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Ancillary Revenue
- corduroy

Calm down there wordsmith. We only use cromulent words around here, nothing to embiggen our egos.

I think Lehtera played "the right way" and "consistently." Not necessarily "good" though.
- jmatchett383

ok, if you are getting at veteran experience, I'll agree to some percentage of that.
But this is still a business, and you have to account for expense. Even if this is money for nothing ( not sure about the chicks)

You got it, boomer
- KINGKENZO

beat me to it. Although I'd just have said OK Boomer (and I AM a boomer!)

beat me to it. Although I'd just have said OK Boomer (and I AM a boomer!)
- bodiva88

You can't top me. I still remember when music had a tune and crime was illegal

It’s not apologizing for Hextall, but more a frank assessment of his tenure. His decision to slow-walk the rebuild will always be controversial with I’m sure, a fair amount of those who were either for it or against it (I understand both sides on this). What also can’t be denied is his work building up the farm system and clearing up the cap.

There’s no doubt they’re in a better position than they were 4-5 years ago going forward. They’re now seeing the fruits of all of Hextall’s work. Perhaps Hexy is a better GM in a complete rebuild scenario than one that is in a win-now or ascending mode. Being critical of his moves while praising his role in drafting and development are not mutually exclusive.
- Sublime55

Well said. I personally believe that when he felt the time was appropriate in the development stage with the team, Hextall would've gotten more aggressive in his approach. He did a strong job in my opinion and I'm thankful.

In 18-19 Lehtera played 24 of 31 games when Hakstol was coach.

Lehtera played 3 NHL games after Hakstol was fired.

Well said. I personally believe that when he felt the time was appropriate in the development stage with the team, Hextall would've gotten more aggressive in his approach. He did a strong job in my opinion and I'm thankful.
- MJL

He did a piss poor job managing the nhl team. Put a product on the ice that was unwatchable most of the time. just your average GM

In their minds, justification of the salary they picked up
- DaveofYork

No one had to justify anything. He was acquired to get Farabee and Frost. Schenn was not worth 2 first round picks.

Some people liked Hakstol. Some people didn't.
Some people liked Hextall. Some people didn't.

Neither group is going to change the other's mind.

Can we let it franking rest?

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Ancillary Revenue
- corduroy

Money is made with the sold tickets. Concessions are too expensive to begin with. Most people dont pay for that anyways. I know I alsays eat before or after the game. I dont got $10 to drop on a slice of pizza that $3 elsewhere.

Money is made with the sold tickets. Concessions are too expensive to begin with. Most people dont pay for that anyways. I know I alsays eat before or after the game. I dont got $10 to drop on a slice of pizza that $3 elsewhere.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Plus the lines are always too long.

In 18-19 Lehtera played 24 of 31 games when Hakstol was coach.

Lehtera played 3 NHL games after Hakstol was fired.
- Feanor

I think its fair to say Lehtera was clearly Hak's coke guy

Some people liked Hakstol. Some people didn't.
Some people liked Hextall. Some people didn't.

Neither group is going to change the other's mind.

Can we let it franking rest?
- Scoob

I’m a yea.

Some people liked Hakstol. Some people didn't.
Some people liked Hextall. Some people didn't.

Neither group is going to change the other's mind.

Can we let it franking rest?
- Scoob

Hi, welcome to HockeyBuzz.

I think its fair to say Lehtera was clearly Hak's coke guy
- arichardson22

I mean...it beats any other reason I've heard.

Plus the lines are always too long.
- Scoob

"nobody goes there anymore, its too crowded"

Yogi Berra

Money is made with the sold tickets. Concessions are too expensive to begin with. Most people dont pay for that anyways. I know I alsays eat before or after the game. I dont got $10 to drop on a slice of pizza that $3 elsewhere.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

Sadly, the $9 slice of pizza is probably the best value at the arena. Compare that to a $7 hot dog.

Some people liked Hakstol. Some people didn't.
Some people liked Hextall. Some people didn't.

Neither group is going to change the other's mind.

Can we let it franking rest?
- Scoob

put me down for a 'yes'

Sadly, the $9 slice of pizza is probably the best value at the arena. Compare that to a $7 hot dog.
- jmatchett383

Im surprised they dont charge for condiments

Im surprised they dont charge for condiments
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

They don't sell them in the bathroom.

I mean...it beats any other reason I've heard.
- jmatchett383

Sometimes you gotta do some favors for a discounted bag

Money is made with the sold tickets. Concessions are too expensive to begin with. Most people dont pay for that anyways. I know I alsays eat before or after the game. I dont got $10 to drop on a slice of pizza that $3 elsewhere.
- xShoot4WarAmpsx

I stand corrected. you are the model for the other 19,499 fans that attend a sold out game. I wonder why they even bother having concession stands. Watching the games I would have never guessed that thousands, if not over ten thousand fans bring their own beer, pizza, buckets of Chickie n Petes crab fries, cotton candy, and popcorn into the arena.

I owe you a deep and sincere apology. What was I thinking to question a trendsetter such as yourself? Please do not report me to Santa Clause, I have tried very hard to stay on his nice list.

Plus the lines are always too long.
- Scoob

HA!

Hi, welcome to HockeyBuzz.
- jmatchett383

HA!
Nailed it with this one.

"nobody goes there anymore, its too crowded"

Yogi Berra
- Gnostic

:-) yup