Devil Dog Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 It appears that in spite of what has been written about the Devils attendence problems they are not the only team that is having trouble selling out their building. This from the Philly Inquirer: Too bad the crowd was just 18,968. A couple of years ago, it was unthinkable that a Devils visit wouldn't draw at least 19,000, if not a sellout. If fans won't show up for New Jersey, then whom? Eric Lindros and the Rangers on Thursday? Perhaps. And this for a team in a sports crazy town, with a relatively new arena with all the perks and located within the business district of a major city. Not to mention that they were tied for first place in their division playing a hated rival. Boston has had few actual sellouts this season dispite the fact they are in first place overall in the conference. The Rangers, while claiming sellouts based on sold tickets, have had very poor actual attendence this season. Many home games have seen too many empty seats in the lower bowl. Its too bad that everyone seems to enjoy focusing on our little surburban team when it comes to poor attendence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I think it's pretty much been recognized by the NHL that attendance is a problem for not only New Jersey, but many teams. If the NHL hasn't noticed it, then us Devils fans have definitely noticed it as a league-wide problem, because we've been discussing it for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 It's Bush's fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldon Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I think Lou would be jumping for joy to have a thousand less than a sellout. It's all about expectations. For Vancouver, I hope we can draw at least 15k. And for Friday, can Mario get the first sellout? I hope we can get at least 17.5 for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dog Posted December 3, 2002 Author Share Posted December 3, 2002 Posted on Dec 3 2002, 09:25 AMIt's Bush's fault You voted for Gore, didn't you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 You voted for Gore, didn't you. ....oh oh.... I've heard it all You should read some of my 'Off-Topic' posts before asking me that!!! This better end here and now, it's not hockey related. Apologies forthcoming from Mr. Leeds. (Ultra conservative right wing wacko/UCRWW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LIDevsFan1 Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 There are too many teams, too many games, regular season means little---everyone decent makes the playoffs, and the tix are expensive. Wouldn't pay 50 cents to see Nashville if they were playing in my backyard. NHL needs to address the reality. Many people here are bigger hockey fans than me, but if I'm not interested, they're certainly not getting the casual fan. Until football season is over (which as a Giants fan is pretty much here) . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puck Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 DevilDog, You stole my thunder I was going to start a thread on this very topic but I'll add my two bits here. As a Devils fan who constantly finds himself defending the teams attendance I was shocked as i looked arounf the FU Center last night. For a game against a diviosn rival and first place on the line the building was very much less then full. I was upstairs...way upstairs but there were pockets of empty seats everwhere. I know the Flyer fans will jump all over me for stating this or somehow blame the Devils but the place was no where near capacity. Also as it was my first journey to the FU(soon to be the Wachovia)Center I must say I was less then impressed. Don'y get me wrong it's a nice arena with a lot of the bells and whistles that we hope to have in the near future but I didn't particularly like the configuration of the seats. I lost the play when it Nieds was boarded emm crosschecked. And teh crowd was sumwhat subdued. They really are all over that team and maybe for good reason they could be in some trouble..that PP was horrible. Onward And upward..Go Devils!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puck Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I think Lou would be jumping for joy to have a thousand less than a sellout. It's all about expectations. For Vancouver, I hope we can draw at least 15k. And for Friday, can Mario get the first sellout? I hope we can get at least 17.5 for him. Spin..Spin..Spin/ Come on. You're not selling out..end of story. And there were many more then 1000 empty seats there last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 really, it's the Democrats fault for the poor attendance, they shouldn't have let the Bushies get close enough to steal the election. We all know what a Bush economy is like, so you could see this coming. re-elect Gore in 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 really, it's the Democrats fault for the poor attendance, they shouldn't have let the Bushies get close enough to steal the election. We all know what a Bush economy is like, so you could see this coming. re-elect Gore in 2004 Thank God you are ineligible to vote......not being a citizen and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I did vote, citizen since 1996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Dog Posted December 3, 2002 Author Share Posted December 3, 2002 Hillary in 04!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I'd vote Hillary before Dubya But I think it's going to be an Al Gore/John Edwards ticket for the Democrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weekes Head Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 Topic is about attendance, not politics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I was actually a bit surprised with the Flyers attendance question. After all those pathetic years in the early '90's they were still selling out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 Well, back then they played in the spectrum which sat about 2,000 less than the FU center. It also wasn't a big, sterile, cookie cutter like the FU center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Leeds Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 Boy, we don't agree on anything. The Spectrum was a hunk of crap, the FU center I've felt is excellent. Did you get my PM ^7^? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'7' Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 yea I got it leeds. It was fun to read through, some of it makes sense but most is too radical, even for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek21 Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 It can be summed up in one word: Economy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichL Posted December 3, 2002 Share Posted December 3, 2002 I know the Flyer fans will jump all over me for stating this or somehow blame the Devils but the place was no where near capacity. Jump on you for what? After last spring's debacle a lot of us are taking a "wait and see" approach. And even with the fast start, I know for a fact a lot of us are waiting til April to see which team shows up. I speak for a lot when I say they have much to prove. And no, it's not the economy. The Flyers have sold out their arenas in good times and bad. To my knowledge they only have a couple, if any sellouts this year. Season, group and singles are constantly advertised these days. It's the product on the ice, not the economy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarDew Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 And no, it's not the economy. The Flyers have sold out their arenas in good times and bad. To my knowledge they only have a couple, if any sellouts this year. Season, group and singles are constantly advertised these days. It's the product on the ice, not the economy. Rich...I would venture to say it is probably a little bit of both...not just for the Flyers or the Devils but for any team however then that is my opinion...good to see you again...have a great holiday season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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