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A recent history of NHL revenue: An in-depth look at Forbes' data
A recent history of NHL revenue: An in-depth look at Forbes' data
Forbes magazine's 'Business of Hockey' online publication has almost become an annual tradition at this point, and is always the focus of quite a bit of water-cooler talk right around this time every year. The numbers are interesting in and of themselves, but I figured that, now that we have ...
Puck Daddy talks hockey and movies with director Kevin Smith
Puck Daddy talks hockey and movies with director Kevin Smith
sports.yahoo.com — Director Kevin Smith talks about being a Devils fan, hating on Rangers fans, hockey in "Clerks," getting... Seth Rogen on the ice in Pittsburgh and the sports-related controversies of his new film "Zack and Miri Make a Porno." (more) Puck Daddy talks hockey and movies with director Kevin Smith
Sizing up the NHL
Sizing up the NHL
fromtherink.com — Following up on a look at the average age of NHL teams , here's a look at... the average weight of the 30 teams through the first two weeks of the season: Team Weight 1 SJS 213.5 2 OTT 212.2 3 TBL 209.1  ... (more) Sizing up the NHL

Say Hello To The Week....
Say Hello To The Week....
thenhlarenaprogram.blogspot.com — Greetings to the week...and yes I am still cringing at the Devils game no matter the score.... It scares me to no end!!!! Can't wait for more hockey this week!!! (more) Say Hello To The Week....
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Slow Motion Not So Instant Replay - Oct. 30
The Jumbotron — ... [From the Rink] Limited growth in Boston. On a related note, Marc Savard grew half an inch last year, Zdeno Chara still pats him on the head like a little puppy. ...

Forbes: Islanders, Coyotes are NHL's least valuable teams
Puck Daddy — ... Karmanos has recently taken a hands on approach to marketing the team and running its day-to-day business operations. He faces a tough challenge given North Carolina's love for auto racing and college basketball and will likely have to make another Cup run for sponsors and fans to come to the RBC Center in full force. There's more reaction from Andrew's Stars Page, Habs Inside/Out, The Fabulous Forum (LA Kings), Japers' Rink and some great number-crunching from Mirtle, for whom this must be Christmas morning. (We await analysis ...

Islanders: Last in revenues, again
Lighthouse Hockey — ... on this here blog network. He takes a historical look at the post-lockout trends. Some of the trajectories of other teams will surprise you. ...

Forbes releases annual NHL Franchise Valuations yesterday, how valuable are the valuations and how accurate are the estimates?
Sharkspage San Jose Sharks NHL hockey and local sports blog — FORBES 4-YR PACIFIC DIVISION REVENUE ESTIMATES - JAMES MIRTLE Forbes National Editor Michael K. Ozanian and Sr. Statistics Editor Kurt Badenhausen released the annual NHL Franchise Valuation report yesterday. Forbes ranks the Sharks 19th out of 30 NHL teams, with a franchise valued at $179 million. Forbes estimates the Sharks increased revenue 9% over last season to $85 million. In his Morning Buzz column for the Mercury News, John Ryan notes that the Forbes $2.4 million estimate for Sharks revenue in ...

On capology, rumours, and hunting down head-shots
Snapshots — ... by James Mirtle, who points out that the Red Wings, Dallas Stars, and New York Rangers earn significantly more money in the post-lockout NHL, and rank in the league's top-five earners, so the NHL's revenues don't hinge upon the Loonie's value alone... The Ottawa Sun's Bruce Garrioch of all people reports that the PA won't have to worry about covering the NHL's losses for at least one more year, thanks in large part to the fact that the NHL takes in most of its revenues (via season-ticket sales, suite sales, and sponsorships) before the season begins: ...

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Leafs worth $448 million US: Forbes
canada.com 10/30/2008 — The Toronto Maple Leafs held down top spot in Forbes' list of the most valuable NHL franchises released Wednesday. The business magazine judges the Leafs to be worth $448 million US, based on a formula which values the team at about 2.4 times annual ...
An updated look at NHL attendance trends
fromtherink.com 12/5/2008 — Today's survey says the Tampa Bay Lightning have had the biggest fall off in announced bums in the seats from last season, followed by Atlanta, Carolina, Buffalo (due to the Winter Classic elevating last season's totals), Los Angeles, Nashville and ...
Everything's groovy, NHL says
fromtherink.com 11/3/2008 — It's the end of the opening month of the season, time for another perky press release from the brass at NHL headquarters in New York: The National Hockey League just completed a record October that saw more fans attend and tune in to games than ...
Big Foot To Appear In New York
scottyhockey.blogspot.com 11/6/2008 — The man, the myth, the urban legend will return to Madison Square Garden tomorrow night. Yes folks, Marek Malik is back. After receiving no interest - at least publicly - during the summer Malik was signed by the Bolts a few weeks back and will step ...
NHL Team Valuations sorted by Rank
forbes.com 10/30/2008 — E-Mail | Print | Request Reprints | E-Mail Newsletters | RSS Special Report NHL Team Valuations 10.29.08, 6:00 PM ET Rank Team Current Value 1 ($mil) 1-Yr Value Change (%) Debt/Value 2 (%) Revenue ($mil) Operating Income 3 ($mil) 1 Toronto Maple ...
Canadiens third ... in Forbes rankings
habsinsideout.com 10/30/2008 — Forbes, the authoritative business magazine, ranks the Canadiens as the NHL's third most valuable franchise . Forbes says the team is worth $334 million. The Leafs are valued at $448 million and the Rangers at $411 (all figures U.S.) The ...
YES WEEKES CAN.
meltyourfaceoff.net 11/6/2008 — Hello, New Jersey. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that the NHL is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our injured reserve, tonight ...
Comparing this year to last: Goaltending
fromtherink.com 11/20/2008 — If I gave you 30 or so guesses as to which team's goaltending has improved the most this season, it'd be pretty interesting to see just how far down the Lightning were on that list. Mike Smith, and to a lesser extent Olaf Kolzig, have transformed ...
Leaf of the Day - Nov 21-23, 2008 - Wendel Clark (Wendel Returns)
pensionplanpuppets.com 11/21/2008 — Editor's Note: Wendel is risen! 1967ers amazing series continues with one of the greatest days for Leafs fans. Nov 21-23, 2008 - Wendel Clark (Wendel Returns) The Leafs went backwards after the Clark/Sundin trade.  They had too many centres ...
Boucher gets nod in Tampa as Boyle, Lukowich, Carle face former teams
blogs.mercurynews.com 10/25/2008 — TAMPA — Time squeezed but wanted to at least pass along the word that Brian Boucher will get his second start of the season tonight. I didn’t find out if that was part of the plan all along or a decision based on recent performance, but ...