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L.A. fans have always been described as fickle from time immemorial. Still, of all the California teams (Sharks & Ducks), the Kings are considered the marquee franchise.
Wayne Gretzky is no longer a King, long time now, yet, what Wayne brought to the state of California hockey-wise has had a long-lasting effect. In fact, before the Great One's ascension in La La Land, the Kings were the only hockey franchise in existence. Afterwards, came the Sharks and then the Ducks.
Just look at the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings ? all playoff teams this year ? if you want proof. Gretzky made the business of hockey work in California, and on a grander scale, in the United States.
For the naysayers, here's some explanation of the Gretzky-on-California-hockey effect. Like it or not, fickle or "fair-weather" fans, the Kings are here to stay:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=679824
Nik the Trik said:RedLeaf said:Gretzky put that franchise on the map. Before he played for them, they could be described as you have above.
No, Gretzky was a big deal because of who he was. When he left, people went back to not giving a damn about the Kings.
L.A. fans have always been described as fickle from time immemorial. Still, of all the California teams (Sharks & Ducks), the Kings are considered the marquee franchise.
Wayne Gretzky is no longer a King, long time now, yet, what Wayne brought to the state of California hockey-wise has had a long-lasting effect. In fact, before the Great One's ascension in La La Land, the Kings were the only hockey franchise in existence. Afterwards, came the Sharks and then the Ducks.
Just look at the San Jose Sharks, Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings ? all playoff teams this year ? if you want proof. Gretzky made the business of hockey work in California, and on a grander scale, in the United States.
For the naysayers, here's some explanation of the Gretzky-on-California-hockey effect. Like it or not, fickle or "fair-weather" fans, the Kings are here to stay:
http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=679824