Mike:
How do you develop die-hards without media attention. The sport itself has been pretty good in the past three years. If the media attention isn't there, then you can attract casual fans.
Al:
That is the reason why they do have unions. If it wasn't for unions, we would have 30 Harold Ballards running the league, and no one would really want that. (meaning that they'll do everything to make the buck, whether taking away the best players for Nothing...see late 70's Maple Leafs)
Flik:
Phili has admitted that they are losing money, he'll I wont be surprised that almost every Canadian team this year, turned a profit, and the only team that didn't this year, would be Edmonton. With the stronger Canadian dollar, it should be easier for Canadian teams to make profit, and Ottawa in stable financial situation, Canadian teams are very strong. Phili, and southern teams like Phoenix, Anaheim, LA, Florida, Carolina, Atlanta, St. Louis are probably losing money, and Buffalo (any sport in Buffalo) has to depend on Canadians for at least some type of profit