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Originally Posted by ARIUS
The core support for these teams is very small. So whenever a southern team's on-ice performance turns poor, most of the fans will go watch and support someother local team from another sport.
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You hit the nail right on the head. Rather than worry about national exposure immediately, the NHL should concentrate on developing a regional following for each team. Solidifying a core following will ensure the financial stability of each franchise.
Once that is complete, then you can worry about the national exposure and "facing off" for prime time against other major sporting leagues. Nascar used this strategy, and it was wildly successful.
Go "anyone but Toronto", go!