![]() The Maple Leafs' "problem" is the polar opposite. But they've since become less generous, causing league Commissioner Gary Bettman to last week ask the state of Arizona to gift the Coyotes another new, taxpayer-financed arena – in a different part of Phoenix. They built the team a new arena just 13 years ago, and threw taxpayer money at it for years. The Coyotes' other mark are the easily-duped burghers of the Phoenix suburb of Glendale. A chunk of the big profits that pro hockey generates up north are shipped south as part of the league's revenue-sharing system. To remain in Arizona, the franchise needs somebody other than its own paying fans to bridge the gap. ![]() The team has among the league's lowest ticket sales, at among the lowest ticket prices. The Coyotes' problem, since they moved from Winnipeg to the desert two decades ago, is that they can't sell enough tickets, at high enough prices, to cover their costs. But because they're in Phoenix, where the demand isn't – and not in Toronto, Mississauga or Hamilton, where the demand is – the Maple Leafs are hugely profitable. The Coyotes are unprofitable because they're in Phoenix. (Just ask Jim Balsillie.)Īs a result, the Coyotes and the Leafs, the basket case and the money machine, have a symbiotic relationship. New teams can't be created without the NHL's approval, and existing teams can't just pick up and move from cities with low demand, like Phoenix, into areas with ridiculoulsy high demand, like Southern Ontario. North American professional sports is not a free market. It's just the free market at work, right?īut look a bit closer. After all, this is hockey we're talking about, so you'd expect the Canadian team to have a healthier bottom line than the one from the American desert. At first glance, the relative finanical success of these two businesses at opposite ends of the continent seems only natural. The Coyotes are an endless gusher of red ink, while the Leafs are hugely profitable, and poised to become more so. Supply greatly exceeds demand, and the franchise's expenses consequently greatly outstrip revenue. The reason? In Phoenix, hockey tickets are not exactly a highly sought after commodity. ![]() Meanwhile, the Arizona Coyotes earlier this month announced that, unless taxpayers cough up a big subsidy, in the form of a couple of hundred million bucks for a new arena, they'll leave the state. The reason? Demand for Leafs seats greatly exceeds supply. If you can't find the Arizona Coyotes VIP tickets or Arizona Coyotes VIP package you are looking for on our website, please contact us for a custom quote or check back often as our inventory is constantly being updated.The Toronto Maple Leafs have long had among the most expensive tickets in the National Hockey League, and this week the team announced it is once again raising prices. Order online or call us toll free at 1-86 to speak with an experienced event specialist who will be glad to assist you with the seat selection process. No matter what kind of seating you desire, Premium Seats USA has the right VIP Professional (NHL) tickets for you. Our wide selection of VIP Professional (NHL) VIP tickets gives you access to tickets in every section of the stadium. We specialize in premium seating to high demand and sold-out events and our tickets are sold at market value, not face value. We are not affiliated with any team, venue, box office or organization for whom we provide tickets. We are a full-service national event ticket marketplace. Complete your game day experience at our VIP Arizona Coyotes tailgate party featuring great food, drinks and pre-game entertainment. We carry a variety of Professional (NHL) VIP ticket, tailgate and travel packages that include elements such as deluxe hotel accommodations, game day transfers, a VIP tailgate party, venue tours, player autograph sessions, gift items and more. Premium Seats USA has one of the largest inventories of Arizona Coyotes VIP tickets on the web for both home and away games.
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