Apparently, Commissioner Bettman showed up in Raleigh to quiet fears the Hurricanes could get contracted. Seems the Commish doesn't understand why people would wonder such things, but then informs all that the 'Canes have lost tens of millions per season in a league that has lost $1.8 billion over the last ten seasons. Hmm? I wonder why contraction is being rumored?
Bettman has told everyone that contraction is not an option. That with the right financial plan (a salary cap) all thirty teams can be successful. I could be wrong, but hasn't he basically contracted the whole league right now?
Bettman assured all that the Raleigh area was a "terrific market". I'm sure it is. For college basketball. You'll note there is no comment in the AP story about how many attended this town hall meeting.
One other NHL note. ESPN.com ran a poll yesterday asking when you would miss the NHL? 156,135 fans voted when I checked last. 60.8% chose never. That's in never. Ever. I'm sure none of the voters were from the Raleigh area, though.
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