SBJ/20101129/SBJ/SBD Reader Survey
NHL
Published November 29, 2010

AP IMAGES
| Most effective team owner |
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Mike Ilitch (Detroit Red Wings) |
22.29%
|
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Rocky Wirtz (Chicago Blackhawks) |
21.27%
|
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Mario Lemieux/Ron Burkle (Pittsburgh Penguins) |
14.25%
|
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Ted Leonsis (Washington Capitals) |
9.50%
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| Responses: 884 |
| Least effective team owner |
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NHL (Phoenix Coyotes) |
17.92%
|
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James Dolan (New York Rangers) |
17.10%
|
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Charles Wang (New York Islanders) |
9.84%
|
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Atlanta Spirit (Atlanta Thrashers) |
8.67%
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| Responses: 854 |
| Most innovative business practices |
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Chicago Blackhawks |
16.69%
|
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Pittsburgh Penguins |
13.18%
|
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Washington Capitals |
11.00%
|
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Philadelphia Flyers |
6.89%
|
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Detroit Red Wings |
6.53%
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| Responses: 827 |
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| Event you most want to see |
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Stanley Cup Final |
64.67%
|
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Winter Classic |
31.82%
|
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All-Star Game |
2.27%
|
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Heritage Classic |
1.24%
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| Responses: 968 |

VERSUS
| The NHL has to negotiate a new U.S. TV rights agreement after the 2010-11 season. What should the league do with its cable rights? |
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Sign with ESPN and Versus |
37.63%
|
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Sign with ESPN |
23.27%
|
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Sign with Turner and ESPN |
17.51%
|
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Stay with Versus |
13.10%
|
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Sign with Turner and Versus |
5.77%
|
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Sign with Turner |
2.73%
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| Responses: 954 |
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