I'm a hockey evangelist

I've been reading in non-hockey circles that Atlanta's NHL Jerseys has floundered in the last decade or so. My union rep tells me that there isn't a single tower crane in operation, compared to 167 in Toronto, which is currently experiencing a miniature economic boom. The tower crane figure is a decent indicator of the amount of economic activity for a city, due to the work being done underneath them, generally. By all accounts, Atlanta's economy is in the dumps. Never mind the small number of serious fans; the city's economics make it hard for a major professional sports team to get the funding base they need to survive through sponsorship and seat licensing. Also, you can buy NFL Jerseys with passion. The intensity of the devotion of the small number of Thrasher fans is clearly not bankable enough to pay Andrew Ladd and Dustin Byufglien their salaries. I'm a hockey evangelist, I think it's the most exciting, entertaining, and fast-paced game in the world, but not every new hockey market is capable of sustaining an Wholesale Jerseys, and Atlanta's had their shot, twice now. As far as I'm concerned, it's not about how much an individual loves the sport or their team. It's about the general consensus. And if they move the Thrashers to Winnipeg, believe me, the entire Canadian city will live and breathe their team. Unlike in Atlanta where there aren't enough of those passionate fans to fill up half the arena throughout the seasons. The proof is there and it can't be denied. It has nothing to do with anything geographical, but everything to do with how passionate Winnipeg citizens will be. And again, I'm not talking about specific fans of the team like in Atlanta, but an entire city who will be all over this. And I'll make the same exact claim for Quebec. And even more for them. I don't know if you guys are aware, but Nordiques fans organize rallies and get-togethers where thousands upon thousands show up to display their want for a hockey team. Thousands get on buses and travel to other cities where they pack up another team's arena to show the NBA Jerseys that they mean business (ask the NY Islanders about how there were more Nordiques fans in the stands than either team who was playing that night at Nasau Coliseum, including the home team). I would feel bad for Thrashers fans if they actually packed the house and the city was hockey all-year round. But I don't feel sorry for them because the folks in Hotlanta didn't show enough interest in the local team. So too bad! And I'll say the same exact thing about any team whose arenas are only full when their team is in the playoffs, but are barely half full during the year. The league has a good bunch of teams full of bandwagon fans. I would say the same exact thing if the team was Canadian. But that is far from the case for sell MLB Jerseys. To quote the American Kurt Angle "It's true. It's damn true!"

Par nhl-jerseys le lundi 20 juin 2011

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