supposedly want players and locals to feel pride about.