The NHL in New York

[sunbeam]

Interesting piece about how the NHL is doing after the strike. Some bad bits - poker does well apparently - but also some good news with ratings increasing in NY and the Rangers success is really helping.

Also Crosby making it to the PO's is big. I didn't realise he is already considered the best player and biggest star in the NHL.

NYTimes


I guess it's going to take time though I'm sure Don Cherry being on NBC for the finals will boost the interest! ;D

[Dan]

I think the increase in crowds has little to do with the lockout and more to do with the fact that the Rangers are actually quite good nowadays.

I think i read that generally, crowds went up but have gone back down. Low tolerance has a lot to answer to...