[ScreamingViking]

For a supposed "sports town" Hamilton hasn't shown as much. It took DECADES for the Ticats to sell out and in a larger stadium they would probably not. And fans are probably ambivalent between any hockey that's sub-NHL (which is NEVER coming here on a permanent basis, so we all need to get over that)

Still, I can see the attraction of the Leafs moving the Marlies here. This town is somewhat divided about cheering for Toronto or Montreal, so maybe the farm team may help tip that balance... and this is anecdotal but among my group of friends they're probably equally divided between the two, with a few Bruins fans in there too.

But I don't think the Leafs would do it without another regular tenant for Coca-Cola/Ricoh.

Doesn't seem like the Hamilton arena operators would be that fussed regardless. If concerts are to be the main draw, sobeit.