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Nylanderthal said:
Sounds very similar to the stuff lowly educated folks say about current politicians when espousing conspiracy theories like WEF 5G etc.
Hint: seeing as he’s a lawyer and has ran a sports league for 30 years and was #2 in the NBA during its 80-90’s boom under stern I’m gonna guess that Gary is in fact smarter than most people he interacts with, especially in the media which is where you’re insight to him comes mostly comes from. (Not saying any one specifically just general of course)
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While I would agree with most of what you are saying regarding his smarts, I will say that Bettman certainly comes across like he couldnt give two shits about hockey and he def comes across as arrogant but so do a lot of players. He is a businessman, not a hockey fan, which while I understand, it does seem like a weird choice to be the face of the league.
 
Nylanderthal said:
Sounds very similar to the stuff lowly educated folks say about current politicians when espousing conspiracy theories like WEF 5G etc.
Hint: seeing as he’s a lawyer and has ran a sports league for 30 years and was #2 in the NBA during its 80-90’s boom under stern I’m gonna guess that Gary is in fact smarter than most people he interacts with, especially in the media which is where you’re insight to him comes mostly comes from. (Not saying any one specifically just general of course)
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It’s one thing to be smarter, it’s another thing to go out of your way to show it.
 
Ianturnedbull said:
How were the Tampa Bay vs. Calgary financials in 2004? Did the league go bankrupt due to a lack of conspiring/evils/skulduggery?
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Who won? A city who only knows about ice in a glass until their team is a winner, now they are a strong market providing they win regularly. Leafs lose 56 years and still buy tickets. Buffalo in bad years had 7000 fans. Leafs in a bad yr have 17000. No need to win.

keonsbitterness said:
No it's not.
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Yes it is, in NYC, VEGAS, LA, BOSTON, SEATTLE, TAMPA ETC.

Ianturnedbull said:
How were the Tampa Bay vs. Calgary financials in 2004? Did the league go bankrupt due to a lack of conspiring/evils/skulduggery?
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Let's see. CBC government sponsored vs NBC cash vow , hmmmm
 
Niagara Bill said:
Who won? A city who only knows about ice in a glass until their team is a winner, now they are a strong market providing they win regularly. Leafs lose 56 years and still buy tickets. Buffalo in bad years had 7000 fans. Leafs in a bad yr have 17000. No need to win.


Yes it is, in NYC, VEGAS, LA, BOSTON, SEATTLE, TAMPA ETC.


Let's see. CBC government sponsored vs NBC cash vow , hmmmm
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I think you're really misguided, and I hope you can overcome your resentment for all things. You formulate every counter argument with the guise that all things are evil, inequality is abound, all of the world is motivated by money (accept you).

Reach for the light and not the darkness.
 
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Niagara Bill said:
In Canada, much much better, in the US, not as good. But a bad US series is worth more money that good Canadian series.
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Id be interested to see the numbers on it personally. Without knowing how deep to dive or where to authenticate it looks like our Round 1 win drew better in Canada alone than the US + CAN ratings for the cup clincher
 
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Niagara Bill said:
In Canada, much much better, in the US, not as good. But a bad US series is worth more money that good Canadian series.


You are wrong.
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Rogers deal per year was more than double
the NBC deal that ended after 21-22. Current ESPN+TNT deal Is now more by about $100 a year, but the next Canadian deal in three years will surpass that.
 
keonsbitterness said:
Rogers deal per year was more than double
the NBC deal that ended after 21-22. Current ESPN+TNT deal Is now more by about $100 a year, but the next Canadian deal in three years will surpass that.
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You may be correct, but the fight for US market share is young and necessary to become legit equal to the big 4. NFL, MLB, NBA, Collage football/basketball. When Calgary plays nobody in 90% of US cares, or even know where Calgary is. No TV sets are on. If they are playing Rangers that is a different story. Owners invested to make money. Like the NFL where a $50,000 1962 investment became 2.3billion. Why does Bettman insist that Arizona exist.
Now an additional source is gambling, that maybe a game changer for Canadian teams because American gamblers don't care where Calgary is.
 
So I'm reading today about what Patrick Mahomes said and wishing we had accountability and leadership like that in our dressing room. For those that missed it, the Chiefs are 3-1 this season, not so bad but they haven't been playing that well so Mahomes said this

"If I play better, everybody will play better".

That's what leadership sounds like and what a contrast from our guys spewing the same generic crap after playoff exits about how they played well and don't plan on doing anything different. If only Matthews and/or Marner said something like that, I might actually be able to get excited about the coming season.
 
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Niagara Bill said:
Are you not thinking just a bit that US TV ratings is imperative. Is Bettmans job to make money or promote fair play.
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Both. Anyway if Bettman wanted to tilt interest to the U S, he never would have let Mathews end up as a Leaf or allow Edmonton to win what, 3 of 4 1st overall picks, one of them being Connor McDavid.
 
Confucius said:
Both. Anyway if Bettman wanted to tilt interest to the U S, he never would have let Mathews end up as a Leaf or allow Edmonton to win what, 3 of 4 1st overall picks, one of them being Connor McDavid.
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Interesting point #1 son. Conspiracies are complex things. 😁
 
The Hanging Jowl said:
Same team, same coach, same system (likely). Only changes were old-school tough guy additions and Tyson Barrie 2.0. No movement on Nylander/Matthews/Marner contracts when they had leverage. What's even the point of Reaves when the team seems to have a policy against fighting and even seemingly body contact? Pretty sure this is my lowest interest level since I was a little kid in the 70s. What is there to look forward to next season that will be any different than the last 6? I honestly don't get it. At the very minimum they should have replaced Keefe (not because he did anything wrong but because it would be the easiest major change - and something has to).
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I'm really going to enjoy the emergence of Knies, Minton, and Woll.

It's too bad you decided to cheer for The Seattle Kraken this year.
 
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We are 5 days away from the start the start of, 6 days away from the first Leaf game, how can you not be excited?

You are damn right I'm watching Crosby VS Bedard on Tuesday.

Then Wednesday you got the Leafs, I can't wait to see what unfolds this season.

I can't wait to see what Knies, Minten and Woll can do.

I can't wait to follow Cowan development, Between Knies, Cowan, Minten and Woll it looks like the next waive of reinforcements is on the way.

I can't wait to see what our new top 6 can do now that it's actually a top 6, not a top 4 with 2 guys you hope work out.

I can't wait to see what Treliving first trade is, we still haven't gotten that.

My excitement grows by the second.
 
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Ianturnedbull said:
I'm really going to enjoy the emergence of Knies, Minton, and Woll.

It's too bad you decided to cheer for The Seattle Kraken this year.
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I don't understand your Kraken comment to be honest but I liked your post anyway for two reasons: 1. I too look forward to the development of the young guys (especially Knies). 2. In the late 70s Coke or Pepsi or something came out with a bunch of Leafs posters. I didn't particularly like the advertising in the poster so I used scissors to cut out the image of a skating Ian Turnbull and taped him to my bedroom wall.

Jebus, I just searched and you can still find it.

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