The price you pay is dictated by market forces, not costs. Paying more doesn't mean the team will spend more on salaries in an uncapped system. The Leafs spent less than the Rangers and Red Wings pre-lockout, yet had higher revenues than either of them.
On the other hand, there are some pretty low budget teams like Colorado, Phoenix and Nashville that are outperforming cap teams like the Rangers, Leafs, Flames, Oilers etc. There is no substitute for a well run hockey operations department.
On the other hand, perhaps you prefer a dynasty like the 70s Habs, 80s Islanders and Oilers. What the hell, wouldn't it be great for fans of 29 teams to know before the season even started their team had no chance of winning a Cup.
Those were the days...
Thanks for the economics lesson, i had no idea. So whats the fans options then ?
Not show up to live events and force a lower ticket price, in time?
While i agree that a well run team is vital , i do not agree that fans in big markets that do pay these high prices have to suffer with these handicaps.
Market forces can also pressure a team to spend more to correct their mistakes and short comings.
When you take into account the currency exchange that TO had to deal with , they were right up there with Det/Rags.
I have no issues against dynasty's what so ever , those are the type of things that become a big part of a leagues lore and legend.
It's funny that the only ones left out of all this equality and parody are the fans stepping up to pay the big bucks in the big markets.
But it's easy to not give a sht about those folks. Right?
What is it these days, $1,700 for 4 glass seats on a Mon night against Caro? It is in TO.
$360 for four seats 15 rows from the roof? It is in TO.
Why should i give a sht about struggling small markets who's fan pay a fraction of what i am forced to?
When they obviously don't give a sht about us and we get the added kick in the teeth by being financially abused?