Zachary Werenski has only scored 81 points for the Columbus Blue Jackets, and the organization is still unable to make the top half of the NHL’s income ranking.
This week, a financial picture of the NHL created using Forbes revenue estimates went around online.
With an estimated revenue of $161 million and an operating income of $19 million, the Blue Jackets were in last place in the league.
That’s in contrast to the Edmonton Oilers, who generated $431 million in revenue and $244 million in operating income.
It is the area chain’s neighbor at the corner shop. Exactly the same industry. Completely separate bank account.
So how can a franchise with a little market keep up with teams that earn almost three times as much money?
Bottom-feeder isn’t what the on-ice squad seems like. Columbus placed 18th overall with 92 points after finishing 40-30-12.
Different budget rules apply to Don Waddell’s front office.
Zachary Werenski led the blue line with 81 points in a season, and his cap hit of $9,583,333 is currently one of the highest figures recorded.
Don Waddell of GM must manage with margins that some front offices never consider.
Over the last ten games, head coach Rick Bowness’s team went 2-7-1, finishing the year on a bad note.
On April 14, the kind of conclusion that carries over into an offseason, the season ended with a 1-2 defeat to the Washington Capitals.
Kirill Marchenko contributed 67 points of his own. Here, talent was never the issue. There were resources.
Ownership shouldn’t allow the league’s smallest operating margin to continue for too long, especially while still pursuing genuine playoff hockey.
Nobody in the league anticipates that income disparity to narrow anytime soon as Don Waddell enters yet another offseason attempting to maintain the integrity of this core with a limited budget.
There are whispers about this franchise’s potential relocation, and this fresh tidbit undoubtedly won’t quell the flames.
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