Players, and executives making huge amounts of money every year.

Please, who the (frank) is broke there.

You don't think Crosby makes the HHOF?
- MJL

I'm surprised he is not in already.

You don't think Crosby makes the HHOF?
- MJL

(It was a joke...because none of their players are currently in the HHOF).

That's why the rest of my post began with, "Realistically..." since it's not realistic for a current team to have a member of the HHOF in almost all instances.

Which will make the "casual" fan from the USA more likely to go to a game:

"Come see them play the Edmonton Oilers."

"Come see them play NHL superstar Connor McDavid."

I'm gonna say #2.
- jmatchett383

There is no question what the Flyers marketing department would use, when Edmonton comes to town.

I agree to a point. Just feel like some teams do not to have "marketable" players for me to watch them. The Flyers rivals come to mind. Some markets need a draw. Teams like the Flyers do not. People watching and attending the games almost regardless.
- mickel25

Right, you want to see them because of the rivalry. The "casual fan" is probably not aware of the rivalry.

There is no question what the Flyers marketing department would use, when Edmonton comes to town.
- MJL

Agreed they would use McDavid as the draw. But how many additional tickets are getting sold in Philly just because McDavid is coming to town?

Now in other cities with lower attendance you could see a significant bump.

Players, and executives making huge amounts of money every year.

Please, who the (frank) is broke there.
- flyer_nutter

I don't begrudge anyone, or hold any animosity towards anyone who is able to make huge amounts of money. Good for them.

We were all told that, if a person has been performing in a certain position for a long time, then he is good at that position.

Therefore, John Tortarella is a good coach.
- jmatchett383

Boiling it down to the essence, he wouldn't be in the NHL if he weren't.

There is no question what the Flyers marketing department would use, when Edmonton comes to town.
- MJL

Ryan Miller's wife?

Agreed they would use McDavid as the draw. But how many additional tickets are getting sold in Philly just because McDavid is coming to town?

Now in other cities with lower attendance you could see a significant bump.
- mickel25

Gretzky is probably the best example. Him coming to LA, made them the top draw and made their tix go from undesirable to unobtainable. They sold out games coast to coast, and it had zero to do with the LA Kings' roster as a whole.

Ryan Miller's wife?

- flyer_nutter

Well, Ryan Miller is the poor man's Henrik Lundqvist.

I don't begrudge anyone, or hold any animosity towards anyone who is able to make huge amounts of money. Good for them.
- MJL

When does the next CBA expire?

Right, you want to see them because of the rivalry. The "casual fan" is probably not aware of the rivalry.
- jmatchett383

I don't think hockey has "casual" fans. You either watch hockey and follow it or you probably don't.

I want more people to watch. Honestly, how many "casual" fans tune in now to see Crosby? Can't market someone more than he has been marketed. He is the best player.

What were the ratings for the finals last year?

Agreed they would use McDavid as the draw. But how many additional tickets are getting sold in Philly just because McDavid is coming to town?

Now in other cities with lower attendance you could see a significant bump.
- mickel25

That's a hard slap in the face to the home team. "We don't give a frank about you but "marketable superstar" is coming to town so we're there!"

I don't think hockey has "casual" fans. You either watch hockey and follow it or you probably don't.

I want more people to watch. Honestly, how many "casual" fans tune in now to see Crosby? Can't market someone more than he has been marketed. He is the best player.

What were the ratings for the finals last year?
- mickel25

I was dreaming of Tampa vs Nashville. Still say that would have been great hockey.

I don't think hockey has "casual" fans. You either watch hockey and follow it or you probably don't.

I want more people to watch. Honestly, how many "casual" fans tune in now to see Crosby? Can't market someone more than he has been marketed. He is the best player.

What were the ratings for the finals last year?
- mickel25

I agree. I don't think the "casual fan" ever will exist for the NHL on a large scale. But that's what the NHL keeps trying to do. Every now and then, people will get excited because of the playoffs, or the Olympics, because of a great local team, or even the John Scott ASG fiasco. But for the most part, people would rather watch The Bachelor or its male equivalent than hockey.

Ryan Miller's wife?

- flyer_nutter

There is no question what the Flyers marketing department would use, when Edmonton comes to town.
- MJL

So, not Benoit Pouliot then?

That's a hard slap in the face to the home team. "We don't give a frank about you but "marketable superstar" is coming to town so we're there!"
- Scoob

This is literally what the Sixers did a few years ago when Miami came in. They marketed LeBron James and the Heat.

I was dreaming of Tampa vs Nashville. Still say that would have been great hockey.
- flyer_nutter

Agreed.

Is there a point there?
- MJL

I don't think one is required.

Sounds good!
- MJL

You know I still dont buy the act you have on here.

You're a softee on the inside sir.

So, not Benoit Pouliot then?
- BiggE

"Come see the bottom-4 defenseman they traded Taylor Hall for. Admire the ECHL prospect they got for a former 1st overall pick. Look, if you will, upon their bottom-6 forwards."

I don't think one is required.
- jmatchett383

I edited. I thought he was addressing his other point.

Ryan Miller's wife?

- flyer_nutter

This worked for the Predators, didn't it?