Unholy goalie
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These are both good posts on the topic. I am very skeptical of the press so I take everything with a grain of salt. So that being said unless Mark is just spinning he will need to update his lockstep research because every season ticket holder I know, and that is a big number, are expecting playoffs or close this year. They are all expecting a big step forward.
Tom you are correct the secondary market has dried up and although I am greatful TNSE has given us some flexibility on selling prices I doubt that will be enough this year.
Note to Mark from me. Amazing work on getting the team back. This is a big season and you either need to make the playoffs or take action. Most fans I know are not going to settle for year after year of non playoff hockey. Having lots of talented players and sucking is actually even more frustrating. Mark All the great qualities it took to get an NHL franchise like patience, loyalty, resolve, being a class act were noble and you pulled it off. However, those same qualities may be getting in the way now and by that I mean you may be getting in the way. Daryl Katz figured out that he needed help and if we fail this season I am looking squarely at you. You may need to add a layer between you and Chevy. Mark you will always be needed on the business side and as a board of governors type but your make up as a person might not be ideal as a hockey ops exec.
All my comments I would have written before this season started. The nightmare beginning is just a two game sample size and I am not panicking quite yet I will review this after 10 games but if we haven’t pulled out of our death spiral the powers that be will need to act. I plan on renewing my season tickets but I know lots and lots of people that are opting out and buying game day when needed after this term. I know lots of people that are taking less games and bringing in additional seat partners too.
Mark the lockstep comment was really really clunky and sadly outdated. Don’t confuse a sold out building for happy customers. Please don’t fiddle while Rome burns because I want a SUCCESSFUL vibrant NHL franchise here for my kids to enjoy one day.
I think Chipman's perspective hinges largely on sales as well. His primary concern from a business standpoint is that tickets are paid for. Whether or not people show up (or can't get rid of the tickets that are already paid for) is secondary.
I agree with Tom that Chipman should see the secondary market as a clear warning signal, but he probably sees it as a buffer.. and as you say, he shouldn't confuse "sold out building" with happy fans. He's got people on contract for their tickets for crying out loud...