Opie 308 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) http://mvn.com/nhl-wild/2008/08/27/the-bes...nhl-the-top-10/ Puck Daddy blog referenced the above list, that is just the top 10, there are two others for 11-20 and 21-30. 2. Detroit Red Wings ~ Average Attendance rank ~ 2nd in the NHL ~ Observation of fan activity ~ 10 out of 10* ~ Observation of fan activity online & blogs ~ 10 out of 10 Even though it somewhat pains me to say this, if “America’s team” for the NFL is the Dallas Cowboys then “America’s team” for the NHL is clearly the Detroit Red Wings. The Red Wings have had tremendous support and perhaps have the best traveled fans in the entire league. Wherever the Red Wings play in the United States there will always be a very noticeable contingent of Red Wings fans in attendance. At Joe Louis Arena Red Wings fans are loud and very knowledgeable and have enjoyed considerable success for the last 10 years that in some ways offsets the not so good years of much of the 1980’s and 1970’s. At the beginning of the 2007-08 season it was a shock to hear that the Red Wings failed to sellout its home opener; but few places in the United States have had their economy hit as hard as it has been in the Motor City. With the major U.S. auto makers in critical condition, and slashing jobs many of whom are die-hard Red Wings fans it was only a matter of time before those cuts were going to be reflected in the attendance of the United States’ leader in Stanley Cup victories. The tossing of the octopus is a fan tradition that no other NHL team can match as it has become a part of the lore of the Red Wings. Online Red Wings fans debate their team in numerous blogs and message boards and are amongst the most savvy fans on the web. It will be interesting to see if the sagging economy will mute the effect of a Stanley Cup championship; but I have no doubt the place will be sold out as they haul up yet another banner to the rafters. EDIT: The ranking criteria: 1. Attendance average for last 3 seasons, 2. Observations of fan activity during games, 3. Observations of fan activity on message boards and blogs. Each component will be graded on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being outstanding or perfect and 0 being very poor. A portion of this grade will take into account the team's average finish during that span of time. Edited August 28, 2008 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uk_redwing 495 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 At Joe Louis Arena Red Wings fans are loud... We talking pre-07/08 season here? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 We talking pre-07/08 season here? 1. Attendance average for last 3 seasons, 2. Observations of fan activity during games, 3. Observations of fan activity on message boards and blogs. Each component will be graded on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being outstanding or perfect and 0 being very poor. A portion of this grade will take into account the team's average finish during that span of time. I assume all ranking was done based on a three year stretch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 I'm not touching this with a 10 foot pole. Feelings are always hurt in this situation and these threads. We all know the truth, we all know we are loyal, dedicated fans ... but ... just ... well ... I've said too much already, so I will take my leave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 arnoldbuck, In the puck daddy blog the original author stated that Wing's fans in attendance at other teams barns counted for a lot on his rankings. The fact that when he went to Buffalo games (I think he said Buffalo) 50% of fans if not more were Wing's fans. The original author also said that he took into affect the Det economy. Regardless of what side of the debate you are on, his criteria for this is accurate. However when you are choosing your own criteria how can you not be accurate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 arnoldbuck, In the puck daddy blog the original author stated that Wing's fans in attendance at other teams barns counted for a lot on his rankings. The fact that when he went to Buffalo games (I think he said Buffalo) 50% of fans if not more were Wing's fans. The original author also said that he took into affect the Det economy. Regardless of what side of the debate you are on, his criteria for this is accurate. However when you are choosing your own criteria how can you not be accurate? touche Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 (edited) Oh there was no sourness meant to that post, I was just bringing up that in the case of detroit he weighed attendance in other barns more than with other teams that is all. Sorry if that sounded harsh! Edited August 28, 2008 by Opie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shoe 165 Report post Posted August 28, 2008 Interesting before I read the article I thought Toronto would have been ranked 2nd Detroit 3rd but its the other way around I was also surprised to see Vancouver rated higher than Calgary. Id like to see that recalculated yearly interesting stat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kp-Wings 3 Report post Posted August 29, 2008 (edited) eh, nevermind Edited August 29, 2008 by Kp-Wings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted August 29, 2008 I'd love to hear what a Wings game sounds like without the warehouse acoustics of the Joe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arnoldbuck 0 Report post Posted August 29, 2008 Oh there was no sourness meant to that post, I was just bringing up that in the case of detroit he weighed attendance in other barns more than with other teams that is all. Sorry if that sounded harsh! absolutley no harm done. Haha, just think of the Billy Madison scene where Steve Buscemi crosses Sandler off of his People to Kill list. Haha. All is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edicius 3,269 Report post Posted August 29, 2008 30. New Jersey Devils See? SEE? I knew it all along! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_usmc 253 Report post Posted August 29, 2008 I don't see whats wrong with the blog, Habs probably are the biggest following, but Detroit is the best in the U.S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
