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<blockquote data-quote="GlassJaw" data-source="post: 1766806" data-attributes="member: 22103">The main problem is the story state the NHL game is.&nbsp; Until that is fixed, none of financial problems will be.The funny thing is (or not so funny) is that the owners had numerous chances to fix the ills of the game itself.&nbsp; Instead, they chose to expand and expand, completely watering down the game.&nbsp; Each time they did, the league got some quick cash but in the end, the game suffered.&nbsp; There also has been a bunch of new arenas built.&nbsp; The owners could have stepped up and decided from here on out, all ice rink will be larger.&nbsp; But that means less seats which means less revenue.&nbsp; Can't do that.Bottom line: there needs to be less teams.&nbsp; The NHL does not cater to its superstars.&nbsp; The game is slow.&nbsp; It rewards less-skilled players and goons.&nbsp; The owners think the fans want fighting and penalties.&nbsp; The diehards might but they are in the minority.&nbsp; The NHL is going to attract new fans with the product they continusouly put on the ice.&nbsp;So what?&nbsp; You can say that about a ton of things.&nbsp; It's the American way.&nbsp; Honestly, I don't really have a problem with it.&nbsp; How is playing a professional sport any different than working for a company in which you get paid a ridiculous salary?&nbsp; No one complains about brokers on Wall Street.&nbsp; They aren't making a positive contribution to the betterment of society.&nbsp; But why do they get paid so much?&nbsp; Because they're making someone else a ton of cash.To put it in perspective, most owners (especially baseball) make enough money to put the entire salary of their team with revenue from TV contracts ONLY.&nbsp; Everything else (ticket sales, merchandise, etc) is complete PROFIT.&nbsp; Sports are big business, never forget that.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="GlassJaw, post: 1766806, member: 22103"] The main problem is the story state the NHL game is. Until that is fixed, none of financial problems will be. The funny thing is (or not so funny) is that the owners had [I]numerous[/I] chances to fix the ills of the game itself. Instead, they chose to expand and expand, completely watering down the game. Each time they did, the league got some quick cash but in the end, the game suffered. There also has been a bunch of new arenas built. The owners could have stepped up and decided from here on out, all ice rink will be larger. But that means less seats which means less revenue. Can't do that. Bottom line: there needs to be less teams. The NHL does not cater to its superstars. The game is slow. It rewards less-skilled players and goons. The owners think the fans want fighting and penalties. The diehards might but they are in the minority. The NHL is going to attract new fans with the product they continusouly put on the ice. So what? You can say that about a ton of things. It's the American way. Honestly, I don't really have a problem with it. How is playing a professional sport any different than working for a company in which you get paid a ridiculous salary? No one complains about brokers on Wall Street. They aren't making a positive contribution to the betterment of society. But why do they get paid so much? Because they're making [I]someone else[/I] a ton of cash. To put it in perspective, most owners (especially baseball) make enough money to put the entire salary of their team with revenue from TV contracts ONLY. Everything else (ticket sales, merchandise, etc) is complete PROFIT. Sports are big business, never forget that. [/QUOTE]

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