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Originally Posted by djforsberg
I kinda thought that but bringing up the NFL is kind of ridiculous and an over exaggeration...
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I wasn't serious about NFL, I was specifically using it as an over-exaggeration to point out how ridiculous the thinking of some is (such as Don Cherry?)
If anyone can make a convincing argument why a NHL team could work in Saskatoon I'd like to hear it, but please base it on something tangible and not just "the power of positive thinking". I don't want to hear "our arena holds the same amount as Wpg's"... and I DEFINITELY don't want to hear "if Winnipeg can do it so can we". We all saw how difficult it was for Winnipeg to get a franchise again, and it took over decade of TNSE putting in place all the elements for a succesful business model, and even then, at almost 3x the market size as Saskatoon, Winnipeg is still criticized as being too small a market (which I obviously disagree with, based on season ticket sales).
I have no doubt we have passion for NHL and per capita would be able to show atleast as much support financially as any other fan, but I don't think it could even come close to enough volume for NHL success.