Word at work is that some higher ups while in the NHL inner circle think Toronto has grew so much that it truly is sufficient to aid two teams. I, firstly, think they are right.For a long time the NHL have been trying to grow the game play and expand their presence in america alone, endeavoring to compete against such heavyweight sports as NFL football, Mlb, NBA basketball, and Nascar. Thus far, the outcomes happen to have been as few as awe-inspiring. Hockey is absolutely not a part of the culture in the nation. Other than a couple hockey hotbeds like Minnesota, Philadelphia and Detroit lawn-bowling outdraws hockey on a Saturday afternoon.For Canadians, who live, breathe and eat hockey, this continued focus by NHL to try and grow the experience within the south, while almost ignoring expansion possibilities here is actually frustrating. With the 90s we watched 2 popular Canadian franchises in Winnipeg and Quebec fail. Nevertheless the NHL didn't deem those franchises viable we've watched them give their full support to franchises in the usa similar to the Carolina Hurricanes with trouble filling half their building on many nights, despite having recently won a Stanley Cup.If Gary Bettman together with the remaining portion of the NHL brass would pay somewhat more awareness of the bread and butter a natural part of their fanbase and check towards potential expansion within Canada their revenue prospects has got to be a lot more encouraging. Cities like Winnipeg and Hamilton could certainly support an NHL franchise, are investigating huge measurements the location of Toronto as well as the rabid hockey fans contained within, it is no stretch to trust the city could easily support an extra team. The Leafs perhaps may not prefer it a whole lot, however should never have issues filling their building, and selling their team merchandise. A second team may possibly allow newer, younger hockey fans in Toronto the ability to go out to check out a sport do without selling a kidney for your privilege. Such a novel concept.Even when the current rumblings are correct or, it'll behoove Bettman and also the other NHL bigwigs to honestly take into account the idea. The Toronto Maple Leafs bring in more money than any franchise, including Bettman's darling Ny Rangers. Another team in Toronto would only swell the NHL coffers further. Whenever very little else should get the attention of Gary Bettman together with the NHL.
