My feeling is that hockey fans will go back to supporting the NHL just as strongly, though it may take a bit of time. Whether or not you agree with me, I think most fans want to send the league and players a message about taking us for granted and the selfishness and stupidity of this 3rd lockout.
So, the question: How realistic do you think it would be to organize and mobilize a short fans strike. No one shows up to the games, no one watches on TV, no merchandise, etc.. Maybe the first two games of the season, when they finally have one.
My feeling is that hockey fans will go back to supporting the NHL just as strongly, though it may take a bit of time. Whether or not you agree with me, I think most fans want to send the league and players a message about taking us for granted and the selfishness and stupidity of this 3rd lockout.
So, the question: How realistic do you think it would be to organize and mobilize a short fans strike. No one shows up to the games, no one watches on TV, no merchandise, etc.. Maybe the first two games of the season, when they finally have one.
My feeling is that hockey fans will go back to supporting the NHL just as strongly, though it may take a bit of time. Whether or not you agree with me, I think most fans want to send the league and players a message about taking us for granted and the selfishness and stupidity of this 3rd lockout.
So, the question: How realistic do you think it would be to organize and mobilize a short fans strike. No one shows up to the games, no one watches on TV, no merchandise, etc.. Maybe the first two games of the season, when they finally have one.
Thoughts?
What a marvolous idea that has never been mentioned here on HFB ever before!!!
My feeling is that hockey fans will go back to supporting the NHL just as strongly, though it may take a bit of time. Whether or not you agree with me, I think most fans want to send the league and players a message about taking us for granted and the selfishness and stupidity of this 3rd lockout.
So, the question: How realistic do you think it would be to organize and mobilize a short fans strike. No one shows up to the games, no one watches on TV, no merchandise, etc.. Maybe the first two games of the season, when they finally have one.
I'm not spending a penny on the NHL this year, or whenever it is they finish there posturing and ego tactics and get a CBA signed. I'm not buying tickets, no sweaters, no LeafsTV, nothing for the whole season. I will watch the games that come on my current cable bundles, that's it.
And I don't know why you guys criticize someone for wanting to keep that idea out there. This is the only recourse we have as fans. One game with little attendance says a lot in TOR.
I'm not spending a penny on the NHL this year, or whenever it is they finish there posturing and ego tactics and get a CBA signed. I'm not buying tickets, no sweaters, no LeafsTV, nothing for the whole season. I will watch the games that come on my current cable bundles, that's it.
And I don't know why you guys criticize someone for wanting to keep that idea out there. This is the only recourse we have as fans. One game with little attendance says a lot in TOR.
Because it is unrealistic.
Oh and just an FYI, the league will get far more from your current cable bundle than they would from all the merch, tickets and LeafsTV combine.
I for one won't change a thing, I can't wait ot have hockey back. I am annoyed with the ego battle, but not enough to ruin my own enjoyment.
Myself, I sense a stronger annoyance than in past strikes.It is assumed that fans will simply come back.I think this time they will be a little surprised how unimportant they are in other cities,especially in the middle of a stubborn recession.IF for example the govt. says no more tax/corp write offs for nhl games,not many people would pay $400 to watch live.
I will go out on a limb and from talking to hockey fans,people are moving on and realizing NHL hockey is a little like Oprah,overwhelmed with herself.So much so,that they cant see the little guy has lost interest.Myself,put the Marlies on t.v and watch how quickly everyone would forget the NHL.Perhaps that is why they don't dare?
yea lets strike so revenue goes down league wide that way when the next CBA is up the Owners are claiming there losing money because revenue is down so they need to have another lockout...
My feeling is that hockey fans will go back to supporting the NHL just as strongly, though it may take a bit of time. Whether or not you agree with me, I think most fans want to send the league and players a message about taking us for granted and the selfishness and stupidity of this 3rd lockout.
So, the question: How realistic do you think it would be to organize and mobilize a short fans strike. No one shows up to the games, no one watches on TV, no merchandise, etc.. Maybe the first two games of the season, when they finally have one.
Thoughts?
Not a chance in hell that this will have any effect, especially in places like Toronto. The majority of fans will be so glad to have hockey back that they will watch on TV and buy tickets to games. You might get small groups who refuse to buy tickets in protest but for every one of them there will be another five who are all too glad to buy tickets.
What i would support is striking the concession stands. You are not going to stop people from buying tickets, in places where people actually want to watch hockey. But if you organize a concession stand strike i think you will get much better results that are way more realistic.
What i would support is striking the concession stands. You are not going to stop people from buying tickets, in places where people actually want to watch hockey. But if you organize a concession stand strike i think you will get much better results that are way more realistic.
Just my opinion.
You going to stop people buying sushi at the game at $20 per?
What i would support is striking the concession stands. You are not going to stop people from buying tickets, in places where people actually want to watch hockey. But if you organize a concession stand strike i think you will get much better results that are way more realistic.
Just my opinion.
Now this is a much better idea. Seasons ticket holders aren't gonna intentionality miss games they have paid for and there isn't much point in passing on other available tickets because someone else will just be glad to have them.
But some people might be willing to show their frustration in that way.
I haven't purchased anything, haven't paid any money for anything with an NHL or PA logo on it, haven't even entertained paying almost $80 for NHL13, NOTHING.
I couldn't afford to go to a bloody game in the first place, so you won't see me there.... As much as I wish I could
yea lets strike so revenue goes down league wide that way when the next CBA is up the Owners are claiming there losing money because revenue is down so they need to have another lockout...
Makes no difference...they were making record profits this time around yet still the owners started a lockout. This lockout is all about greed nothing more nothing less.
Curious to know how much people in here actually spend on NHL in a given year.
I bought a ball cap last year for $20. I got comped some tickets about 5 years ago, so I guess I dropped another $20 in concessions.
So I'm not sure what my participation in a boycott would accomplish, they're already not getting my money.
the only way possible for fans to show fustration is to show up to the games and do something there. people will always go to games and buy jerseys and all that. What will happen is whne these fans go to games they will show displeasure, whether it be booing or waffle throwing fans will show anger.
You can't stop people from going to the games, but you can definitely give them something to bring so the media picks up on it. Or get something trending. That'll stick it to both sides.
And it's a hell of a lot more realistic then people not showing up to games or not spending their money..
You can't stop people from going to the games, but you can definitely give them something to bring so the media picks up on it. Or get something trending. That'll stick it to both sides.
And it's a hell of a lot more realistic then people not showing up to games or not spending their money..
That's being a bit hypcrotical, is it not?
So you are going to buy tickets to a game and then voice your displeasure about spending money and being inconsiderate to fans?
So you are going to buy tickets to a game and then voice your displeasure about spending money and being inconsiderate to fans?
So you expect to do the impossible? Have major sponsoring corporations buy tickets but not show up for the games? There are plenty of people who aren't even Leafs fans who will go watch the games and spend their money on concessions. Either way atleast my idea was plausible.
So you expect to do the impossible? Have major sponsoring corporations buy tickets but not show up for the games? There are plenty of people who aren't even Leafs fans who will go watch the games and spend their money on concessions. Either way atleast my idea was plausible.
The corporations will have no problem finding people to go to the games. I wouldn't disagree with you about that.
I also agree, there are a lot of generic fans that would go to the games, who aren't Leaf fans.
But you have to take into account the jersey sales, merch. etc. of additional revenue that makes the Maple Leafs the richest franchise in the league. If people stop buying the overpriced jerseys and show up for a mediocre product on the ice, then it will send a message.
Fans signing up for a stupid online petitions or being angry keyboard warriors isn't going to do anything towards changing the way the team is run.
The corporations will have no problem finding people to go to the games. I wouldn't disagree with you about that.
I also agree, there are a lot of generic fans that would go to the games, who aren't Leaf fans.
But you have to take into account the jersey sales, merch. etc. of additional revenue that makes the Maple Leafs the richest franchise in the league. If people stop buying the overpriced jerseys and show up for a mediocre product on the ice, then it will send a message.
Fans signing up for a stupid online petitions or being angry keyboard warriors isn't going to do anything towards changing the way the team is run.
You really think you're going to stop people from buying merchandise? People buy jerseys because they have the money to spend on them. You don't have people getting loans to buy a jersey. Once hockey comes back people will forget about this anger problem, will get sucked into the passion and love of the game and dig right into the corporations and marketing. You can't stop it. And it won't be big enough for them to even budge.
Atleast if the media picks on something that spreads over a whole social media website or something like that it will pick up a head of steam. I think every team on this board is willing to go down without a fight over this stupidity that the NHL is having..
