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Wednesday, November 8, 2000
Breaking down the financial side
Geoff Sanderson
Geoff Sanderson only has to worry about hockey for Columbus.
The Minnesota Wild and Columbus Blue Jackets won't win too many games on the ice in their inaugural NHL season. But the real question for the new franchises is whether they can win off the ice, namely by making money. ESPN.com's Darren Rovell takes a look at the question of profitability as well as the topic of expansion entrance fees, which were $80 million and go straight into other owners' pockets. But that's not as high as the other major professional sports.
  • Chat wrap: Blue Jackets GM Doug MacLean

    The series

    Monday: Looking backward
  • ESPN's Al Morganti: Expansion begins with good goalie

    Tuesday: Columbus vs. Minnesota

  • Two teams with distinct philosophies
  • Position-by-position team breakdown
  • ESPN analysts weigh in on the issue

    Wednesday: When can an expansion team expect to win?

  • When does the label come off?
  • Dean Lombardi reflects on the ups and downs in San Jose

    Thursday: The financial side
  • Can Minnesota and Columbus make a profit?
  • Are NHL expansion entrance fees too high?

    Friday: Is the NHL doing it right?

  • Al Morganti on impact of U.S. expansion in Canada
  • ESPN analysts on U.S.-Canada and NHL talent dilution




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