HFBoards - The Business of Hockey http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/ Discuss the financial and business aspects of the NHL. Franchise sales, valuations, TV contracts, ratings, expansion, relocation, the CBA and work stoppage discussion goes here. en Fri, 24 May 2013 01:41:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/images/misc/rss.jpg HFBoards - The Business of Hockey http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/ <![CDATA[Phoenix LXXVIII: Know When To Hold 'Em, Know When To Fold 'Em]]> http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1432613&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 01:41:09 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Whileee)--- Deciphering Twitter is sometimes like guessing the meaning of messages from the Chinese Communist Party High Command. So, interpret the following however you wish... ---End Quote--- ......
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Deciphering Twitter is sometimes like guessing the meaning of messages from the Chinese Communist Party High Command. So, interpret the following however you wish...
... Roger that: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMRANk8t0rE ]]> The Business of Hockey Killion http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1432613 Nbcsn 2 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434763&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 01:39:07 GMT Ah. So you are serious. Well, good luck with that. Ah. So you are serious. Well, good luck with that. ]]> The Business of Hockey scotchex http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434763 NHLPA Fehr wants to address issue of fighting http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434281&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 01:29:49 GMT
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Originally Posted by njdevil26 (Post 66479829)
The problem is that today's NHL player has an absolute lack of respect for the game of hockey and ESPECIALLY a lack of respect for their fellow player.
I would agree with that sentence if you dropped the word "today" - it's always been this way. ]]> The Business of Hockey Dado http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434281 New jerseys/branding for 2013-14 season http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434741&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 01:23:34 GMT
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Originally Posted by Tinalera (Post 66503071)
How long before the NHL starts making variations in season?

"Get your exclusive PLAYOFF VARIATION jersey!" for all teams that make the playoffs each year.

And hey, maybe a "draft day" variation Jersey as well for each team! The possiblities are endless.....:sarcasm:





(BTW, if for some reason the NHL is seeing this post and says "hey that's a great idea"-I do NOT-repeat NOT-take responsiblity for said ideas! :laugh:)
Too late! lolll Seriously I think that debate died the year the Habs wore that for one game! ]]> The Business of Hockey madhi19 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434741 Daly denies Quebecor is bidding for Coyotes http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434051&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:36:13 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Stanley Cup)--- no no, he called them a club... I was paraphrasing ---End Quote--- Ya, which is precisely what it is, and of course you play by their rules, which for many must involve an awful...
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Originally Posted by Stanley Cup (Post 66501859)
no no, he called them a club... I was paraphrasing
Ya, which is precisely what it is, and of course you play by their rules,
which for many must involve an awful lot of biting down on the old tongue. ]]> The Business of Hockey Killion http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434051 <![CDATA[Quebec City Part VIII: Et c'est pas fini, ce n'est qu'un début]]> http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1375713&goto=newpost Fri, 24 May 2013 00:32:22 GMT
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Originally Posted by JB52 (Post 66502857)
It was call Deal or no deal, no?
Maybe, I tried to find and thought I found it. Maybe you're right JB ]]> The Business of Hockey QcBlizzard http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1375713 2013/14 Season Ticket Info http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1373837&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 22:33:27 GMT http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/208721351.html Wild ticket prices increasing average of 4.5%. ---Quote--- Season ticket per-game prices range from $23 to $92. ... “We are committed to winning and to... http://www.startribune.com/sports/blogs/208721351.html

Wild ticket prices increasing average of 4.5%.

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Season ticket per-game prices range from $23 to $92.
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“We are committed to winning and to giving fans a great experience when they come to Xcel Energy Center,” said Chief Operating Officer Matt Majka. “This marks the first time we have raised season ticket prices in three years and our average season ticket price will remain in the middle of the NHL.”
]]> The Business of Hockey LadyStanley http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1373837 Andy Sutton to join NHL Player Safety department? http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434319&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 21:55:43 GMT
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Originally Posted by tarheelhockey (Post 66474177)
This joke kinda writes itself, doesn't it?
Wasn't it already written for Shanahan? ]]> The Business of Hockey krudmonk http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434319 Ratings II: More 2013 NHL TV Ratings http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1433547&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 21:19:11 GMT http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/23/wednesday-cable-ratings-nba-playoffs-win-night-psych-south-beach-tow-the-real-world-mythbusters-more/183877/ 1.228 was the viewership of Pens/Sens......not bad. Hopefully... http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/201...s-more/183877/

1.228 was the viewership of Pens/Sens......not bad. Hopefully Chicago/Detroit will be close to 2 mill tonight... ]]> The Business of Hockey showstopper99 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1433547 OT: High ranking TV executive hearing Nba to Seattle in 2 years http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1433681&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 21:03:39 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Melrose Munch)--- Pittsburgh can just tank, build a nice team of top 3 draft picks and then the people will come ---End Quote--- :laugh: Or they can try the Pirates blueprint of tanking for...
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Pittsburgh can just tank, build a nice team of top 3 draft picks and then the people will come
:laugh:

Or they can try the Pirates blueprint of tanking for over 20 years without a winning record and still draw people to the games.:sarcasm: ]]> The Business of Hockey nwpensfan http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1433681 Dallas Stars look to increase (fan) footprint http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434313&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:59:31 GMT
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Originally Posted by Brodie (Post 66487387)
I actually disagree with you guys here... I don't think the goal is to become the Cowboys or something here, it's simply to convince those who want to watch hockey in the greater Texas area that the Stars are their natural team. Considering they're already on TV in all of these places, it's more about building awareness and not trying to tap into some huge fanbase or anything.

I think NHL teams can have very extensive regional fanbases. The Red Wings area covers all of Michigan as well as parts of Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ontario. If the Blackhawks aren't popular in Milwaukee it's because they get Wild games on cable there.
That, and rooting for a Chicago sports team would make most Wisconsin sports fans skins crawl. It'd be like rooting for the Bears or Cubs. NOT gonna happen. ]]> The Business of Hockey Bullwine85 http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434313 Oklahoma City to host NHL preseason game http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434261&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 20:33:44 GMT It if was between OKC, San Antonio, and Houston, which one deserves an NHL team? Dallas is so alone in that region. They really have no "natural" rivalry with anyone. ]]> The Business of Hockey Rafa Nadal http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434261 OT: ESPN Layoffs http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1433511&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:48:11 GMT
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That's contrary to "Statistics 101". A bell curve assumes a random sample.
It's always a random sample. You're never going to hit a home run every time you hire someone. The HR person could've hired the wrong person that she thought was cream of the crop and that guy instead went somewhere else. Same reason some #1 draft picks are all-stars and others flop.

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I prefer a system where you have a job description, and get fired only if you aren't performing the job satisfactorily. The only time relative ranking should matter is for layoffs, e.g. there's only enough work for 9 people. Then you're justified in laying off #10. Firing them "just because" is stupid.
Well I agree. And I was laid off late last year in a similar thing. It's not like losing your job one way compared to another makes you feel any better. ]]> The Business of Hockey rj http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1433511 players get 50% of revenues from new arenas but dont pay anything to build them http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1431353&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 19:17:38 GMT Q: Should Canadian govts fund hockey arenas for billionaire owners? A: No Q: Should tax payers hold govt accountable? A: yes Q: Do tax payers hold govts accountable by voting? Q: Should Canadian govts fund hockey arenas for billionaire owners?

A: No

Q: Should tax payers hold govt accountable?

A: yes

Q: Do tax payers hold govts accountable by voting?

A: generally not

blame yourself ]]> The Business of Hockey silvercanuck http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1431353 IOC agrees to more targeted, out-of-competition drug testing http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434309&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 18:44:00 GMT HGH and steroids in the off season explain why some of these kids suddenly grow inhumanly much in one summer while developing big jaw and back acne. But yeah, stimulants and EPO like stuff are the ones most beneficial in... HGH and steroids in the off season explain why some of these kids suddenly grow inhumanly much in one summer while developing big jaw and back acne. But yeah, stimulants and EPO like stuff are the ones most beneficial in hockey. ]]> The Business of Hockey Jussi http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=1434309