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Originally Posted by nuckfan in TO
so you're saying that if there is a rebuild, then it won't affect attendence, tv ratings, merchandise sales, etc over the next 2-3 years??
it's a huge market, and it might not... maybe they still pack the gardens... but I would think that it's a market that is still geared towards star attractions, and with so many other options in NY there might be better things to do than watch a Pittsburg like team on the ice for a few years...
I know the real hockey fans would love it - it makes sense... but what about the bottom line - does the franchise stand to make more money, lose money, or stand the same when all revenue avenues are considered if they go into a rebuild??
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it might effect attendance and stuff but after the last 7 years about 98% of the tickets are sold...it might drop to 90% but not much more cause so many of the seats are season ticket holders...
AND on top of that keep in mind as far as the finances go...the rangers could cut their payroll by $40 mil during a rebuild which means that even if the building is 1/2 full they are still making more $$ than they did the last 7 years
